Neighbourhood being hit with break and enters
In
the past week, a quiet neighbourhood in south west Harewood has been hit hard by
thieves. In the last five days, three homes have been broken into on Linwood
Lane and Kentwood Way, located off Brookfield Drive, accessed by Seventh
St.
The
two break ins on Linwood Lane are believed to have occurred between 4 am and
8:30 am on Friday March
18. In one, the homeowner was asleep when thieves entered
through an unlocked door. In the other, the home owner was on her back deck
when thieves entered. In both I-phones,
liquor, sunglasses and a purse were taken. The purse and I-phone taken during
one break in was later found on the street. The purse had been emptied of its
contents and the I-phone destroyed.
One
break in on Kentwood Way occurred Monday March 21, and again
thieves entered the home through an unlocked door. Taken was a phone, wallet,
packsack and some wood carvings.
Currently
there are no suspects however our Forensic Identification Unit is involved and
hopefully, evidence will be obtained to further the investigations,
said Constable Gary O'Brien
These
incidents are good reminders for home owners to keep doors and windows locked
even if they are home. Many crimes are called crimes of opportunity meaning
thieves will capitalize on finding a door or window unlocked. This is
much preferred to using force as it attracts attention to them. The same applies
to items in your yard. If they are not secured they will simply be carried, push
or wheeled away.
Report
suspicious activity immediately and if you have information on these crimes or
any others, please call the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or call Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-222-8477, text 274637, keyword Nanaimo or submit your TIP on line to
www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com
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