News release

Whistler RCMP provides awareness and education regarding residential break and enters and thefts from vehicles

March 13, 2025 - Whistler, British Columbia
From: Whistler RCMP

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With spring just around the corner, the Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP is making the community aware that there can be an increase in property crimes, including break, enter and thefts from both homes and vehicles at this time of year.

“This is a good time for our community members to be extra cognizant of any individuals who appear out of place in their specific residential area”, said Corporal Katrina Boehmer, Media Relations Officer for the Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP. “We have seen individuals posing as workers during daytime hours, wearing high-visibility vests or clothing and footwear that provides them with the opportunity to blend into the residential environment and appear as though they are there for a legitimate purpose. These individuals will check doors to see whether they are unlocked, enter back yards and try to gain entry through doors or windows, and access unlocked vehicles for garage door openers that allow them to enter residences virtually undetected.”

The Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP is sharing the following crime prevention tips and would encourage community members to share them with others:

• Always keep all doors to your residence locked
• Consider securing your residence with video cameras and/or a monitored home security or alarm system
• Have an idea of what is going on in your neighbourhood and who doesn’t appear to belong there
• If living in a multi-unit building, never allow a stranger to follow you into the building
• Always keep your vehicle locked and use an anti-theft device
• Do not keep spare keys in your vehicle
• Do not leave valuables and property in your vehicle, including garage door openers
• Wait for automatic gates to close behind you if you enter or leave a secure parking area
• Always report any suspicious persons or activity around your residence or vehicles to your local police

These tips, and others, can be found at Home security tips | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp.ca) and Prevent theft from and of vehicles | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp.ca)

Anyone with any information regarding any crime is asked to contact the Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP at 604-932-3044, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or go to the website www.solvecrime.ca.

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