E-Watch - District 4 - 140720

District 4 View your neighbourhood reports for: Residential Break and Enters Stolen Vehicles For more Crime Statistics in Winnipeg visit CrimeStat The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip  10 Residential Garage Security Tips Don't leave the garage door remote in your vehicle – If a thief breaks in to your car and steals the remote he now has a way into your garage and possibly even into your home. Invest in a keychain remote opener – Stop using that remote you clip to your vehicle visor . Purchase a keychain remote openerthat you can leave on your key ring. Change the pre-set manufacturer code on any newly installed automatic garage door opener to your own unique code. This ensures your garage door cannot be opened with a remote stolen from another location. Almost all manufacturer codes are the same and many people fail to change them upon installation. Keep it locked! – Put a deadbolt on the door between your house and garage and keep this door locked whenever you leave the house. Is it really that much of an inconvenience to have to use a key each time you come home? Make sure the door from your garage into your house is as secure as your front door – Ensure you have a strong, sturdy door made out of solid-core wood or reinforced steel. Don't leave your garage door open – Why advertise to any passing criminal what you own? This practice invites the thefts of the valuables you store in your garage. Install a wide-angle peepholein the door between your house and your garage – You'll at least be able to see what's going on if you hear a strange noise, rather than opening the door to find out. Frost or cover your garage windows – Don't do thieves any favors by enabling them to see if your vehicle is gone or what is stored in your garage. Padlock the throw latch on your garage door when you're out of town – If you don't have a manual lock on your garage door, you can use a c-clamp tightened down on each side of the door track to effectively "lock" down the door. Don't neglect maintenance on the mechanical parts of your roll-up garage door and keep an eye out for corrosion. Don't forget the door from your garage to your house; check the frame, locks, hinges.     E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.