8 — Friday, October 29, 1999 -

THE following is a
list of recent North
Vancouver RCMP
reports:

September 21

1. 3600-bIk. Mahon
Avenue

Found property. A large
Kirpan-wpe knife was found
in a school yard and was sub-
sequently turacd into police
for struction, = Co
Christie Veenstra,
31194.

October 19

2. 100-blk. West Rockland
Recovered stolen vehicle
and break and enter in
A 1989 white
ivic was recovered at
the scene of a break and enter.
The homeowner came home
to confront the suspect who
was carrying 2 computer out
of the house. Suspect fled on
foot leaving behind the stolen
vehicle. Vehicle was originally
stolen from Vancouver on
Oct. .18.. Police dog tracked

“. the suspect but lost the track.

Police are following up with
several leads. If you have
information about this break
and enter and/or stolen vehi-
: cle contact. Const. Glen

*. * MacPherson, file 99-34520.

“October. 23...

~ bank machine. Suspect placed -

_aifake plate over the ‘moncy
‘) dispensers VaeS, an ATM.

al; when the cosh 3
‘out of i e; the victim dis-
: Covered that’a: fake plate had

North Shore News

: Const. Paula Brown file A-

99-35040...- -

4. 1560-bik. Dempsey Road
Break, enter and theft to
residence. Crow bar used to
ry. open kitchen window.
ntry gained and $3,200
worth of jewelry, CDs and
ideos stolen. Police continue
investigate. .Const.. Karen
» file'A-99-35064," -.

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5. 1600-bik. Railway Street

Break, enter and theft from
business. Suspects used a fork-
lift to pry open metal sliding
door of building.
Approximately $5,000. worth

of computer and office cquip- .

ment stolen. Contact Const.
Greg Gillis, file 99-35017.

6. 100-bix, East Sth Street
Mischief to property.

afety

AS people get older,
they may feel vulnerable
and isolated.in many sit-

- uations, arid their fear

of crime may increase.:

* “Seniors can‘ease their con-
cerns about crime if they know
how they can keep themsclies
and their. neighbourhoods
safe,” said “Attoracy Genera!
Ujjal. Dosanjh. “The safest

- communities are the ones

where everyone plays an active
role, regardless. of age. Older
people can contribute in many
ways — from staying alert
when they are out for a stro,

~ to making sure they know who
" is at the door before they open,

it?

“We all need to keep in

mind chat some habits are risky, .

such as cashing a cheque at the
same time cach month and car-
rying a Jor of cash home,” said
Sgr. Ben Bentley, RCMP crime

revention officer. “You are a
lot safer if you can arrange to
have funds directly deposited

into the bank, and then pay for

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nce 946

Unknown suspect smashed
glass in front door of apart-
ment complex. Possible sus-
pect identified and police are
following up on lead. Const.
ss Panic Taylor, file B-99-

7. 800-bik. East 11th Street

Break, enter and theft to
garage. Suspects entered
through front door of garage

i

and stale too!s valued at $500. rock-climbing’ equipmeni

No damage to garage. Police
continue to investigate.
Const. Donovan Tait, file B-
99-35002. ‘

October 24
8. 100-blk. West 17th Street
Found property. Found Vancouver
one Bighorn green and black 985-1311
hackpack containing, one Pike Seoppers. at .66'
sport carry bag and assorted (8477)...

purchases with credit cards or y

cheques rather than cash.”
‘This year, activities during

National Crime Prevention '
Week, Nov. 1 to 7 in B.C., will...

focus on seniors and youth. .
‘In cecognition of Crime

Prevention Weck, the Ministry

of Attorncy General and. the

-RCMP offer personal ‘safety:

tips that apply to all ages but.
may, be of special interest to

older le:
& lock all

away — even if you are just
stepping our for a moment.
, Make sure you know who is at
the door before you open it,
keep outside lights on at
night, install motion-detectors
and never leave your spare key
under the mat. Get to know
your. neighbours so you can
spot uriusual activities
you see something s

report it to the police; .
@ use well-lit, busy ‘streets a
night. If you carry a purse, hold
it close to your body and keep
your house keys and wallet in

cous,

doors and windows;
‘whether you are at home. or

and if’

ik

it appear that. someone: isa
home when: you. are awa;
any length of time; and have.

- friend of neighbour.“ pick |

your mail; ’ uo _
@ when you are on a vacatio
away from home, use traveller's:
cheques. or credit cards and
check our. the ‘safest. rour
before you head out for a walk.
Seniors should. also . b
aware that they may be preye

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