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Elsies River police are appealing to motorists to report smash-and-grab incidents, no matter how minor it may seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police spokesperson Daphne O\u2019Reilly says there has been a spate of incidents in the area, with sporadic reports to police, but she believes not all cases are being reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s sad that we can\u2019t drive where we want to.\u201d <\/div>\n
Captain O\u2019Reilly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf people don\u2019t report, the police won\u2019t know. We urge the community to report incidents so extra patrols can be done in the areas,\u201d says O\u2019Reilly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hotspot for smash-and-grabs in the area includes the corner of 31st Avenue and Owen Street. There are also some incidents on the corners of Halt and Viking roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She says these incidents often occur during morning and afternoon peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Reilly says: \u201cIt\u2019s sad that we can\u2019t drive where we want to, but at the same time we need to be aware of our surroundings and not make ourselves targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAccording to the Road Traffic Act, we are not allowed to drive with our cellphones so I urge motorists not to be on cellphones while behind the wheel. Don\u2019t check messages because that can wait until you reach your destination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Reilly advises that when motorists get to these hotspot areas, they should close their windows and put valuables in the boot instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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