Crime Briefs – April 23, 2015

Apr 23, 2015

Type: Theft from Motor Vehicle

Date: April 22, 2015

Location: Sussex Avenue

Incident: Sometime overnight on April 21, 2015 a vehicle parked on Usher Street was entered. A laptop, tablet, camera and GPS were amongst the items reported stolen.

Type: Breach of Recognizance

Date: April 23, 2015

Location: West Street and Dundas Street

Incident: On April 23, 2015 at approximately 2:55 a.m. a Community Patrol Officer observed a man walking on West Street approaching Dundas Street. The Officer recognized the male from past police investigations. The man (accused) a 34 year old Brantford man is currently released on a Recognizance of Bail, for the offence of fail to appear in court. The accused is on conditions to remain in his residence between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The Officer arrested the accused for Fail to Comply with Recognizance. Further, the accused is on probation for two convictions of Break, Enter and Commit.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Type: Break and Enter (residential)

Date: April 23, 2015

Location: Chestnut Avenue

Incident: Sometime overnight on April 22, 2015 a home on Chestnut Avenue was entered while the occupants slept. It is believed that a door was left unlocked and the suspect(s) entered the home. An IPad, laptop, and wallet were amongst the items reported stolen.

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Take the Home Security Challenge

Outside Home

1. Are there clear views of all windows and doors?

_ Yes _ No

The more private an area is, the more likely it is to attract the attention of a criminal.

Trim trees and shrubs that block sight lines to your windows and doors.

2. During the evening is there visible interior and exterior lighting that gives the

impression you are home, even when you are not?

_ Yes _ No

Install lighting to eliminate dark areas around doors and windows. Use motion lights

with a low intensity feature as an alternative to bright constant level lighting.

3. Do all of your exterior doors (including the house to garage door), have a

deadbolt with at least a one inch throw?

_ Yes _ No

Criminals with tools easily defeat conventional key in the knob locks. Deadbolts should

be installed for the best security.

4. Are the screws that secure your entry doors and strike plates at least 2½ inches

long?

_ Yes _ No

Most door installations use screws less than 1 in length. This results in a door that

appears secure but is relatively weak and easily prone to being kicked in. Door kick

break and enters are common. To secure a door properly

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