CRIME WATCH - PART OF THE SOLUTION! Observe, Record and Report! "One evening in February, 'Unit 3' of the Richmond Citizens Crime Watch began patrolling a business complex for suspicious activity. While checking vehicles in the parking lot using the ICBC Stolen Auto Recovery System, Unit 3's laptop sounded a distinct alarm indicating a possible stolen vehicle. The two-person team radioed their discovery to the base operator and took up a safe position to observe at a distance. Local RCMP confirmed the vehicle to be stolen. As they waited for police to arrive, the volunteers observed a single male get into the stolen vehicle and drive away. Maintaining a safe distance, Unit 3 followed the vehicle and constantly reported its position. RCMP members successfully closed in, stopped the vehicle and took the lone male occupant into custody with charges pending! This is a textbook example of citizens and police working together to make their city a safer place to live!" Richmond Citizens Crime Watch is sponsored and supported by ICBC, Richmond RCMP, the City of Richmond, RHE Communications, Richmond Block Watch, and numerous other community partners. We are always accepting new volunteers. Applicants are required to live, work or attend college in Richmond, be 19 years or older, submit to a criminal record check and commit to a minimum of one patrol shift (appox. 5 hours/shift) per month. For further information, contact Richmond Crime Watch at 604-264-3588 or at [email protected].