Police in 53 Division have reported an increase in home break-ins for the same period compared to last year. The number is 65 compared to 49 over the entire division. Police also say that there is a trend to break-ins for the purpose of getting car keys and the stealing of cars out of driveways. They therefore are reminding homeowners to make sure homes are secure and that keys are stored out of sight. Overall, crime is said to be down in the division. South Bayview- land, as well call it, forms only a small part of 53 division which extends generally from the Don River on the east to Avenue Rd on the west and from Lawrence Ave on the north to Bloor St on the south.
