York Regional Police are investigating two warm-up car thefts from the morning of Oct. 23 in Markham and Vaughan.The first theft took place early in the morning at around 6:31 a.m. A white Hyundai Tucsan was stolen from the area of Linden Lea Street in Markham, Const. Andy Pattenden said.
The second warn-up car theft took place at about 8:36 p.m. in the area of Vaughan on Degas Drive, Pattenden said, adding that a black Toyota 4 Runner was stolen.Both were stolen while the owners left the vehicles unattended and running while the engines warmed up.
Police are reminding citizens they can prevent warm-up thefts by never leaving their vehicles running unattended, as it only takes a matter of a few mere seconds for opportunistic thieves to strike.
Criminals are known to watch areas and look for vehicles left unattended in a driveway, police said.
Police also remind citizens to never leave their children unattended in a vehicle that has been left running while at a gas station, convenience store, bank machine or any other premises.
While you are at home, keep keys out of sight, not near the door.
Police are asking anyone with information about these two incidents to please call police at 1-866-876-5423.