w w w .insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, D ecem ber 2 8 , 2 0 1 7 | 4 LOOK DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Hn EXPERIENCE XI Rash of break-ins before holidays Halton police are advising residents to be vigilant after seven Oakville homes were broken into in just four hours Tuesday, Dec. 19. Between noon and 4 p.m., thieves broke into homes on Watercliffe Court, Trawden Way, Morn ing Dove Drive, Slade Crescent, Martindale Avenue and Bayshire Drive. In six instances, front doors were forced open.In another, a hole was cut in glass beside the door so someone could reach in and unlock it. Police said jewelry and cash were targeted and believe the cases are connected to others in the Greater Toronto Area. A black Dodge Durango was seen in the area during two of the break-ins. Officers have extra patrols in marked and un marked vehicles in the affected areas and residents are asked to be vigilant and aware of any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods. If such activity is seen, residents can call police immediately and if possible provide a description of a person or vehicle including licence plate. Police also advise residents to properly secure valuable jewelry preferably in safety deposit boxes or in non-traditional areas of their homes (i.e. not in bedrooms). Residents away for the holidays should tell a trusted neighbour to pick up mail/newspapers and report suspicious activity at the residence. People should lock their doors and windows, in cluding the garage. They can also make the home appear occupied with timers for lights, leaving a TV or radio on or closing blinds and drapes. Police advise residents to consider adding win dow security film to glass and deadbolt the front door, using extra locks and at least three-inch screws to reinforce the secondary door and doorframe. 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