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Lookout for the "Grinch" over holidays: Crime Stoppers

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 06 Dec, 2023 10:42 AM

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers is reminding people to be on the lookout for the “Grinch” this holiday season.

The agency says as street crimes are hitting an all-time high, porch pirates, parking lot break-and-enters and online fraud are among the things to watch out for this holiday season.

Executive director Linda Annis says people who witness a crime but want to remain anonymous can contact her agency by phone.

The agency is also offering some tips for everyone to have a safe holiday season, including not leaving "easy picking" for thieves and thinking twice before clicking “yes” on the online shopping cart.

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