Lock Down Your Sheds, Garages, and Outbuildings

Released: November 27, 2024 at 8:32 a.m.

Following a recent string of shed, garage, and other outbuilding break-ins, we want to remind you to take the proper precautions in keeping your tools, equipment, and other valuables safe. It’s never a good feeling to discover you’ve been a victim of property theft. Here are five tips to lock down your outbuildings and protect your property from would-be thieves:

  1. Make sure access points are properly and securely locked
  2. Keep windows covered by blinds or curtains so valuables can’t be seen
  3. Video cameras can be a great defense, and serve as a tool for identifying offenders
  4. Motion lights are also a good and cost-effective way to deter thieves
  5. Keep keys for cars or recreational vehicles in a safe place inside your home

Remember – always report property theft, even if it seems small. This can help WPS apprehend serial offenders and/or offenders could face steeper consequences. For reporting non-emergency crimes, consider using Winnipeg Police Service’s online reporting platform or call 204-986-6222.

 

If your home has been broken into, or a crime is actively being committed, call 9-1-1.

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