KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha Lakes Police Service is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at a Kent Street West business in Lindsay. Police say sometime between 9:00PM on September 14, and 6:50AM on September 15, unknown suspects smashed glass door panels to gain entry, a cash register containing a quantity of cash was stolen.
Anyone who may have information about the incident to contact them at 705.324.5252. If you wish to provide your information anonymously you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or at khcrimestoppers.com.
Kawartha Lakes Police are encouraging business owners to consider the following safety measures to help prevent break and enters:
- Post on doors/windows that no money is kept onsite.
- When closed, remove all cash from cash registers and leave them open with the cash trays out and visibly empty.
- Consider installing a video surveillance equipment.
- Consider installing an alarm system.
- Consider installing security film on windows/glass to help prevent easy entry.
- Keep some lighting on inside for surveillance opportunities during the overnight hours.
- Remove material around the business exterior that may be used to gain entry into the premises.
- Report suspicious persons or vehicles observed during operating hours to police.
