Submitted
Battlefords RCMP had a busy long weekend with 331 calls for service. Many of these crimes were crimes of opportunity and involved thefts of and from personal property and vehicles. Often these are crimes that could have easily been prevented.
The RCMP would like to remind people to secure their valuables and keep them out of site. This includes securing their property – inside both their residences and their vehicles.
Windows and doors should be kept locked and valuables out of sight.
It is also recommended that keys are not kept in vehicles; even hidden keys are often found resulting in a vehicle theft.
As well keys to personal property and vehicles should not be kept in plain sight inside a residence. Often times during a break and enter, keys are located for the residence and vehicles. This results in houses having to have the locks all replaced as well as vehicles being stolen.
Should you see crimes such as these occurring or a suspicious person in your neighbourhood please report it to the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720.
If you have information in regards to these types of crime or other crimes please call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
