Case # 22-639

The LaSalle Police Service responded to a report of a person attempting to break into a home in the 3500 block of Donato Drive at 3:45 a.m., Thursday morning.

The reporting person immediately contacted police after they were awakened by a noise and observed a person trying to enter through their patio door. The suspect fled on foot after being startled by the homeowner and officers arrived on scene within minutes of the call to investigate. The suspect was not located and police believe that they left the area in a vehicle that was waiting in the 7000 block of Disputed Road. The only description of the suspect was a male who was wearing a black hoodie.

Police are asking residents in the area to check their video surveillance to determine if they captured any footage of this incident.

The LaSalle Police Service would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to keep your residence doors and windows, closed and locked, especially at night. We encourage homeowners to consider installing surveillance cameras as this has proven to be an invaluable tool in fighting and preventing crime. We also encourage everyone to apply the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) which is information and tips on changing the environment to and around your home or business in an effort to minimize the opportunity for a crime to take place. For more information on CPTED please visit https://www.cptedontario.com/

The LaSalle Police Service is asking all residents to call immediately if you observe any suspicious activity at any hour of the day. Anyone with information should call LaSalle Police Service at 519-969-5210 or Crime Stoppers at https://www.catchcrooks.com/ 519 258-8477.

Author: Senior Constable Terry Seguin#214