Pickup trucks popular target of thieves in Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent police responded to 202 stolen vehicle complaints in 2024 and is reminding the community to be vigilant, especially if you own a pickup truck. Data collected by police on stolen vehicles locally last year shows pickup trucks are targeted at significantly higher rates compared to vehicles. The 18 thefts of GMC Sierra pickup trucks made it the most frequently stolen vehicle model in 2024 with Chevy Silverado pickup ranking second at 15 vehicles stolen, according data provided by polic