MAIL BOX THEFTS ON INCREASE IN BOUNDARY PARK
from: Marjorie H. D.
Boundary Park Block Watch Coordinator
December 13, 2013
I just returned from picking up our mail at the Canada Post depot off of 72nd Ave. standing in line with MANY other residents. After talking with a Canada Post employee, I would like to share some things with you and emphasize what Blair Berkner, Surrey Crime Prevention Programs Coordinator and the RCMP have been saying.
First, this is a rampant thing that is happening in Delta, Surrey including Cloverdale and south Surrey, and Langley. It seems that the pukes, oh sorry, the perpetrators, are hitting the boxes at night ( no surprise) but even after a box has been fixed, thinking that people will again become complacent and not pick up their mail right away.
Also, Boundary Park and Panorama Ridge are the worst areas according to the person we had spoken with at Canada Post. Interesting! So, some things to remember and follow are:
Pick up your mail as soon as possible after it has been delivered! DO NOT let it sit for a day, a week and so on.
If you see something suspicious around a mailbox, call 911 immediately!! The police would rather respond to that kind of call than all the hassle that results from following up on identity theft and so forth.
An incident...At 3 in the morning two males were seen" at a mailbox". That should have been a 911call and it wasn't. In another incident, a perp was caught trying to white out parts of a cheque he had stolen from the mail and insert his own name ( not the sharpest knife in the drawer).
So please, if you see something suspicious, especially late at night, call it in then and there! Do not wait to do it! And make sure you let your BW captain know and Blair Berkner. And keep vigilant please, especially at this time of year.
If your Canada Post mail box has been compromised your mail will be sent to the Canada Post Office, 13427 Comber Way, (off 72nd Avenue). Post Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm. You will need to produce Government picture ID with current address. You will not be permitted to pickup any mail but you own. Expect long line ups, especially at this time of year.
That,s it for now. Despite all the hassle of the mail, do have a Merry Christmas!
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SOUTHPARK MAIL BOXES TARGETED
from: Donna Haynes
Boundary Park Block Watch
December 12, 2013
Hi
everyone,
Just
to keep you up-to-date another
mailbox unit was broken into
last night on Southpark
by
Path 13. There were two other break ins
on Southpark within the
last few nights.
It is definitely becoming routine & police presence in early hours would be warranted at this time. I believe 5 in the last week have been hit.
Happy
Holidays to all.
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12 Crime Prevention Tips for Christmas
by Blair Berkner
Crimes Prevention Programs Coordinator
City of Surrey - RCMP Newton
T 604.502.6560 F 604.599.7285 blair.berkner@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
December 2013
Nothing can ruin the holiday spirit faster than becoming a victim of crime. To help ensure that this holiday season stays enjoyable the Crime Prevention Coordinators have compiled a list of ways to help ‘Target Harden’ yourself for the Christmas season:
1) Be extra cautious about
locking doors and windows when you leave your home even for a few minutes. All
it takes is a few seconds of opportunity to become a victim of crime.
2) If possible, try not to
display your Christmas tree and gifts in the front window so it’s easily
visible from the street. It’s too tempting for a potential criminal that may
plan a later break-in based on their earlier observations.
3) Don’t advertise not being home. Ensure that your newspapers and
mail are picked up and make use of an inexpensive light timer. If you go out
for the evening, leave a radio or television on so the home appears to be
occupied.
4) Burglars know to look for
the hidden door key near the front entrance. Don’t hide spare keys; instead
give the spare to a trusted neighbour.
5) Don’t leave descriptive
telephone answering machine messages that state you’re away for the holiday
season. Criminals love to hear that they have ample time to completely ransack
your home.
6) When out shopping this
holiday season, keep your packages in the trunk and limit storing items in your
vehicle. While shopping, try to make all purchases just before you leave or
take advantage of Customer Service centres that may store your items in a safe
location rather than making multiple trips back and forth to your vehicle.
7) Your garage door opener
is a key to your house, leaving it for someone to steal along with your home
address in your glove box allows for a potentially large opportunity for
thieves. Keep your garage door opener with you or look at upgrading to a key
chain style opener.
8) Shopping on the Internet
can be economical and convenient and is no less safe than shopping in a store
or by mail. Only shop on secure sites and pay by credit or charge card for
maximum consumer protections. Confirm the online seller’s physical address and
phone number in case you have questions or problems.
9) Print and save records of
your online transactions, including the product description and price, the
online receipt, and copies of every email your send or receive from the seller.
Read your credit card statements as you receive them and be on the lookout for
unauthorized charges.
10) Pickup your mail and
parcels as soon as possible after delivery. Try to ensure that parcels will not
be left on your door step and if you are not home to receive the packages that
it is taken to the nearest post office. Make use of tracking numbers and be
aware of when you should be receiving your parcels.
11) Do not drink and drive.
Ensure that you have a designated driver, take a cab or even take advantages of
services such as Operation Red Nose. If you've been drinking or are too
tired to drive home, call 1-877-604-NOSE
and a team of three Operation Red Nose volunteers will help you get
home safely. One volunteer will drive your vehicle, a second volunteer will
navigate, and a third volunteer will follow in an escort vehicle to pick up the
two volunteers once they drop you off. Donations to Operation Red Nose are
gratefully accepted and help fund local youth sports and other not-for-profit
organizations.
12) Charity scams take advantage
of people’s generosity and kindness. Not only do these scams cost people money;
they also divert much needed donations away from legitimate charities and
causes. If in doubt, approach an aid organization directly to make a donation
or offer support. Search the Canada Revenue Agency database to check that the
charity that has approached you is genuine.
Festive activities will be in
the spot light, and crime prevention may not, so it is important for everyone
to educate each other to ensure they are doing what they can do to prevent
crime.
From all of us at the City
of Surrey and RCMP, please have a wonderful holiday season.
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BLOCK WATCH ALERT
Mail Box Break In Northpark Cr.
from: Marjorie Homer Dixon
November 8, 2013
This Friday November 8 at 2:15pm when picking up our mail, we
noticed that one of the boxes had been pried open possibly with a crowbar and
one of the containers cracked. I called Canada Post and told them the details.
The incident happened sometime between yesterday's mail delivery and today's. The Canada Post reference number is 108855397. The RCMP non-emergency number at 604.599.0502 was also
called. The RCMP case file number is 2013-148706.
Apparently mailboxes from Delta through some areas of
Boundary Park were targeted a few weeks ago as well. Seems like this is the
season again for theft of identity, money, etc.from the Mailboxes. My block
watch residents are being reminded to pick up their mail promptly as possible.
*editors note: Residents are also reminded to shred all documents that contain your names and address's before placing in your blue recycling bins.
Dear Block Watch participant,
November 1-7 is Crime Prevention Week in
BC. To help bring attention to crime prevention strategies and
ways citizens can become involved in crime reduction and community safety
efforts, the Surrey RCMP will feature daily crime prevention broadcasts
during the week through email and the Detachment's social media accounts on Facebook
and Twitter.
November 2: Seniors Safety
November 3: Sexting
November 4: Distracted Driving
November 5: Vehicle Crime
November 6: Traffic Safety
November 7: Street Robberies
More information on community safety, crime
reduction and practical crime prevention tips are available here.
We look forward to continued community engagement and commitment to crime prevention! Sincerely,
Surrey RCMP Crime Prevention Team
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WHEN SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE?
The Surrey RCMP at our October 29th Boundary Park Community Meeting as promised, has provided us with the following link WHEN SHOULD I CALL THE POLICE? I would recommend that you bookmark this web page for future reference.
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BLOCK WATCH UPDATE
Friday October 25, 2013
From: Marjorie Homer Dixon
Area Coordinator, Boundary Park Block Watch
Area Coordinator, Boundary Park Block Watch
Hello Block Watchers
Here are some details from Thursday October 24 evening's
meeting at District #3 RCMP. Firstly, a few things that have happened around
B.P.;
The Baptist church on 120 and 62 ave. has had theft from
it,s shed, twice in the last few months. Garden equipment among other things
were stolen and the parishioners feel they had someone watching them. Police
were called and Blair and SCst. Avtar walked around the area and have some
ideas for the church.
On Oct. 16 at noon, a man was observed going into the
wooded are behind the pond. I jogged around behind and found another man with a
hookah pipe, ready to be used. It was reported by another neighbour. On that
note, if you see anyone smoking dope, exchanging drugs etc. CALL the
non-emergency number. The police may not be able to respond right away but
every call records a STATISTIC. That is very important for police to track
activity, when and where. And another asset is to GET A LICENCE NUMBER if you
can. This also can help very much!
Please, please, please, call and record/
report licence numbers to the RCMP Non-Emergency 604.599.0502 number.
There is a rental house on Southpark Cres.that seems to
be inviting trouble. Apparently a car in their driveway had something stuck in
their gas tank, lit, and there was a resulting explosion. What is drawing that
element here!
A car break in occurred at an condo underground parkade
by 121 just last night.
On Fri. Oct. 11 at 3:15 am. 13 shots were heard in the
area of 60A and Boundary Dr.east. According to police there were indeed two
cars racing around our area exchanging gun shots. There is now a police
investigation underway. If you have any info. on this, please contact Staff
Sgt. Paul Poloz at the RCMP District #3 station, telephone 604.502.6560. Many people responded to the shots
and contacted 911 so this is a good thing. This is very serious stuff! If you
see something that doesn't,t fit or look right, make note of #of people, cars,
time of day, location etc.and let your captain know, or call the non -
emergency no.
There is a meeting at Boundary Park Elementary School on
Tuesday. October. 29 at 7 pm. to talk about the problems and issues affecting our
area. It would be a very worthwhile meeting to attend. Please try to be there
with your questions. Rep. Rapsode and S/Sgt. Poloz will also be present to
listen and discuss ideas, what you can do etc. to target harden yourself,
report what you have seen etc. I will send an attachment under another email
about " when should I call police". It is a brochure from the RCMP.
That is about it for now. If you have any questions
please don,t hesitate to contact me. And please do tell your neighbours about
the meeting, what to take note of in your area and so on.
Thanks
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Surrey RCMP Media Advisory
The Surrey RCMP, in partnership with the City of
Surrey and ICBC, is reminding residents of the importance of adopting auto
crime prevention habits with the launch of their “Protect It. Lock It. Keep
It.” campaign. This campaign, running from October 1 - December 2, will help
raise awareness and make people more conscious about securing their vehicles
and ensuring they protect, lock and keep their valuables.
- October
5 at Surrey Costco from 11am-2pm
- October
16 at Scott Road Park & Ride from 3pm-6pm
- November
5 at Surrey Sports & Leisure Centre from 10am - 2pm
- November
16 at Guildford Mall from 10am-4pm
Released by:
Cpl. Bert Paquet
Media Relations Officer
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Media Relations Officer
Surrey RCMP Media Relations Unit
Desk: 604.599.7776
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Get Prepared
Public Safety Canada has introduced a mobile Twitter address that anyone with a mobile phone or computer can follow: PSC can be found at http://www.twitter.com/get_prepared or @get_prepared
Official Twitter page of Public Safety Canada’s “72 hours” emergency preparedness campaign. Suivez-nous en français à twitter.com/Preparez_Vous
http://www.GetPrepared.ca
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If an Earthquake should happen do you know what to do?
Studies have shown that the majority of people living in Metro Vancouver are inadequately prepared to survive for the first 72 hours.
If you're one of those unprepared individuals you need to watch the Government of Canada video presentation at; http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx .
As we have all heard many times "it is not if we will have a major earthquake it's when."
How well are you prepared to survive and do you have any tips or suggestions you would like to share with your neighbours in Boundary Park?
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Important Notice from Surrey RCMP - Theft from Cars
July 17, 2013
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Approximately 50 percent of all vehicles broken into are unlocked.
The attached video is a great example of how easily this happens and the
importance of keeping your doors locked when your vehicle is not occupied.
The Block Watch Society of BC was given permission
to share this video and others like it of two suspects casually walking along
a street in Vancouver, late at night checking every car door they pass.
Thankfully the vehicle owners on this street knew better and had their doors
locked. The video is from a home owner’s video surveillance system and it was
shared with local police to assist with night time theft from vehicles. The
person who shot the video is also part of a local Block Watch.
The video is important for a variety of
reasons. Suspicious activity of any kind needs to be reported to the police
as soon as possible. On any given night, one person can be responsible for
upwards of 20 thefts from unlocked vehicles. Reporting this activity as soon
as it is seen can stop these characters in their tracks. Also, make note of
clothing. Wearing gloves in the summer months is a good indication of
suspicious activity as gloves are
often used to prevent fingerprints. If
you suspect criminal activity, call the police then share it with your
neighbors. If you are part of a Block Watch, call the police first then share
it with your Block Captain. Your Block Captain will then share it with your
neighbors. Don’t allow criminals to
work in your neighborhood. Video surveillance is great but so are neighbors
who keep at eye out for one another and share their concerns with the police
in a timely manner.
To find out
more about Block Watch go to www.blockwatch.com
or call your local RCMP Detachment or
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Hello
Block Watchers,
November 22, 2012
There
have been more electrical thefts in our area, the latest one at the Boundary Park pond
yesterday. According
to a witness to a previous theft on Boundary Dr. east, a dark, new
model pickup truck was seen parked on a
side street with the inside occupants "watching". That evening an electrical theft occured. It seems that the thefts occur after midnight between 1am and 3am.
If
you see vehicles 'just sitting' in your area, mentally record the
description (make, colour, those inside) and time, and if you
can, get a licence number, then call the RCMP non-emergency number
604-599-0502, and report what you have seen. Similarly, if you hear or see
anything at night, especially activity around a light standard, get the
description of the vehicle and occupants and call 911.
Share this
info with your neighbours and if you have access to a mailbox, place a note to
alert others of the thefts and what to do if they see vehicles late at night,
driving around very slowly or activity around a light standard.
And please call
the police if you do see anything amiss, even if it is the next morning. The
more reports the RCMP get the more they will realize things are going on
here and they will target our area with patrols.
There
have been reports of drug dealing being done on 124 (Boundary Dr.) in the
greenbelt opposite 62A street. This dealing seems to happen around 4:00 to
4:30pm. The men, go into the wooded area and come out a few minutes later.
If
you are in this area and happen to notice cars parked on the west side (by the
bush area) record licence number if you can and get a description of the
vehicle then call it in, even if that car has moved.
And
it appears that vehicles are again being broken into. Leave nothing in
your car, nothing, because even a backpack is cause enough for someone to want
to know what is in there. Christmas is around the corner so take all your
treasures into your home after shopping.
Be
safe.
Marjorie
