Toronto police is partnering with Crime Stoppers and the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) on an auto fraud campaign aimed at raising awareness about illegal motor vehicle sales across the GTA.
“We recognize that Community safety is shared responsibility and a collaborative approach to address public safety equates to a Toronto that is safer for everyone,” Acting Deputy Chief Kelly Skinner said in a statement. “We are confident this initiative and partnership will be a success, as it will provide valuable information and remind concerned citizens within our communities that they have the opportunity to report crimes anonymously through Crime Stoppers.”
The goal of the campaign is to share information about the sale of unregistered motor vehicles (curbers) and auto industry non-compliance. It also aims to protect the car-buying public, hold offenders accountable and remind citizens to anonymously report this and other forms of criminal activity to Crime Stoppers.
Sean Sportun, Chair of Toronto Crime Stoppers, says that this proactive approach to create awareness in partnership with OMVIC is a testament to improving the safety of the communities which in turn “empowers the movement of a crime free Toronto”.
“OMVIC is delighted to partner with Toronto Crime Stoppers to support our efforts to combat illegal vehicle sales and activity in the province,” added CEO and Registrar Maureen Harquail. “Our primary role as Ontario’s motor vehicle sales regulator is consumer protection and we take that responsibility very seriously. One way we can further our mandate is by partnering with community organizations with similar objectives to protect the car-buying public and bring those who break the law to justice where possible.”
