Ford trucks being targeted in Cochrane?
Two recent incidents have Cochrane RCMP concerned about the theft of new Ford trucks in town.
In the early morning of Friday, Jan. 4, a Ford pickup and trailer were stolen from the Bow Meadows area of Cochrane.
This incident follows another truck theft on Friday, Dec. 28. That truck was stolen from the Glenpatrick area.
“We can’t say at this point if the two thefts are connected,” said Cochrane RCMP Sgt. Audrey Robinson.
The vehicles that were taken on Jan. 4 were parked in a cul-de-sac and were taken by unknown persons as their owner observed.
The owner followed the vehicles, but was unable to stop them before losing sight on Hwy. 1.
Another Ford truck observed during this incident might have been involved, but that has not been confirmed at this time.
RCMP responded but were unable to locate the vehicles.
The RCMP say that at this time it appears that newer model Ford pickups are being targeted.
“Generally, new vehicles have anti-theft devices built in them but obviously there are new ways that we are not aware of that is allowing culprits to get into these vehicles,” said Robinson.
She added that in the most recent theft, the truck was locked and the keys were not in the vehicle.
“We have no way of knowing how they got into the vehicle and we won’t know until it is hopefully recovered.”
Robinson reminded residents to be vigilant in securing all vehicles.
“The best defense is a good offense so do whatever you can to secure your vehicle, whether that be using The Club or other anti-theft devices or just locking your doors.”