The Ontario Provincial Police and Renfrew County Crime Stoppers are alerting people who own or run short-term rentals in the Pembroke and Petawawa region following a series of high-end vehicle thefts. Between March 1 and March 3, 2026, several Toyota vehicles, including a Land Cruiser and two Tundras, were stolen from residential driveways in the City of Pembroke and the Township of Laurentian Valley.
Investigators believe the individuals responsible for these thefts may have stayed in local short-term rentals during the crimes. The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is requesting that property owners and managers provide booking information for any guests who rented their properties between February 27 and March 2, 2026.
The warning was shared with the community on March 6 and 7, 2026, to assist the Renfrew County Street Crime Unit in identifying potential suspects. Law enforcement officials noted that the transient nature of short-term rentals can sometimes be exploited by individuals looking to move through the area while committing crimes.
In addition to checking guest records, police recommend that residents and rental operators stay vigilant. They also encourage community members to report any suspicious activity or unusual booking inquiries they receive near their properties immediately.
Anyone with information about these thefts or relevant video footage can call the police directly or send an anonymous tip through the Renfrew County Crime Stoppers website at ValleyTips.ca. These reports help local officers track down the stolen vehicles and identify those responsible for the crimes.
