Superintendent Trevor Hermanutz with the Edmonton police service joined CTV Morning Live’s Kent Morrison to discuss ways of protecting yourself and your property during the holidays.
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.
Kent Morrison: Amid the joy of the season, there is danger still lurking. What should people generally be looking out for during this holiday season?
Trevor Hermanutz: It’s the holiday season of giving, and we all get presents for people. Primarily, we see a real increase in thefts, so theft prevention is probably the biggest thing I can give people for advice at this time of year. Protect your valuables, protect your presents.
Kent: There was a recent report that said 1-in-10 Canadians have been impacted by porch pirates. Have you seen an increase of that here in the city?
Trevor: It is because you’ll see a lot of deliveries occurring. It used to be where you go to the stores and buy your presents, but …