Public Advisory - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, July 16, 2014       Public Advisory- Vehicle Break-ins   Recently, the Winnipeg Police Service has received numerous reports regarding thefts from vehicles parked at various locations throughout the city.   A snapshot of vehicle break-ins city-wide between July 9th & July 15th is as follows:   District 1 - 16 District 2 - 29 District 3 - 9 District 4 - 16   Officers have made arrests, however these crimes of opportunity continue.   WE NEED YOUR HELP!   Please consider the following break-in prevention tips:    1. Keep your car visible Avoid having your vehicle concealed by larger vehicles, fences or foliage; thieves like to work in private. 2. Don't make it easy Keep windows and sunroofs closed and doors locked. Many thefts from vehicles are as a result of unlocked vehicles.  3. Vehicle alarm? Don't forget to activate it. 4. Take your valuables with you! Many smash-and-grab thieves act on impulse. So keep your stuff out of sight – either with you or in a locked trunk. Don't count on the glove box; thieves know to look there, and they're easy to break into. What do thieves look for?  Here is a list of some valuables stolen from vehicles in the last week: Laptop computers, mobile devices, GPS, hands free Bluetooth, briefcases, wallets, purses, gym bags, passports, personal identification, credit cards, debit cards, jewelry, money, leather jacket.   CRIME PREVENTION STARTS WITH THE COMMUNITY   While this season traditionally results in an increase in property-related crimes, the tips and information being shared today are tips we can benefit from year-round. Knowledge truly is power when it comes to Crime Prevention.   Working together, we can and will keep crime in check.   A wealth of related crime prevention is available through our website under the Crime Prevention tab at the top of the page. Click on Neighbourhood Safety for more information:   http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/crime_prevention/neighbourhood_safety/     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat 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.