Crime Wave in West Vancouver Serves as Warning to Other “Safe” Neighbourhoods

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The North Shore News reported today of a recent rash of burglaries in the quiet and affluent suburb of West Vancouver. 17 break-ins have occurred in the span of just a few weeks with thieves plundering “laptops, jewelry, iPads and cash” during broad daylight. Many residents are no doubt surprised to hear of a crime wave in their comfortable and close-knit neighbourhood. But as Cpl. Fred Harding points out in the North Shore News article, the sense of security enjoyed by residents of areas like West Van can make them a target for thieves. “The fact that West Vancouver has one of the lowest crime rates in Canada,” says Harding, “can make some residents complacent about setting alarms and locking up properly,” giving burglars an open invitation to make off with their valuables.

Incidents like this should encourage homeowners to reevaluate their residential security measures. We all like to trust in the safety and security of our neighborhoods, but stories like this remind us that even in areas of relative low crime we still need to be vigilant about preventing loss of property and diminishing risk to personal safety. This doesn’t have to be a grand undertaking: by selecting the right home alarm system and taking some simple steps to enhance the security of your home you can go a long way towards ensuring the safety of your family and the protection of your valuables.

A residential security system from Optimum Security and Reliance Protectron provides state-of-the art protection backed by extensive research into how home invasions occur and how they can be most effectively prevented. With voice response technology and private guard response service, break-ins are detected immediately with fast and effective response. Many thieves will try to cut the phone lines to your residence to prevent detection, but our wireless systems allow us to monitor your residence no matter what happens.

In addition to equipping your home with a trusted Reliance Protectron security system from Optimum Security, there are other important steps that you can take to deter break-ins, increase your personal security and minimize losses. Visit the Vancouver Police Department’s website to learn about more simple measures to make your home more secure.