Burnaby RCMP Alert: Unlocked Patio Doors Used in Home Break-Ins

Section 1: Community Safety Alert Overview

Burnaby RCMP are warning residents to properly secure their homes after two residential break and enters occurred on the same day in the Forest Grove area of North Burnaby. In both incidents, thieves gained access through patio doors that had been left unlocked, allowing them to enter without forcing their way in.

Multiple rooms in each residence were searched and personal items, including jewelry, were stolen. With warmer weather leading many people to leave windows and doors open or unlocked, police are urging residents to double-check their home security every time they step out, even for a short period.

Section 2: Official Details from Burnaby RCMP

According to Burnaby RCMP, the following details have been confirmed:

• Two separate residential break and enters were reported on the same day.
• Both incidents took place in the Forest Grove neighbourhood in North Burnaby, British Columbia.
• In each case, an unlocked patio door was used as the point of entry.
• Several rooms inside the homes were searched through by the suspects.
• Personal property, including jewelry, was reported stolen in both break-ins.

Investigators also note that in previous years, residents have been victimized while they were at home but occupied in their back yards, leaving front doors or accessible windows unlocked. This pattern shows that even short periods of inattention can create an opportunity for property crime.

Before leaving your home, or when moving between the front and back of your property, Burnaby RCMP recommend the following precautions:

• Always close and lock all windows whenever you go out, regardless of how long you expect to be away.
• If your residence is equipped with a security system, arm your alarm every time you leave.
• Keep all doors locked even if you are at home but in the back yard or another area where you cannot see the main entry points.

Additional police guidance on securing your home against theft and vandalism is available through official home security tips resources. For a broader understanding of how property crime fits into local and national trends, residents can also explore CrimeCanada.ca tools such as our Safety Academy, which offers practical education on crime prevention and everyday risk reduction across Canada.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this warning from Burnaby RCMP highlights how quickly an unlocked door or window can turn into a serious loss for residents in British Columbia. Property crime often targets easy opportunities, and in many communities across Canada—whether in larger urban centres like Burnaby or smaller municipalities similar to those we track in areas such as Maisonnette, New Brunswick crime statistics and safety data—simple security habits can significantly reduce risk.

To strengthen your household’s safety posture, we encourage residents to establish a routine “lock-up checklist” before leaving home: verify all doors and windows are secured, ensure alarms and motion lights are active where available, and keep valuables out of plain sight. Discuss these steps with all members of your household so that everyone understands their role in home security. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support communities with clear, data-informed safety information so that preventable crimes—like opportunistic break and enters through unlocked patio doors—become less common over time.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.