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Two Orangeville delivery drivers have vehicles stolen in separate incidents

April 20, 2020   ·   0 Comments

By Mike Baker

“Dude, where’s my car?”

While most people will immediately think of the popular 2000s Ashton Kutcher comedy flick when reading that quote, a pair of pizza delivery drivers in Orangeville were left asking that very question last week after having their cars stolen during their evening shifts. 

Last Wednesday (April 8), at approximately 11:15 a.m. a Domino’s delivery driver left his black 2019 Dodge Caravan running in front of the local pizzeria, located on Townline, while he went inside the story to pick up an order. After leaving the store around ten minutes later, his vehicle was nowhere in sight. The theft was captured on a nearby video camera.

The Orangeville Police Service is searching for a white male, who on the night was wearing dark pants, a dark hoodie and dark baseball cap, with a dark zippered jacket over the hoodie. The caravan has an Ontario license plate – CCAA 805. 

This particular incident followed a similar situation the night before, albeit with a happier ending. On Tuesday, April 7, at approximately 8:15 p.m. a pizza delivery car was stolen while the owner was delivering food to a residence on Princess Street. Police say an old model red pick-up truck pulled up beside the delivery car, allowing a passenger to get out and attempt to steal the delivery driver’s car. After being driven for several feet, the car stalled. Unable to get it started again, the suspect left the vehicle and was picked up by the red truck, which had stopped on nearby John Street. The truck was last seen travelling north on John Street.

The delivery driver was able to recover his recover, returned to work and called Orangeville police. 

The suspect from the second incident was described as a scruffy looking white male, between 25 and 35 years of age, wearing dark clothing. Police are continuing their investigation and would like to hear from anyone who might have any information to assist with either incident. 

OPS Cst. Scott Davis offered a valuable tip to the delivery drivers in a release to media last week, reminding everyone to shut off their vehicles and keep them locked when not in use. 

“It may be seen by some as an inconvenience to have to turn off your vehicle and lock it when you leave it for a short period of time, but it’s nothing compared to the inconvenience of having your vehicle stolen,” Cst. Davis said. 

Anyone with further information is asked to contact OPS at 519-941-2522, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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