Residents living in condominiums and apartments in Richmond Hill have been put on alert by York Regional Police following a series of incidents. In recent events, suspects have been caught scouting units in various complexes before carrying out break-ins.
According to investigators, the suspects discreetly entered these buildings during the early hours of the morning. Their modus operandi involved applying a sticky substance on unit doors and tampering with communal exits to facilitate their access for future break-ins.
This criminal strategy aimed to ascertain whether units were occupied before attempting to burglarize them. Despite no specific suspect descriptions provided, authorities have urged property owners and tenants to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or activities to the police or building management.