Brentwood Office

Summer Love Needed at the Little Food Library

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Summer #7, Our Little Free Food Library Needs some summer love ❤, past few months donations have been down significantly.

Many people in Calgary are struggling, recent Calgary Food Bank post comments 100% increase in demand for their services in just 2 years.

Liza recently commented about how quickly the pantry can empty. Your help makes a real difference to those struggling in Brentwood and beyond.

Drop a food donation ANYTIME in the box beside the door 3624 Boulton Rd NW or making a monetary donation so that we can purchase more food.

Non-perishables, fresh bread, gift cards to purchase food or cash are welcome. Text 403.606.6949 to arrange pickup of cash, gift cards. One item makes a difference!

Could you check your pantry for items you won’t use or that are close to best before date

 

Need Help?
Call 211 – resources in Calgary Food, Shelter, Mental Health Resources

Calgary Food Bank Hamper # 403-253-2055

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Catalytic Converter Theft Spike

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A Message from Calgary Police Service

I am contacting your community to inform you of a spiked crime trend that is affecting Calgary.

In the last 60 days there has been a significant increase in Catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. District 3 alone, has experienced 28 reported incidents of catalytic converter thefts and we believe there are more reported incidents in waiting to be uploaded to CopLogic (there is a backlog). We also suspect there may be some unreported thefts as well. This crime involves criminals using a power tool (usually an angle grinder) to saw off the catalytic converter from underneath a vehicle. Our crime analyst has identified the communities of Hounsfield Heights and St. Andrews Heights (west side parking lot of McMahon stadium) as hot spots for this theft within the district, although the spike is a city-wide crime trend.

Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity and to continue to report any incidents online. If anyone is witnessing a theft in progress or soon after, please encourage them to call 911 immediately. Please share and reiterate crime prevention tips associated with vehicle theft. I have provided a link below for reference. I would also add that citizens are encouraged to park their vehicles in their garage (if available) overnight.

https://www.calgarypolice.ca/public-safety/crime-prevention/travel-and-vehicle-safety/preventing-vehicle-theft-and-break-ins.html

Our reports indicate the following:

  • Thefts are most likely to occur between 3:00am – 4:00am, 8:00am – 9:00am, 2:00pm – 3:00pm and 10:00pm – 11:00pm; and
  • Most targeted vehicles are:
  1. Mitsubishi RVR (2012-2024 models)
  2. Honda Element (2004-2010 models)
  3. Honda CRV (2003-2004 models)
  4. Honda Accord (2006 model).

Our CRO team is working to minimize this trend within District 3.

Regards,

Cst. Bryan North #5009 | District 3 Community Resource Office

Calgary Police Service | 4303 14 St NW, Calgary, AB

pol5009@calgarypolice.ca

Brentwood Community Association