One of a number of vehicles targeted over the weekend. (submitted photo)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Prince Albert Police investigate dozens of vehicle vandalisms

Dec 6, 2022 | 10:25 AM

Prince Albert’s city councillor for Ward 3 says more police patrols are needed at night.

Tony Head’s comment comes in the wake of a number of reports over the weekend involving damage to and theft from vehicles.

According to a statement from the Prince Albert Police Service, there have been more than 40 reports of vehicle damage since Friday. The reports were made via online reporting and through the police service’s non-emergency phone number.

“This stuff is happening in the wee hours of the morning and people aren’t awake or watching their vehicles at 3 a.m. It’s really about the policing in our neighbourhoods,” Head said.

Head submitted a report to police himself as several of his vehicles, left parked in the driveway were hit.

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“It wasn’t an isolated incident,” he said.

As the investigation continues, police are asking for assistance in identifying those responsible for these incidents of mischief and willful damage. Residents who haven’t already reported damage or theft of property are encouraged to contact police.

As indicated by this map, the incidents occurred all over the city. (submitted photo/Prince Albert Police)

Anyone with video surveillance is asked to check their cameras and report any suspicious activity to police by calling the non-emergency phone number or Crime Stoppers.

Noting how in some instances, items such as wallets or sunglasses were left in sight of passersby, police are also encouraging the public to remove all valuables from vehicles, including keys, change, garage door openers, cameras, cellphones, backpacks and clothing.

A statement on the Prince Albert Midtown Neighbourhood Watch Facebook group reminds people to report these incidents to Prince Albert Police Service.

“Chances are people will not be found or held accountable, but it does create a reportable incident on the system. It creates a flag in the ”crime map” and helps distribute resources where needed. We do have an extra shift of officers that do not respond to regular calls and now do work on types of crime in the city. They are often in street clothes and in unmarked vehicles,” the statement read.

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