A new thread at Leaside Chit Chat indicates that car theft is rampant in Leaside and area. A Lexus RX350 and a Highlander were taken from near Donlea Dr. and Hanna Rd. The post says that both cars were locked with the keys well hidden. Another post says a Highlander was stolen from near Millwood Rd. and Forman Ave. The post says yet another Highlander and a 4Runner were stolen in November from the same area.
YORK REGIONAL POLICE SAY SUVS SHIPPED TO NORTH AFRICA
York Regional Police revealed Thursday that SUV thieves are stealing late model vehicles throughout the GTA at a blazing rate. Some 80 have been stolen and apparently shipped to North Africa where there is high demand. The thieves reportedly move quickly with thefts taking no longer than 10-20 minutes, York Police allege. The culprits use screwdrivers to gain access to the vehicles without triggering any alarms. Once they gain access, the thieves then make use of an electronic device which allows them to reprogram the car. “This simple device can be purchased online and blocks access to the computer port where the thieves gain access to reprogram the vehicle’s keys,” reads the YRP news release. According to the police, most of the thefts have occurred between midnight and 6:00 AM. Drivers should be on high alert if they own any of the following vehicles: Lexus RX350, Lexus GX460, Toyota 4Runner, and the Toyota Highlander. Police say the video below shows such a theft in progress.
