Regina police issue a reminder after recent break-and-enters

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is reminding you to not give thieves any invitations when it comes to your property.

This means making sure your doors are locked.

According to a release from the RPS, from May 11 to May 18, there were 43 break-and-enters in Regina, with 19 of these involving someone breaking into a garage — many of which were left unlocked or open.

In some cases, a garage door opener was left in view in the victim’s vehicle outside the home, giving thieves motivation to break into the vehicle in order to open the garage.

Police offered some proactive ways in which people can prevent some of these crimes from happening:

• Securely lock all garage doors; both outside doors and the attached doors that lead into the house.
• Remove garage door openers from cars parked on the street or driveway. To thieves, that small piece of plastic is the key to a treasure trove of valuables, and even possible access to your house through an attached garage.
• Assess the condition of garage doors. A weak or damaged door or lock is easily forced open by would-be intruders.
• Install motion sensor lights by your driveway/doors.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is encouraged to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or 911 if they see a crime in progress.