Members of the North Bay OPP Detachment and Crime Unit along with the assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services are investigating a break, enter and theft from a residence on Waukegan Road, Municipality of East Ferris.
Someone forced open the front door to gain entry into the residence between, July 16 at 4 a.m. and July 17 at 2 p.m. Stolen were an undisclosed amount of cash and an assortment of jewellery including a three band ring with a large diamond.
While this investigation is underway, police would like to remind the public of the importance of securing your property.
DETER BREAK-INS:
- Equip your entry doors with deadbolts and lock windows,
- Install outdoor motion-sensor lights,
- Install a home/commercial security system and display the alarm company’s decal,
- Keep garage doors secured.
ALWAYS APPEAR TO BE HOME:
- Install timers on internal and external lights,
- Stop mail service,
- Ask a neighbour you trust to take care of your garbage,
- Keep your landscaping groomed and limit privacy fencing,
- Do NOT announce absences over social media.
Thieves like to target easy-to-carry items, so their movement is not hindered.
Mark or etch your valuables in a highly visible spot. Property that is engraved is considered “damaged goods” in the eyes of a criminal. Keep a list of serial numbers of all your valuables including electronic devices, tools and generators in a secure area, as these numbers can assist in police investigations.
Remember to assure your safety at all times. All suspicious matters need to be reported to police. Do not tamper with a crime scene, as valuable evidence can be lost.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online atwww.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
