{"id":76711,"date":"2025-09-05T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=76711"},"modified":"2025-09-05T07:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:52:10","slug":"ssm-police-increase-in-smash-and-grabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/05\/ssm-police-increase-in-smash-and-grabs\/","title":{"rendered":"SSM Police – Increase in Smash-and-Grabs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is advising the community of an increase in \u201csmash-and-grabs\u201d, as well as thefts from unlocked vehicles, over the past few weeks<\/p>\n

Sault Police have received multiple reports of individuals breaking vehicles\u2019 windows and stealing items from inside\u2014including five incidents outside of businesses on Great Northern Road on the evening of September 3, 2025.<\/p>\n

Similar smash-and-grab incidents, as well as incidents involving theft from unlocked vehicles, have also recently been reported in the downtown core, east end, and along Great Northern Road. The majority of incidents have occurred in parking lots.<\/p>\n

The investigations into these incidents are ongoing.<\/p>\n

Increase the Security of Your Vehicle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although the thieves are becoming more brazen, there are simple steps you can take to decrease your risk of becoming a victim of a smash-and-grab or theft from your vehicle:<\/p>\n

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  • Never leave money, credit cards, cell phones, tablets, valuables, bags, purses, wallets, tools, etc. inside your vehicle<\/li>\n
  • If items must be left inside your vehicle, do not leave them in plain sight or secure them in your trunk or other lockable area of the vehicle.<\/li>\n
  • Park your vehicle in well-lit area, or in an area with motion-activated lights<\/li>\n
  • Park your vehicle in view of CCTV cameras, business windows, etc. if possible<\/li>\n
  • Consider using some form of security system for your vehicle and\/or investing in a security camera<\/li>\n
  • Keep your doors locked at all times \u2013 even if you just forgot something inside your residence, are returning a shopping cart, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Reporting Theft from Your Vehicle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    You can report theft from your vehicle (under $5,000 in value), mischief or damage caused to a vehicle, and other crimes by submitting a report online. Visit our\u00a0Online Reporting webpage\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n

    You can also call the non-emergency line at (705) 949-6300 or walk in to file a report.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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