A reminder from OPP about reporting all suspicious activity to police, following an incident in Adelaide Metcalfe Township Saturday evening.
Police were called to a rural residence around 6:30 p.m. after a suspicious person was in the area.
A male approached the residence and asked for diesel fuel.
The resident called police to alert them but when police arrived they could not locate the man.
OPP said the homeowner took the correct action in calling them and they are asking the public to always contact them to report suspicious activity.
“It assists officers in locating the suspect(s) to determine if their business in the area is legitimate, and provides investigative assistance if property crimes are reported in the area,” OPP said in a release.
They also have these tips to prevent property crimes:
- Watch for suspicious people or activity in your neighbourhood, and report the information to police immediately
- Have a trusted neighbour keep an eye out while you plan to be away. Do not announce your absence over social media
- Deter potential criminals. Ensure outside lights work and consider motion sensor lighting
- Lock doors and windows, even if you’re going out for a short time. Install quality locks and a deadbolt on each outside door
- Prevent break and enters. Keep garage doors and entry doors secured
- Avoid access by intruders. Lock your vehicles at all times. Remove or secure valuables out of sight, even when in the garage
- Store bicycles in garages and sheds. Keep all valuables in the home in secure locations. Consider recording serial numbers and taking photos of personal property for documentation purposes
- Trees, shrubs and fences create hiding spots for criminals. Keep your landscaping groomed and limit privacy fencing
- If you’re going to be away, keep the grass cut or driveway shovelled. Do not let newspapers or mail accumulate
