A 2014 Land Rover was stolen following a collision in the area of Wheat Boom Drive and Post Road in Oakville.
On Thursday, June 25th, at 7:47 p.m., the victim was approaching Wheat Boom Drive in her Land Rover when she stopped for a 4-way stop sign at that intersection. A vehicle trailing the Land Rover collided with the vehicle’s rear-end at a low-speed. The victim exited her vehicle to assess the damage and was confronted by a man in the other vehicle. The two had a conversation about the collision.
While the victim was outside of the vehicle, the man then entered her Land Rover and drove off. A second occupant in the other vehicle drove off with that vehicle as well.
The victim was not injured as a result of the theft and there were no threats or weapons used during this incident.
Police are reminding the public of the following safety tips:
- If you believe you were intentionally contacted in a vehicle remain in your car and dial 9-1-1
- If you are involved in a motor vehicle collision and exit the car remove the keys from the ignition
- Be vigilant – report any suspicious activity if you think someone is following you
- Do not attempt to stop the fleeing motor vehicle
Community safety is a shared responsibility. Help keep communities safe and immediately report any suspicious activity.
Anyone who was travelling in the area and may have dash cam video or anyone with information about these vehicle thefts is asked to contact Det. Omar Nadim at the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905 825-4747 ext. 2278.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
