The Gananoque Police Service is sharing some simple reminders to help residents protect their property as part of Crime Prevention Week.
Police say property and vehicle thefts are often crimes of opportunity, and taking a few precautions can help prevent them.
Residents are encouraged to always lock their homes, garages, sheds and vehicles, even when stepping away for just a moment. Valuables such as wallets, phones and shopping bags should never be left visible inside vehicles.
Police also recommend installing motion or porch lights, keeping vehicle keys and key fobs away from doors and windows, and getting to know your neighbours.
Thieves can use signal boosters to remotely unlock vehicles, making it important to keep key fobs secure.
Police remind residents to trust their instincts and report suspicious activity. They say looking out for one another helps keep Gananoque a safe place to live, work and visit.
(By: Tim Baltz)
