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crime-and-safety1 year ago•2 min saved

"Toronto Police's Controversial Advice: Leaving Car Keys on Front Porch to Avoid Confrontations with Thieves"

Toronto police initially advised residents to leave car keys on their front porch to prevent home invasions, but have since retracted the advice, acknowledging better ways to prevent auto theft motivated home invasions. The police are concerned about a 400% increase in home invasions and break-ins for auto theft occurrences in 2023, and have issued new safety advice including parking vehicles in garages, ensuring well-lit driveways, installing security systems, and reporting suspicious activity. Auto theft in Canada is a significant issue, with a car being stolen every six minutes, and a recent case involving a homeowner defending his family resulting in legal complications.

via Outkick|

#auto-theft #crime-and-safety #crime-prevention

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Arrests Made in Michigan Crime Rings Targeting Homes and Retail Stores

Three Chilean nationals have been charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and eight counts of second-degree home invasion in connection with a series of break-ins targeting extravagant homes in affluent neighborhoods across Oakland, Wayne, and Kent counties in Michigan. The suspects, who are members of the South American Theft Group, were arrested after committing eight separate break-ins between February 3-11. In a separate investigation, three Detroit residents were charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and multiple counts of first-degree retail fraud for their involvement in over 30 "push-out" retail theft incidents, resulting in losses of over $200,000.

via Detroit News|

#chilean-nationals #crime #criminal-enterprise

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Michigan Police Bust Sophisticated Crime Rings, Arrest 6 in Connection with High-End Burglaries and Retail Thefts

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with two separate crime rings in Michigan. The first group, consisting of three Chilean nationals, is accused of conducting a criminal enterprise and committing multiple home invasions in affluent neighborhoods across several counties. The second group, comprised of three Detroit residents, allegedly organized "push-out" thefts at Lululemon and Ulta Beauty stores, resulting in the loss of over $200,000 worth of merchandise. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies to combat organized crime and protect communities.

via MLive.com|

#arrests #crime #crime-rings

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•1 min saved

Rampaging California bear and cubs captured in Lake Tahoe

A 500-pound female black bear known as "Hank the Tank," believed to be responsible for multiple home invasions in California's South Lake Tahoe area, has been captured along with her three male cubs. The bear, officially called Bear 64F, will be relocated to a wildlife sanctuary in Colorado due to the danger of keeping her in the community. The cubs will be moved to a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Sonoma County, with hopes of eventually returning them to the wild.

via CNN|

#bear #california #home-invasions

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Oakland Police Urges Homeowners to Strengthen Door Security Amidst Surge in Home Invasions"

The Oakland Police Department has reported an increase in home invasion robberies in certain neighborhoods, urging residents to reinforce their doors, install security systems, trim hedges, and join neighborhood watch programs. The police are investigating the incidents and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities or information that could help prevent further robberies.

via KRON4|

#community-engagement #crime #crime-prevention