The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been kept very busy investigating break ins affecting several Townships in Renfrew County.
OPP officers in the Renfrew and Arnprior detachments continue to investigate numerous break, enter and thefts, as 17 were reported to the OPP last week. Break-ins are happening at both homes and seasonal properties like cottages and hunt camps. Some tips for securing your home include installing alarms, deadbolt locks and motion-sensor lights. Trail cameras may not deter a thief, but they can assist in the investigation and possible recovery of stolen property. When it comes to securing a home, try to make it appear as if someone is home. Put lights and a TV or radio on timers. Make sure doors and windows are closed and locked overnight and when you are away. These are a few simple and effective ways to help secure your property.
During the past week, there were two cottage break-ins reported, on Lafleurs Road in Admaston/Bromley Township and on Ashdad Road in the Township of Greater Madawaska. Four residential homes and one vacant home were broken into during the past week. These properties were located on: Thomas Street S in Arnprior, English Road in Admaston/Bromley Township, Whelan Road, Pucker Street and Grant Road all in the Township of Greater Madawaska. Six hunt camps were broken into during the past week in the following areas: Pucker Street and Holmes Road in Admaston/Bromley Township; Ferguson Lake Road, Black Donald Road and Pucker Street in Greater Madawaska Township. Two storage units were entered, one in Cobden and another on Mill Ridge Road in McNab Braeside Township. A storage shed and garage at the cemetery on Bruce Street in Renfrew were entered.
Stolen property includes cash, tools and an ATV.
Some properties that are being entered are having extensive damaged done inside including couches ripped apart and destroyed, fire extinguishers set off and other senseless damage. The OPP need your help to solve these break ins. If you observe suspicious vehicles, persons or have any information please call the OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122. Your information may be what is needed to help solve these crimes.
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.00. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. The telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips.ca.
