South Simcoe police investigate Bradford home break and enter
South Simcoe Police Service is investigating a daytime break and enter July 24 at a Bradford residence.
Police were called to a home in the Holland Street West and Barrie Street area
about 7:30 p.m. after residents arrived home from work to discover a burglary. Numerous items valued at thousands of dollars were reported missing by the residents.
Anyone with information regarding this break and enter is asked to call
905-775-3311, 705-436-2141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Police remind that break and enters are often a crime of opportunity. The more difficult it is for thieves to access a home, the more likely it is that
they will move along.
South Simcoe Police Service suggests a few basic steps residents can take to protect their property:
*Always lock your doors and windows as well as your vehicle doors and garage doors. Secure all basement and ground-level windows and patio doors.
*Do not leave keys or garage door openers inside of your vehicle when it is parked in the driveway.
*Do not announce your travel plans or absence from home on social media or your phone’s voice mail.
*Do not discuss the contents of your home with others or leave boxes and packaging for expensive items on display in recycling bins.
*Ensure your exterior lights are functioning.
*Trim all shrubs and trees so that doors and windows are in clear view.
If going away on vacation or an extended absence, police suggest asking a trusted neighbour to watch your house and make your home appear lived-in by observing these tips:
*Using timer-controlled lights.
*Having mail and/or paper delivery temporarily stopped or delivered elsewhere.
*Having trusted people periodically attend for lawn cutting and garbage can placement, etc.
*Arranging for neighbours to park in your driveway.
*Install deadbolt locks on all exterior doors and self-tapping screws in the upper track of patio doors and windows.
*Consider installing a home security system with an audible alarm and video surveillance and ensure that everybody in the house knows how it works.
*Consider storing valuables in a safety deposit box.
*When someone rings your doorbell or knocks on your door, make them aware that someone is home, even if you don’t feel comfortable answering the door.
For example, call out to the person that you are unable to currently answer the door right now.