The Richmond RCMP is expanding the hours of its “safe exchange zone” in response to a rising number of thefts and fraud incidents linked to online buy-and-sell marketplaces.
Like many B.C. police services, Richmond Mounties have a special area at their detachment for buyers and sellers to meet and make exchanges in a safe place, monitored by CCTV.
The Richmond RCMP says it has seen a 67 per cent rise in online transaction-related fraud and robbery incidents, which in some cases have involved weapons like pepper sprays or knives.
“Expanding the Safe Exchange Zone is part of Richmond RCMP’s commitment to community safety and crime prevention,” Richmond RCMP Officer-in-Charge Chief Supt. Dave Chauhan said in a media release.
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“We strongly encourage Richmond residents to utilize this space for all online marketplace transactions, reducing the need for police intervention and protecting our community members from potential harm.”
The Richmond RCMP’s safe exchange zone is located in the lobby of its main detachment at 11411 No. 5 Rd.
The new hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays.
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