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Procedures for Reporting a Crime

CRIME IN PROGRESS: CALL 911

Never is it our responsibility to chase down criminals - simply call the police!

Many people hesitate to call the police because they do not want to leave their name with the dispatcher; do not worry - the police DO NOT give out names!

By reporting criminal activity we can help police track & prosecute criminals. Often break-and-enter crimes are linked to other crimes such as drug activity.

Suspicious behaviour or a crime that has already occurred, call:

OPP | non-emergency: 1-888-310-1122

Bylaw enforcement: 613-339-2442

MNR Tips line: 1-877-847-7667

Fire Chief, Highlands East:
705-448-2981 x 428

IF A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITED...

Cottage Owner

If you’ve been broken into, call Police at 1-888-310-1122 to report the crime, or report online to the OPP
If you see a crime in progress call 911
Call your Zone Coordinator to report the crime.
While keeping in mind personal safety and individual property rights, check on neighbouring properties for signs of entry, theft and/or damages.

Note: you should only be checking properties where you know your neighbours, and both they and you are comfortable checking on their property.

Zone Coordinator

Collect information from the owner regarding:

when the break-in may have occurred
what was taken
any damage
whether they noticed evidence of additional break-ins at neighbouring cottages

This information will be considered personal and confidential and will only be shared with other Cottage Watch Coordinators and KLA directors.

Only general information about the incident (e.g., approx. date, streets involved, number of properties involved) will be shared with other zone residents and KLA members.

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Thanks to KLA member Rob Horsburgh for his photograph of Wallace Island used as the background photo throughout this site