Thu Jan 10 08:59:00 PST 2013 
Surrey RCMP are reminding the public about some basic crime prevention tips after a series of residential break and enters in the Newton area over the past few weeks.
While thieves target high value items that are kept in plain view and easy to sell, they are also attracted to specific items such as gold jewelry that may be kept unsecured in the home.
Police urge residents to refrain from keeping their valuables in age old hiding spots such as inside drawers, closets, or clothing. Safeguarding valuables in a safety deposit box or a secured safe will make them less accessible for thieves and act as a stronger deterrent. Engraving valuables and having photos of them will make them more easily identifiable if lost or stolen.
Many of these thefts have occurred in the afternoon hours and have involved insecure premises. As a result, Community Safety Officers are speaking with those affected in our community to take the necessary precautions to ensure that their homes are properly secured.
Anyone with further information on these incidents is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS if they wish to remain anonymous.
For more information on protecting your home please visit the Home Security checklist on our website.
Released by:
Cpl. Bert Paquet
Media Relations Officer
Surrey RCMP
Media Relations Unit
Office: 604.599.7776
Fax: 604.599.8892
Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Surrey RCMP are reminding the public about some basic crime prevention tips after a series of residential break and enters in the Newton area over the past few weeks.While thieves target high value items that are kept in plain view and easy to sell, they are also attracted to specific items such as gold jewelry that may be kept unsecured in the home.
Police urge residents to refrain from keeping their valuables in age old hiding spots such as inside drawers, closets, or clothing. Safeguarding valuables in a safety deposit box or a secured safe will make them less accessible for thieves and act as a stronger deterrent. Engraving valuables and having photos of them will make them more easily identifiable if lost or stolen.
Many of these thefts have occurred in the afternoon hours and have involved insecure premises. As a result, Community Safety Officers are speaking with those affected in our community to take the necessary precautions to ensure that their homes are properly secured.
Surrey RCMP’s General Duty officers and Property Crime Units are actively investigating these incidents with the help of our Crime Analysts,says Cpl. Bert Paquet.
Investigators believe that a small group of individuals may be responsible for a vast majority of these incidents.
Anyone with further information on these incidents is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS if they wish to remain anonymous.
For more information on protecting your home please visit the Home Security checklist on our website.
Released by:
Cpl. Bert Paquet
Media Relations Officer
Surrey RCMP
Media Relations Unit
Office: 604.599.7776
Fax: 604.599.8892
Email: surrey_media_relations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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