Seven more vehicles reported stolen in Waterloo Region

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Seven more vehicles and one attempted theft of a vehicle was reported to Waterloo Regional Police on Wednesday.

The vehicles reported to police were two Toyota Tundras, two Toyota Tacomas and 3 Lexus RX SUVs. An attempt was made to steal a third Toyota Tundra but it was unsuccessful.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

Drivers are encouraged to:

Consult the Équité Association list of most commonly stolen vehicles before buying a vehicle

Block access to onboard diagnostic ports to prevent thieves from reprogramming vehicles fobs

Use a steering wheel locking device to deter theft

When not in use, place the vehicle key fob inside a radio frequency shielding bag or pouch

Consider equipping vehicles with an aftermarket GPS tracker

Consider installing a wired camera system and audible alarm as suspects are known to carry devices that can jam wireless cameras

Ensure all keys are accounted for and never left in the vehicle or unattended