Hello, Ward 6,
The District 2 Calgary Police Service would like Ward 6 residents to be aware of an uptick in break and enters. This time of year, CPS generally sees an increase of break and enters due to the warm weather. We encourage you to be diligent in completing the 9PM routine.
The 9PM routine recommends:
• Removing valuables from vehicles including keys and garage door openers.
• Ensuring vehicles are locked, windows are closed, and, if possible, parked in a garage.
• Closing garage doors and windows.
• Locking any person-doors in the garage, including those leading into a house.
• Checking that all house doors are locked.
• Ensuring all windows are shut.
• Turning on an exterior light.
• Report suspicious activity by calling the non-emergency number at 403-266-1234.
Another advisory that we would like to make sure you are aware of is parking payment scams. Physical parking tickets are being placed on vehicles which include a fraudulent website link – CalgaryParkPlus.com – for payment of tickets.
What Calgarians should know:
Fake vs Real: Fake tickets direct individuals to make payments at CalgaryParkPlus.com. This is not the authorized website that Calgary Parking uses for paying tickets. Calgary Parking’s official website for ticket payments is www.calgaryparking.com/tickets.
Verify it: If you receive a parking ticket, you can verify its authenticity by contacting Calgary Parking at 403-537-7000 or online at CalgaryParking.com.
Destroy it: If you identify a parking ticket as fake, please destroy it immediately to prevent further confusion. Do not follow any instructions provided on the fraudulent ticket.
Report it: If you have any information or witness individuals distributing these fake parking tickets, please report it to the Calgary Police Service (CPS) non-emergency line at 403-266-1234.
Protect Yourself: Do not share personal information online or over the phone unless you are sure it’s safe.
Sincerely,
Councillor Richard Pootmans
Ward 6 – Councillor Richard Pootmans proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Coach Hill, Cougar Ridge, Discovery Ridge, Glamorgan, Glenbrook, Glendale, Medicine Hill, Patterson, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona, Wentworth, West Springs, Westgate
