CURRENT NEWSApril 14, 2008 Public Advisory: Secure your valuables Over the past weekend, there were three incidents in the west end of the City where vehicle windows were smashed and portable Global Positioning Service (GPS) devices were stolen. The incidents occurred on Timberline Private, Grovehurst Drive and Dayton Crescent. With the increasing popularity of items such as GPS, Laptops, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and other similar electronic devices it is important to keep them out of sight or remove them from your vehicles when left unattended. The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant in protecting their valuables and report any such crimes immediately. Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call the West District Investigations Section at 613-236-1222 ext 2266 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233- TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. [ close window ] |