What's Happening?
Back to School 2021
A reminder to drivers that school zones are back in effect from 7:30am - 5:00pm on school days. The speed limit in these zones is 30km/h - please slow down to help keep students safe. Chilliwack RCMP and Speedwatch will be throughout the community ensuring that drivers are following the school zone rules.
Please remember that drivers must stop when approaching a stopped school bus that has its overhead red lights flashing and stop sign out. Whether you're driving behind the bus or towards it, you must stop. Remain stopped until the lights stop flashing & the stop sign goes back in.
Keep an eye out for the Chilliwack RCMP's "Positive Ticketing" campaign!
Vehicle Thefts:
Recently there has been a string of car thefts happening across Chilliwack! Each theft has had one thing in common; Keys being left in the ignition and the cars being left running. Citizens are preoccupied by running back into the house/garage/store for a minute or two and returning to find their vehicle stolen.
We want to remind everyone to always take out the keys whenever they are going to be away from their vehicle, even if its only for 30 seconds!
The "Crime of Opportunity" only needs a few seconds to be committed.
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We want to remind everyone to always take out the keys whenever they are going to be away from their vehicle, even if its only for 30 seconds!
The "Crime of Opportunity" only needs a few seconds to be committed.
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Scam Alert:
- Door-to-Door Scams
o Some companies & organizations are conducting door-to-door; however, we advise everyone to firstly ask for the individuals name and ID number, confirm that this individual is an employee with the company – via phone call – and also confirm that their company is in fact running a door-to-door solicitation
- CRA Phone Call Scams
o Please be advised that the CRA will never – even during COVID-19 – issue arrest warrants or ask for payments over the phone; if you receive a call asking you to pay to avoid arrest, hang up and call the Chilliwack RCMP Non-emergency line at (604) 792-4611
- SIM Swapping Scams
o This relatively new scam comes in the form of an email; the scammer will contact you under an email domain similar to your provider’s and offer “limited time offers”, these can be difficult to spot, however if the email senders name does not specifically state Shaw/Telus/Rogers, etc. then it is likely a scam. To make sure, contact your provider to confirm the limited time offers that are listed in the email
- Amazon Scam
o Individuals are receiving calls and texts from scammers staging as Amazon employees. They will ask for Credit Card info or your Amazon Account details, they may even as to remotely connect to your computer. This is a scam and should be reported to the local authorities.
- "Dubai Gold Scam"
o This scam is where the suspect will convince unsuspecting victims regarding Dubai Gold for cheap prices ($200 - $1000). This has been happening frequently across the Lower Mainland. If this happens to you please contact the RCMP as well as the BC Fraud Alert Line.
If you believe you may have been scammed, call the RCMP Non-emergency line (604 792-4611) and the BC Fraud Alert Line (1-800-348-5358).
We hope you are all staying safe.
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o Some companies & organizations are conducting door-to-door; however, we advise everyone to firstly ask for the individuals name and ID number, confirm that this individual is an employee with the company – via phone call – and also confirm that their company is in fact running a door-to-door solicitation
- CRA Phone Call Scams
o Please be advised that the CRA will never – even during COVID-19 – issue arrest warrants or ask for payments over the phone; if you receive a call asking you to pay to avoid arrest, hang up and call the Chilliwack RCMP Non-emergency line at (604) 792-4611
- SIM Swapping Scams
o This relatively new scam comes in the form of an email; the scammer will contact you under an email domain similar to your provider’s and offer “limited time offers”, these can be difficult to spot, however if the email senders name does not specifically state Shaw/Telus/Rogers, etc. then it is likely a scam. To make sure, contact your provider to confirm the limited time offers that are listed in the email
- Amazon Scam
o Individuals are receiving calls and texts from scammers staging as Amazon employees. They will ask for Credit Card info or your Amazon Account details, they may even as to remotely connect to your computer. This is a scam and should be reported to the local authorities.
- "Dubai Gold Scam"
o This scam is where the suspect will convince unsuspecting victims regarding Dubai Gold for cheap prices ($200 - $1000). This has been happening frequently across the Lower Mainland. If this happens to you please contact the RCMP as well as the BC Fraud Alert Line.
If you believe you may have been scammed, call the RCMP Non-emergency line (604 792-4611) and the BC Fraud Alert Line (1-800-348-5358).
We hope you are all staying safe.
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Chilliwack Break & Enter Spree
Recently there has been an increase of car break-ins as well as garage break-ins in Chilliwack! The suspects have been able to gain access to the garages by using the garage openers left in vehicles. We advise everyone to conduct a “9 p.m. Routine” and remove all values (including keys, garage door openers, etc.) at 9 p.m.
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Crime Reporting Options
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