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As we enter the summer months, it is important to lock up whatever items you keep in the garage or in a shed to prevent theft. From April to June 2022, EPS received 466 reports of garage break and enters Some of the most common items targeted were tools, bikes, outdoor equipment, vehicles, and garage door openers. If your garage or shed has been broken into, report it by either calling the EPS non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or reporting online.
Bicycles are one of the more common items stolen from garages. If possible, keep it hidden or lock it up to deter people away from trying to steal it. Register your bike at Bike Index. Doing so can make the process of recovering your bike a lot easier if it gets stolen.
If you keep your tools and equipment in the garage or in a shed, remember to have an inventory list of everything you keep in there. If applicable, be sure to record make, model, serial number, and any distinguishing features so if any of your items is stolen, it will make it easier for police to recover your property.
Whether your vehicle is parked outside your home or in your garage, remember to remove your valuables, including your garage door opener. If your vehicle gets broken into, someone can steal your garage door opener and gain access to your garage and possibly your home. If your garage or vehicle has been broken into, report it by either calling the EPS non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or reporting online.
BDCL emphasizes that reporting a crime improves the stats EPS uses to allocate resources to Bonnie Doon.
As we enter the summer months, it is important to lock up whatever items you keep in the garage or in a shed to prevent theft. From April to June 2022, EPS received 466 reports of garage break and enters Some of the most common items targeted were tools, bikes, outdoor equipment, vehicles, and garage door openers. If your garage or shed has been broken into, report it by either calling the EPS non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or reporting online.
Bicycles are one of the more common items stolen from garages. If possible, keep it hidden or lock it up to deter people away from trying to steal it. Register your bike at Bike Index. Doing so can make the process of recovering your bike a lot easier if it gets stolen.
If you keep your tools and equipment in the garage or in a shed, remember to have an inventory list of everything you keep in there. If applicable, be sure to record make, model, serial number, and any distinguishing features so if any of your items is stolen, it will make it easier for police to recover your property.
Whether your vehicle is parked outside your home or in your garage, remember to remove your valuables, including your garage door opener. If your vehicle gets broken into, someone can steal your garage door opener and gain access to your garage and possibly your home. If your garage or vehicle has been broken into, report it by either calling the EPS non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or reporting online.
BDCL emphasizes that reporting a crime improves the stats EPS uses to allocate resources to Bonnie Doon.
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