53 Division's holiday-season crime-prevention tips

Toronto Police Service News Release

53 Division's holiday-season crime-prevention tips

Friday, November 30, 2012 - 6:15 AM
53 Division:  416-808-5300

The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of holiday-season crime-prevention tips.

During the holiday season and cooler weather, there is traditionally an increase in theft from vehicles, theft of vehicles, and theft of packages and gifts. These tips may help keep not only yourselves safe but your property secure.

- with the increased popularity of internet shopping, please ensure packages and parcels are delivered in person and not left unattended

- please keep valuables, (gifts, phones, computers etc.) out of your vehicles, and, if necessary, lock them in the trunk, out of plain view

- keep vehicles secure and lock and set your alarm if possible

- during the colder weather, people like to start their vehicles to warm them up. Please do not leave your vehicles unattended while running and, if available, use only factory-installed remote starting units

- keep your residence secure by locking doors and windows and activating the alarm if available

- keep your keys secure within your residence, which includes spare keys. Please keep them in a secure drawer or cabinet. Park your vehicles in a garage whenever possible

- have a neighbor pick up newspapers and mail when you are away during the holidays

Using these tips may help keep you and your property safe and secure.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Peter Henry, 53 Division