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Charges laid in string of break-ins in southwest Calgary

Calgary police have laid charges in six of 16 residential break-ins in the city's southwest.
Calgary police have laid charges in six of 16 residential break-ins in the city's southwest. Global News/File

Calgary police have made several arrests in a series of break-ins in five southwest communities.

During the week of October 19 to the 26, 16 break-ins were reported in Evergreen, Millrise, Auburn Bay, Silverado and Chaparral.

In some of the cases,  the burglars broke in through the garage after swiping garage door remotes from vehicles parked in driveways.

In one incident, the culprit broke into a home and returned two days later to take a vehicle using stolen keys.

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Police have charged several people in connection with six of the break-ins and are investigating whether any of the other burglaries are connected.

Police are reminding Calgarians they can protect themselves, and their property, with some simple precautions:

  • Ensure all vehicles are locked, with the windows up.
  • Hide or  remove all valuables, keys, garage door openers and other property from unattended vehicles.
  • Ensure all home and garage doors, patio doors and windows are secured even when you are home, day or night, including the door from an attached garage to the house.
  • Don’t drive away from your home until you’ve seen the garage door close completely.
  • Check all vehicles, doors and windows before turning in for the night.
  • Consider installing home and vehicle alarm systems and vehicle anti-theft devices.
  • Let your neighbours know if they’ve left doors open or vehicles unlocked.
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