By Roshan Singh
York Regional Police are warning residents of the York region to lock their doors as reports of break-and-enter have increased after daylight savings started this month. The dark time is making it easier for robbers to plan robberies.
The Regional Police reported that from November 7th to 21st they investigated 77 break-and-enter cases which is the highest number of incidents reported in the two weeks after daylight saving time since 2019.
“Shorter daylight hours and increased trips away from the house may be making easier targets for enterprising criminals,” said Supt. Russ Bellman.
Recent arrests
Police said a 30-year-old man and his partner were trying to enter a home’s second storey window with the help of a ladder. The homeowner got an alert from her security camera and immediately called the cops.
Police arrested the 30-year-old suspect and charged with break and enter and trespassing. The police are looking for the second suspect.
Another robbery was reported where three people tried to enter a house from a second-storey window by putting a piece of patio furniture on a large heater in Vaughan. They fled when the police arrived.
Enterprising thieves are making the most of shorter daylight hours, leading to a rise of break & enters across the region.
Our officers are out in full force to target these crooks.
To learn more about our efforts & how you can safeguard your property: https://t.co/2VuuwQtLZ1 pic.twitter.com/5jK9jSk23l
— York Regional Police (@YRP) November 29, 2022
Anyone with information about the breaks is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7140 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Tips to stay safe
The York regional police also shared some tips for residents to make your homes more secure
- Install a quality deadbolt lock and always lock doors and windows, even on the second floor
- Put some interior lights on timers to give thieves the impression you are at home
- Ask a friend to pick up mail, shovel snow or park in your driveway if you are away
- Install a security camera that provides updates to your mobile phone
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