A recent incident in North Bay has left a local treasurer and their family shaken after their vehicle was stolen while their children were left inside.
According to reports, the treasurer had left their children in the unlocked vehicle while they quickly ran into a nearby store. In the short time they were inside, their vehicle, a 2017 Toyota Highlander, was stolen.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3:30 pm in the parking lot of a local grocery store. The treasurer’s children, aged 6 and 8, were left unattended in the vehicle for less than 10 minutes.
Upon returning to the parking lot, the treasurer was shocked to find their vehicle missing and immediately contacted the police. The North Bay Police Service responded quickly and launched an investigation into the theft.
Fortunately, the children were found unharmed a short time later when the stolen vehicle was located in a nearby residential area. The vehicle was abandoned and the children were safely reunited with their parents.
The North Bay Police Service is reminding the public to never leave children unattended in a vehicle, especially with the keys inside. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers and consequences of such actions.
The police are also urging the public to always lock their vehicles and never leave valuables inside, as it can make them an easy target for thieves.
The investigation into the theft is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the North Bay Police Service. The treasurer and their family are grateful for the safe return of their children and are urging others to learn from their experience.
