Toyota RAV4 Stolen While Warming Up

Residents are again reminded not to leave running vehicles unattended after a Toyota RAV4 was stolen while warming up Wednesday.

Just before 9 a.m. police were called to an address near Gibbs Crescent and Doyle Drive. The resident started her 2018 RAV4, then went inside to put away her garbage bins and collect her belongings for work. When she went back outside the SUV was gone.

Video from a neighbour showed a black pickup – possibly a Ram – driving past the victim’s home approximately 8:36 a.m. then doing a u-turn and stopping. One minute later both vehicles are seen driving away on Doyle Drive.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Matt Simpson at 519-824-1212, ext. 7318, email msimpson@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

The Guelph Police Service encourages residents to take steps to protect themselves from auto theft. This can include parking indoors when possible or in well-lit areas, ensuring vehicle doors and windows are closed and locked, employing anti-theft devices to prevent vehicles from being started or steered and using devices to block signals from electronic keys. Please report suspicious activity around unattended vehicles, especially during overnight hours.