F-350s popular among thieves
Ford F-350 pick up trucks are the most common target of thieves in Prince George.
In the wake of a white 2007 Ford F-350 being stolen from Pine Centre Mall on Friday, Sgt. Darrn Oelke of the Crime Reduction Unit, says the popular work truck is also popular among criminals.
“A number of suspects known to police, target this model of vehicle to steal and then use in other property crimes throughout northern B.C.,” he said.
The one taken last week was in the parking lot behind the mall. It was stolen some time between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The B.C. licence plate on the vehicle at the time of the theft was BT5640. The truck has dark tinted windows.
Oelke urges motorists to avoid parking in dark areas of parking lots or where thieves are less likely to be seen or interrupted. Extra caution should be taken by owners of Ford F-350 pick up trucks from the years 2000 to 2007. Always use an anti-theft device.
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