Date: Tue Jul  8 15:27:27 2008
Subject: PA/MRU #08-348 NIGHTTIME RESIDENTIAL BREAK-INS
From: Mary Ann Houston

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             CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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The Calgary Police Service is cautioning residents of the
communities of Sunnyside and Hillhurst to be vigilant in
securing their homes, especially at night, and to be cautious
when answering their door to strangers.

Since June 16, 2008, a higher than normal number of late
-night and early-morning residential break-ins have occurred
in the communities of Sunnyside and Hillhurst. In a number of
these cases, it is believed that a man entered the homes
through the unlocked screen doors or windows of the
residences. 

Residents of these communities should also pay special
attention to suspicious persons, especially those who may be
canvassing doo-to-door soliciting for donations or providing
other services for monetary compensation. Several reports of
thieves accessing residents using the pretense of selling
something or collecting donations for a cause have been
reported as of late.

The man in the attached photograph is a person of interest to
the Calgary Police Service in relation to some these
incidents. If anyone can identify this person, or has any
information related to these offences, they are asked to call
the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234, Det. Treit in
District 3 at 403-567-6300, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222
-TIPS (8477).

The Calgary Police Service reminds citizens to ensure their
homes are always secured, regardless of whether or not their
residence is occupied, and to report any suspicious activity
immediately to the police.

RELEASED BY S/SGT. GREG JOHNSON, CALGARY POLICE SERVICE
DISTRICT 3

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Public Email Contact: 

    cps@calgarypolice.ca

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