OPP News release follows:
SIOUX LOOKOUT OPP AGGRESIVELY TACKLES BREAK AND ENTER'S
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sioux Lookout detachment has noticed an increase in break and enters, including thefts from outbuildings and from parked vehicles in the last few months.
While no one has been injured Sioux Lookout OPP takes these recent incidents seriously and is committed to the safety of the public as well as property in Sioux Lookout. As such Sgt Jason Spooner recently conducted a crime prevention initiative where over 200 home owners were spoken to and pamphlets given out about how to protect their property.
This involved numerous Sioux Lookout OPP officers including the Auxiliary Unit and Street Team members. Daily patrols in all affected areas have also been increased.
Suspects are yet to be identified. The public is reminded to "Lock It or Lose It" as many of the reported thefts appear to target unlocked vehicles and buildings, as well as unlocked doors when people were away.
If anyone has information concerning these incidents, please contact the Sioux Lookout OPP at 807 737 2020, or if it is suspicious activity in progress call 9-1-1. Callers may also leave anonymous information with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
For more information on protecting your property you can also visit the OPP website (http://www.opp.ca) and explore "Property Security" in the search menu. Sioux Lookout OPP also has Street Team members specially trained in CPTED - Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and they will be happy to assist local residents and businesses with ideas on how to make their properties more secure.
Simply call or stop by the OPP office to arrange an appointment.
