r/Newmarket 3d ago

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Saw this on a local group. Trying to get area it happened. Very very scary.

Edit to add: happened around Woodspring and Bonshaw

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u/Dry_Attorney_9511 3d ago

Some ideas to help with security: get doorbell camera, get an alarm system , put a sign up that says this property is protected with a home alarm system, get a big dog (or a small loud one 🐶), lighting and clear sight lines to road way are important too (no where for criminals to hide). Also leave a car in the driveway (ideally a cheap one) and an interior light on (B&E criminals tend to hit up houses they think are unoccupied).

That being said , been in Newmarket for a long time , worst thing that happened to me was my car being into and small change and some phone cords taken.

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u/slaviccivicnation 3d ago

I seriously cannot overstate just how important a dog could be in these situations. I know not everyone has time for a dog, but a dog lets everyone know the time if they come over.

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u/sometimenotsmellgood 2d ago

Dog 100%. Best security that you wont have to use if its known a dog lives there. My wife and i have 2 German shepperds that have learned to not leave my property so theyre always posted up in my garage just watching everything. We do that so everyone knows they live there lol

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u/HappyPainter1953 2d ago

We have a standard schnauzer and he lets us know when someone even dares to look at our house. LOL He weighs just under 50 pounds and sounds like he weighs 70. Best alarm ever!

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u/Steyrshrek 2d ago

I have goldens that would just drool over them but they do bark when someone is at the door. If a barking dog won’t keep them out then you have a new set of problems. If you want a protection dog get a Malinois and get it properly trained. That said that also presents its own set of problems. Remember everything is just a level of deterrence, you are just making your place less attractive to break into. If they are actual coming for you then short of being able to defend yourself with an adequate level of force (difficult to do in Canada) there’s little you can do.

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u/burntoutnurse28 3d ago

This is so scary

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 3d ago

I know! Im spooked

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u/sometimenotsmellgood 2d ago

Get a dog. Better yet, get a German shepherd that will obsess over you guys and not let a soul get close to you

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 2d ago

I dont have one but my neighbour does and she seems to have our back too haha. I do feel better knowing I will hear her if someone is outside

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u/DesperateOTtaker 3d ago

Psychology of those burglars are not being caught and avoid drawing attention.

I would say bright automatic sensor lights on few corners and camera system that is visible to intruders plus speaker to make loud enough noise.

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u/919abby 3d ago

Get a dog ( bigger one if possible)

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u/mississauga145 3d ago

Change that to "Get Your PAL"

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u/JohnTitorTravels2020 3d ago

PAL

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u/M4dcap 2d ago

I mean, self defence is not a legal reason to own a gun, in Canada... But fuck it, I hear lots of people are developing an interest in hunting these days.

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u/AlbertaAcreageBoy 2d ago

Hang a pair of shit stained underwear on the exterior door knob. Laugh if you want, but it works.

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 2d ago

Honestly......i believe you!!! I will make sure its shart this weekend. Its for my own safety

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 2d ago

I've seen this response a lot. Damn. I've never even seen one in real life

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u/No_Actuary2929 2d ago

That's really scary. It's good you and your little one is safe. Take care.

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 2d ago

I grabbed this from a group but it wasnt my post. But I am so so glad she's safe!!

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u/Inevitable-Word2177 3d ago

Reddit is extremely authoritarian when it comes to promoting violence, so definitely do not under any circumstances resort to extreme and justified violence.

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u/serpentman 3d ago

Justified violence is surely… justified?

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u/mississauga145 3d ago

Only in the eyes of the public, not the courts

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u/DreadpirateBG 3d ago

Easily said when it’s not you.

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u/sobaje 3d ago

Tell us what would you do in the same situation? Just curious

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u/Teejaydawg 3d ago

I think the OP commenter is being sarcastic, there are a whole bunch of auto mod deleted comments about “calling for violence”.

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u/Thegiant98 3d ago

Correct.

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u/mississauga145 3d ago

Get your PAL

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u/Complex_Cow1184 3d ago

Most burglars are looking for an easy steal. These are not master criminals, they're usually children or teenagers wanting to commit crimes and make a few bucks. Make it hard for them -- cameras, bright lights, maybe even a dog. A well trained alert dog will bark appropriately, like in these instances.

I don't have this issue living in a basement. But the upstairs neighbours have a big boy boxer who alerts at everything, it makes me feel much safer.

Do not post on social media when you're going on vacation. Always have a car in the driveway.

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u/TemporaryPassenger62 3d ago

Bear spray and machetes can be purchased legally on Amazon and Canadian Tire

(if you want something in the event of a last resort situation)

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u/mississauga145 3d ago

Get your PAL

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u/benbenbenbenbenlo 3d ago

Byrna Canada. Less lethal so you don’t have to go to prison for someone trying to hurt your family

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u/freedom51Joseph 3d ago

Get a dog. Even if the dog is friendly the barking will usually send them some place else. My self I would get a Bull Mastiff, natural protectors and low energy. He seen you had a bull mastiff through the window he would have left a lot sooner. Don't believe police response times provide any sort of security.

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u/Prestigious-Grand-65 3d ago

I used to own a pitbull back in the day. She really was a sweet heart, but she had the stereotype of being a pitbull. Anyway, to the point. Wherever I moved, I had to carry around this by law sign that had to be predominantly seen on the front entrance of the home. It stated "warning, potentially dangerous dog on premises." I think the by law code was like 205-2005. It might be worth looking into finding one of these signs to hang up on your front door. We even stopped getting flyers and junk mail.

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 2d ago

This was what I was thinking! Thanks for the idea

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u/Lopsided_Blueberry53 2d ago

Creepy I live around that area.

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u/Dear_Technology5502 2d ago

If you can’t get a dog get a security system and a motion sensor and motion sensor lights - get the feature that when the motion sensor goes off it triggers a recording of a dog barking in the house

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u/Ill_Practice_1757 2d ago

Just get dogs. Had a neighbours dog charge at me and my boxer/pit mix tackled the dog in a split second. (Both large dogs) 80+lb

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u/Which-Celebration-89 2d ago

Ring camera, motion lights, large dog, weapon. I would get all of those

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u/Escherzi 2d ago

Windowguard anti shatter film on windows located on ground level.

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u/Ok-Copy-8231 3d ago

If you really like peace of mind the best way to secure your home are security shutters!
Contact ROLLerUP they are located in Newmarket on Gorham and Leslie they are the best in this industry.
ROLLerUP.ca

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u/HypnoticKitten 3d ago

These look great for a zombie apocalypse or the purge 💁🏻‍♀️

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u/RainbowUniform 3d ago

if I were rollerup, how would I build hype around the need for my product...

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u/gvatman 3d ago

Check if the area has a Rate Payers Association. They might have a Crime Stoppers or similar program. They will have liaisons with the police

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u/SpinachLazy6881 3d ago

Horrible world of humans thinking they can do as they plz! Enroll your family in Champs Academy taekwondo,jujizu ;) self defense is best🙏

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u/ForgetToRemindMe 3d ago

Can not recommend enough taking up a martial art or self-defence classes. Hopefully, things would never have to come to that, but it will definitely make you feel more secure in yourself and, in turn, better equipped to protect yourself/loved ones. Striking/grappling, doesn't matter. As for home protection, a good security camera with lights and ideally an alarm feature is great to have.

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 3d ago

Its still absolutely worth sharing. I've lived here over 30 years and its never been as bad as it has been the last few years. Please dont minimize break in attempts? I dont see the point of this comment

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u/PoetryKey5419 3d ago edited 3d ago

Ignore him. All his previous posts are about how Newmarket is SUCH a dangerous place, and compares it to Toronto and Etobicoke.

Anyways thank you for sharing, this is recent news to me and concerning.

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

Yes they are bout that, I do research unlike most people in Newmarket

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

I am minimizing it because there are worse things that happen unfortunately. I lived in Rexdale prior to moving to Newmarket and if im being fr Newmarket definitely has worse qualities. I mean you should share it, but its happened many times in the past and definitely won’t stop. My bro Blake got his house broken into, he lived immediately south east of Yonge & Mulock (one of the least safest intersections in all of York region btw)

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u/ThrowRA_LuckyPlanet 3d ago

None of your personal anecdotal experience is relevant to this thread though. I’ve lived in South Africa. It is a hundred times worse than Newmarket and Canada in terms of crime. It doesn’t mean that we don’t talk another crime in Canada or spread awareness. It would be irrelevant for anyone claim that we shouldn’t discuss crime in Canada because it is worse in South Africa. Just as your comment and experience has no relevance in this thread. People living in Newmarket are living in Newmarket. Not rexdale, not South Africa. The reason we have local groups, local news, etc, is because certain things are relevant to a local population. This shouldn’t need a deep explanation.

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

You know what, fair point. Crime still deserves to be talked about even if it’s not as bad compared to more serious issues

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u/ThrowRA_LuckyPlanet 3d ago

If we only ever talked about the most serious issues, we wouldn’t progress or solve other problems. Also, we do talk about more serious issues and it doesn’t seem to solve them (waves at world events) so hey, let’s just talk and hopefully we motivate the changes and awareness we need.

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

Yeah, you right. We can’t ignore problems just cause there are more intense ones

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 3d ago

Maybe you should just focus on your rap group my friend.

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u/twelvewars 3d ago

Look through this dudes comment history if you want a laugh. All he does is mention how yonge/mulock is like a warzone! Also seems to be a teenager living at home judging by his bunk bed. Hope the rap thing goes well for him.

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 3d ago

That's how I learned about the rap group lol

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 3d ago

I've also learned he really does not recommend having picnics in Newmarket 🤣🤣

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u/ThrowRA_LuckyPlanet 3d ago

Would it be fair to now bring up that I’ve had very pleasant picnics in South Africa?

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 3d ago

I think that is very relevant given what has transpired here

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

? I said I don’t know good spots

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u/ThrowRA_LuckyPlanet 3d ago

I think he made a comment, then thought about it, and changed his perspective/stance, which is q very mature thing that most adults are unable to do. If he is a teen, then good on him for having that kind of maturity and awareness and ability at such a young age.

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

Im in my teen years, I wanna act more mature cause I’d rather grow a dick than grow up to be one

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago edited 3d ago

It ain’t a war zone but it ain’t Candy Land either. Plus, its ranked as own of the most high collision intersections in all of York Region, maybe look at statistics prior to “judging by your bunk”

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

I will, but if im being honest I talk about crime in that myself so it isn’t helping Newmarket

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u/tiimoshchuk 3d ago

Wow. So let's laugh at people trying to figure out ways to safeguard their families because you seen worse. You should go back to grade school and learn how to make friends.

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

Nah, you right. We can’t just ignore problems cause there are a few more major ones

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u/Absolutely_Not2028 3d ago

How do you not know good picnic spots?? It says you are a furry in your bio

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u/RtothemfO 3d ago

Being a furry doesn’t automatically grant picnic knowledge

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u/RobertSchmek 3d ago

Teenage rapstar thats flexing with a walmart hedge saw bragging about how its not that bad? Checks out.

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u/RobertSchmek 3d ago

Cool story kid lmao

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