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Peace Arch News Wednesday, April 7, 2010
news Alarms, surveillance encouraged by police
Peninsula hit by rash of break-ins, vandalism
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nected to similar break-ins to three businesses the previous week at Elgin Blustering winds and pelting rain Corners. weren’t enough to deter thieves and “When you see them happen in vandals from plying their trade on the close proximity to each other, in our Peninsula late last month. experience, it says it’s the same person On March 29, White Rock police or group of individuals,” Neily said. fielded reports of weekend break-ins A concerted effort to identify and to three uptown businesses: one in capture the culprits is ongoing, he said. the 15100-block of Roper Street, and Neily said business owners can help two on Johnston Road, in the 1300 deter such crimes by steps including and 1500 blocks of the installing alarms and ❝When you see them thoroughfare. video surveillance. In each, culprits The public also has a happen in close broke through the front proximity... it says it's the role to play in reportdoors and targeted the ing any suspicious tills, said Const. Janelle same person or group of activity, he said. individuals❞ Shoihet. Shoihet said White South Surrey police Rock police are also Const. Peter Neily dealt with two similar investigating damage incidents that morning, an attempted to five Marine Drive parking meters break-in to a business near 154 Street that occurred overnight Sunday. and 24 Avenue; and the successful Police have no suspects in any of the breach of one near 32 Avenue and incidents. King George Boulevard. Anyone with information on the Const. Peter Neily said it is likely the White Rock incidents is asked to consame person or group is responsible tact Const. Chris Kienzle at 778-593for the crimes. 3600. Regarding the Surrey break-ins, He believes they may also be con- call 604-599-0502. Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
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White Rock Age Friendly Plan Community Consultation Open Houses Please drop by one of our Community Consultation Open Houses to give our input on how White Rock is meeting the needs of seniors within the following key areas: o Transportation o Housing o Social participation o Respect and social inclusion o Civic participation and employment o Communication and information o Community support and health services o Outdoor spaces and buildings
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April 13: White Rock Community Centre: 15154 Russell Avenue