Alberta RCMP is reminding residents to take steps to protect their mail from theft and to consider signing up for the RAVE Mobile Safety notification system.
Police say installing a locking mailbox, collecting mail promptly, and shredding documents with personal information are some of the most effective ways to prevent theft. For packages, the RCMP recommends using secure delivery boxes, requesting signatures on delivery, or arranging for a trusted neighbour to collect parcels.
“Mail theft can be more than an inconvenience; it can lead to identity fraud and other serious crimes,” the RCMP said in a release.
Alongside the tips, Mounties are encouraging Albertans to subscribe to RAVE Mobile Safety, a mass notification tool that shares real-time alerts about crimes in progress, traffic advisories, missing persons, and local crime prevention measures. The platform is also used to notify community members about presentations and policing initiatives.
Residents can sign up for notifications based on their RCMP jurisdiction at getrave.ca.
Anyone who sees suspicious activity is asked to report it to local police and to call 911 in emergencies. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at P3Tips.com.