(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating acts of Mischief at an InkermanStreet, Port Dover, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
Between Monday, May 5, 2014 and Thursday, May 8, 2014, unknowns attended the residence and gained entry. It does not appear that anything was taken however once inside the residence unknowns proceeded to spray paint graffiti. The OPP is urging all residents to regularly check their vacation homes
The OPP responds to numerous calls from cottage and/or trailer owners reporting that their vacation home has been broken into. The OPP continue to educate the public on the importance of securing your vacation home and frequent checking of your property to help reduce the number of break-ins and thefts.
Police are advising all vacation property owners to ensure that all valuable items and alcohol are removed from the premises. Small appliances and alcohol are often targeted by thieves as they are easy to steal and equally easy to sell for cash. All property owners should ensure that their property is locked and secured at all times.
The OPP encourage property owners to make frequent checks of their vacation property during the “on and off season†to ensure everything is secure. If travel time limits the number of opportunities to check in, arrangements should be made with a trusted friend or campground affiliate who will randomly check your property for you.
“The OPP continue to appeal to persons living in and around trailer parks and/or cottages to report any and all suspicious activity to police when it happens. The OPP will remain committed to cottage and trailer security,†comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.