Spate of break-ins to Calgary homes backing onto greenspaces prompts police warning
A series of home break-and-enters in southwest and northwest Calgary have police sounding the alarm to scenic city residents.
Eight break-ins have been identified in the space of a week.
All seem to have targeted homes backing onto "greenspaces, ravines, parks and golf courses" in the southwest and northwest, police say.
The incidents share an MO:
- Police say all the break-and-enters occurred in the evening, late in the week or on the weekend when no one was home;
- The homes' back doors and windows were used to get in; and
- Items including "jewellery, watches, purses, sunglasses and cash" were stolen.
Investigation is ongoing, and police ask that anyone with relevant information call 403-266-1234.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Meanwhile, police are offering tips.
Police recommend locking up high-value items, reducing visibility into homes and investing in home security including cameras.
Police also recommend increasing outdoor lighting and getting to know neighbours and letting them know of a planned time away.
Reporting suspicious activity is also key, police say.
More crime prevention tips are available online at calgarypolice.ca.
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