â–º Listen Live

October one of the highest months for B&Es to seasonal properties: Alberta RCMP

The Alberta RCMP says October is one of the highest months for B&Es to seasonal properties, and they are offering tips to make sure people don’t come back to their spot and find their things missing.

The provincial detachment says in October of last year, there were almost 50 break-ins at seasonal properties, and 400 break-ins at businesses.

While from January to August there’s been a 36 per cent decrease in seasonal properties being broken into, there’s been a 25 per cent increase in businesses broken into.

In an effort to shrink these numbers more, the RCMP says people should follow a lock-up routine and consider crime prevention through environmental design.

For locking up, they suggest a 9 PM routine. That means checking if doors are secure, alarms are on and valuables are away from the windows. Security cameras are also a good option the RCMP says, as even the presence of one can deter a criminal, and it could help identify the suspects if a crime is committed.

When it comes to crime prevention through environmental design, people should look at possibly installing metal doors, bars or roll shutters on windows, and a security system.

In the case of seasonal properties, people are encouraged to take home all valuables at the end of a season, and if they can, owners should occasionally check in on their property when they can.

Other tips include turning on lights and keeping property well-maintained to help deter a criminal.

The Alberta RCMP encourages the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police, so they can know where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Lloydminster fire crews put out minor fire at Grace United Church

A minor fire at Grace United Church in downtown Lloydminster engaged the efforts of Lloydminster fire crews on Thursday, July 3.

Parade Marshals announced for Lloyd Ex

With the Lloyd Ex Fair celebrating 120 years, the prestigious role of the Parade Marshals to herald the start of the summer festival are Terence Bexson of Marshall and Lyle & Alison Lee of Lloydminster.

Nenshi takes aim at Alberta Next

The Alberta Next panel which has a stop in Lloydminster on Aug. 27 is coming in for some stick from freshly minted Alberta NDP MLA Naheed Nenshi. The opposition leader labelled the $2 million dollar UCP government effort as "full of extremist language" and having no place in Alberta.

Let your pictures ExploreSask in photo contest

As you point, focus and click this summer, you may consider putting your skills to the test in the ExploreSask Photo Contest which runs until Sep. 30.

SGI should remove inspection for out-of-province vehicles: Sask NDP

The bigger picture is inter-provincial trade, but if the inspection on a vehicle was removed when it changes owners across the Alberta-Saskatchewan border in Lloydminster, that would be a big help to local vehicle owners in the Border City.
- Advertisement -