NORTH BAY OPP "TARGET HARDENING TIPS" TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY
The North Bay OPP have received calls reporting suspicious persons, thefts from property and thefts from insecure vehicles. The OPP remind the public to SafeGuard your Property (and to) LOCK IT or LOSE IT.
SafeGuard Ontario:
7 of 10, Break and Enters are residential including detached sheds and garages.
Take time to SafeGuard your home:
- Make sure all outdoor lights work and use timers
- Limit privacy fencing only to areas you require it
- Use deadbolt locks on all access doors
- Don’t advertise new purchases like electronics
- Don't leave keys at the front door where they are expected
- If possible, engrave valuables - harder for criminals to sell
- When away, have someone pick up your mail
- Do not advertise when not home including on public social media platforms
LOCK IT or LOSE IT
Protect your vehicle from theft.
NEVER:
- Leave your vehicle unattended while it is running
- Leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area in the vehicle
- Leave valuables in full view. Put them in a trunk
ALWAYS:
- Roll up your windows, lock doors and pocket keys
- If you have a garage, use it, lock the vehicle and garage door
- Keep vehicle documentation with you, not left in the vehicle
CRIME STOPPERS: Members of the public with information about property crime who want to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS.
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