Have you started your 9 p.m. Routine?

Vehicle theft and car prowling prevention:

• Garage openers should not be left in vehicles, or should be disengaged, as thieves can use them to gain entry into a home.
• Avoid parking in unlit areas at night.
• Lock your doors and close all windows at all times, even while you are in your yard.
• Hide your valuables out of sight, or better yet, take them with you.
• Don’t keep extra keys in your vehicle.
• If you park your vehicle in a parkade, be sure that you do not let anyone else in who doesn’t belong when you are entering and exiting.
• Report any suspicious activity or behaviour, such as someone trying door handles on parked vehicles.

Home and garage break-in prevention:

• Offenders will often break into a residence as a way to steal a vehicle parked outside the residence. When you’re at home, store your vehicle keys away from the entrance to your house.
• Consider installing home and vehicle alarm systems and vehicle anti-theft devices.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are secured at all times, even when you’re home. Culprits need mere moments to commit a theft or break in. If you do open any windows or doors, make sure you only open them for rooms that someone is present in.
• Report any suspicious people or activity in your community by calling 403-266-1234 or 9-1-1 if there is a crime in progress.