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Summertime is such a beautiful and carefree time of the year. Kids are out of school, vacations are planned, BBQ’s and picnics are the order of the day. Unfortu...nately, it is also the peak time for residential burglaries. Most people imagine that break-ins take place at night under the shadow of darkness. On the contrary, 80% of all break-ins occur during the day while people are on vacation or after having left doors and windows open in the heat of the day. Burglaries occur every 90 seconds in Canada. See our most recent blog joanhansenteam.ca "RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES" for some great prevention tips. See more

It's the holiday season and parties be on. Sometimes a tv left on is enough to let people think you are home. Just be sure to lock the windows and doors.

Recently, local numbers are being spoofed by scammers claiming to be from the CRA. They say there is a problem with your tax return and ask for your SIN. Do not give them any information. If Canada Revenue agency has a problem, they send a letter in the mail. They NEVER contact you by phone.

A neighbor in the Fraserwood Elementary area would like to warm neighbors of a thief breaking into sheds in the area. To deter crime, make sure your possessions are locked up and leave extra outside lights on.

When going on holiday and leaving town, leave your home extra supervised... Leave them with a notorized letter of authorization for entry in the event of an emergency.

Gardening or working in your back yard? Be careful & lock your front door - it doesn’t take long for a thief to slip in and out of your home! More home security tips from BC RCMP.