[recycled sixtie]

With the price of oil way down there are increased number of layoffs particularly in Fort Macmurray/tar sands project. So now we have more unemployed workers in Edmonton.
Crime has increased because there are more misbehaving dudes around.

The Police chief here wants to hire an additional 80 police to combat increased crime rate.
Typical crime increase in our area are breaking into cars, stealing parts of cars, burglary.

I don't understand the many home owners and renters who park their cars outside and collect belongings(junk?) in the garage. Cars outside are regularly broken into and gas stolen from the gas tank.

Many homeowners/tenants don't have locks on their gates. Old cars are parked on property with expired tags.
Edmonton tends to have a higher crime rate than other cities of similar size. We lose about 1-2 police officers a year. Keep your eyes open. Secure all valuables and for pete's sake keep your cars in the garage.

Cheers, Guy