With many businesses across Winnipeg closed due to COVID-19, owners are hoping to keep their shops from being the target of criminals.
The Winnipeg Police Service released a series of tips on Sunday after receiving a “number of inquiries from local business owners asking for advice.” The police say most property crimes are crimes of opportunity which owners can work to prevent by taking these steps: [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] • Activate your alarm and video monitoring systems• Do not leave any valuables visible or accessible• Deactivate all scheduled door openings• Empty or remove all ATM’s• Move all safes and tills off-site.