Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
October 30, 2023 Charlottetown – RCMP responded to two daytime residential break and enters where the homes were ransacked over the weekend.
On Friday October 27, RCMP responded to two residential break and enters, one in Stratford and one in Cornwall. These break and enters occurred during the day, with the homeowners returning to find their homes had been ransacked. RCMP remind Islanders to secure their homes, protect any valuables in the home through using a safe or keeping valuables off their premises.
Police are looking for two men dressed in hoodies. If you have information concerning these break and enters please contact Queens District RCMP at 902-368-9300 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Top 5 steps to safeguard your home from break and enter.
Secure Entry Points – Lock all doors and windows, install deadbolts, peep holes and install medal door frames.
Lighting – A well lit home can deter potential break ins at night.
Alarms and surveillance systems – Security systems including alarms and cameras can help deter break ins. Ensure signage is displayed indicating the property is protected, this can even be done if there is no system in place.
Limit information sharing – Avoid posting about trips on social media, don’t share with people what valuables you have in the home.
Neighbourhood and Community Awareness – Get to know you neighbours and watch out for each other.