(ST.MARYS, ON) – On Wednesday July 29, 2015, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted by a St.Marys resident who resides in the Thames Valley Retirement Community. The resident advised that sometime on Tuesday July 28th their home on Ann St had been entered through an open overhead garage door while they were doing errands in town.
Police investigation revealed that on Tuesday July 28th, between 1:45 p.m. and 4 p.m., an unknown suspect walked into the open attached garage and entered the home. The suspect searched the home and located places where the homeowner kept jewellery.
The suspect removed a number of gold rings and a set of earrings and walked out of the home.
A male had been seen walking between houses in the Ann St. area around the time of the theft. He was described to be middle aged Caucasian male, about 6ft tall, wearing a sun hat and a light coloured shirt.
The Perth County OPP is continuing to investigate this incident however they are requesting anyone with information about this theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000
Residents are reminded that it does not matter if you will be away for 15 minutes, a few hours, for the day, or for an extended holiday. It takes burglars only a few moments to enter your home and check for predictable places or valuables, and be on their way again. You are left not only with the physical loss and inconvenience, but also with a sense that your privacy and your home have been violated by strangers.
The key is to deter break-ins, get into the habit of locking doors and closing garage doors. Equip entry doors with deadbolts and install out-door motion sensor lights. Trim shrubbery to eliminate hiding places for unwanted visitors. Take steps to make your home appear occupied when you are away.
All these things can lessen the likelihood of break-ins.