Crime Prevention and Safety Awareness is important to all of us. If you see something say something. Cars parked on streets for long periods of time with people in the vehicle can mean they are staking out the area- do not approach the vehicle but mark down the license plate, make and model and let the police know. Unknown people walking around the neighbourhood or on your neighbours properties when they are not home, mark down a description and let police know.
Some tips for keeping your home and property safe, though these are well known, they are a good reminder to us all:
Never share on social media that you intend to be away from your home; do not leave cartons for newly purchased items like televisions and computers at curbside unless you cut them down and tie them, its best to drop those to the recycling depot; ask a trusted friend or neighbour to watch your home while away, take flyers and newspapers away from the porch, shovel the driveway and walkway, ask them to park their car in the driveway, keep your lights on timers and install outside sensor lights. Always lock your home door to the garage and remove gps/ garage door opener from your the cars, it is cumbersome but thieves love these two items to easily access homes. Do not keep your valuables in the master bedroom, it’s the first place thieves go. If you do not want to answer the door, make noise or turn on a light to let the person know someone is in the house as criminals will ring just to see if someone is home.
YRP non emergency 1-866-876-5423 and Crimestoppers 1-800-222 TIPS
ALWAYS 9-1-1 for emergency and urgent situations.
Access the crime map for incidents which have occurred in your area to be aware. Are you interested being part of the District Community Liaison Committee? Each ward is represented by 2 residents. Contact Josie Rose, Police Community Advisory Council Chair for more information.