To Strathcona Block Watches: A message from 600 Union. Look like a climbing thief is taking advantage of open upper floor doors and windows. Keep a watch and close all windows and doors when going out.
"on monday july 30 about noon, a slim/fit first nations man, early 30s, wearing a white t-shirt with cut off sleeves, jeans and sneakers scaled a wall and entered a townhouse through a second-story balcony door. the resident of the 500 block of union street home chased him from the premises. the robber went willingly without a word while the resident did swear and shout a lot at him while he scaled the wall on his way out. all he managed to take was a can of pop from the fridge."
The Vancouver Police Department has an excellent crime prevention website to show homeowners and tenants as well as vehicle owners how to prevent break-ins. It will show you how to protect your home's windows and doors as well as garages