(Huron County, ON.) – Every spring the OPP responds to numerous calls from cottage and/or trailer owners reporting that their vacation home has been broken into. The OPP continue to educate the public on the importance of properly shutting down your vacation home and frequent checking in on your property to help reduce the number of break-ins and thefts.
Police are advising all vacation property owners to ensure that all valuable items and alcohol are removed from the premises. Small appliances and alcohol are often targeted by thieves as they are easy to steal and equally easy to fence for cash and drugs. Homes should be properly locked at all times.
The OPP encourage property owners to make frequent checks of their vacation property during the “off-season†to ensure everything is secure. If travel time limits the number of opportunities to check in, arrangements should be made with a trusted friend or campground affiliate who will randomly check your property for you. This tried and tested method is the best deterrent against crime.
The OPP continue to appeal to persons living in and around trailer parks and/or cottages to report any and all suspicious activity to police when it happens. The OPP will remain committed to cottage and trailer security and maintain the Cottage Watch Program. For more information on this program and many others visit www.opp.ca.
Predictable is Preventable!