Truck stolen from Guelph driveway in warm-up theft

Photo provided by the Guelph Police Service

By Erin Anderson

Posted Nov 27, 2024 02:57:16 PM.

Last Updated Nov 27, 2024 04:51:38 PM.

With wintry weather in the forecast and the temperature starting to take a nosedive, comes a warning from Guelph police to never leave your car running unattended.

The police service says a warm-up theft has already been reported this week.

It happened Tuesday morning in the Starwood Dr. and Summit Ridge Dr. area.

A driver left his pick-up truck running in his driveway around 8:20 a.m. When his wife went outside a short time later, she saw the truck was gone.

A thief apparently saw the opportunity to hop in and steal the vehicle, which had a suitcase and medication inside because the couple was planning to go on an overnight trip.

The vehicle is described as a grey 2014 Toyota Tacoma.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact the Guelph Police Service.

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