Some of you may have heard the recent reports of increased incidents of crime in our area. Thanks to those of you who reached on social media and email to share this with the HOA and your neighbours.  Please see the information below:

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 Police warn of residential break and enters: The Edmonton Police Service is alerting Southwest ravine-area residents to a string of residential break and enters.

Since January 2026, police are investigating seven residential break and enters occurring in the earlier evening hours in homes primarily near the Whitemud and Blackmud Creek ravines. The houses appear to be targeted at random; however, the suspects almost exclusively enter when the occupants are not at home. 

The suspects typically gain access to the homes by smashing the glass in a rear window or rear door. Once inside, they head straight to the primary suite to locate jewelry and high-end clothing, then quickly flee to a newer model vehicle waiting outside. Surveillance video has captured a Silver GMC Terrain believed to be a 2024-2026 model, and a Ford Escape, possibly ST edition, believed to be a 2023-2026 model.

Please continue to take care of yourselves and look out for each other.  The police suggest the following tips:

To help protect their property, police advise homeowners:

* Leave lights on inside when leaving the residence.

* Do not post to social media about travel plans.

* Have someone check on your house while you’re away on vacation, bring in mail, put out garbage bins, cut grass or shovel snow, etc.

* Invest in a home security system that includes motion and glass-break sensor and interior cameras.

* Install motion-activated lights.

* Place valuable items in a safe or well-hidden location.

* Keep serial numbers and photos of valuables so they can be traced if stolen.

More information about home security is available on the EPS website.

 

Residents are asked to report suspicious activity, including suspicious vehicles that are seen idling in your area to police. Call 911 if you witness a crime in progress, or for non-emergencies, call 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

 

Together, we can continue to keep our community safe and secure!

 

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