Serial burglaries
In recent months, a man has been committing a series of break-ins and thefts at tourist rentals in Orient Bay. Faced with this upsurge in crime, accommodation providers are becoming concerned.
Known to the police, this man breaks into tourist accommodation, whether occupied or empty, to steal cash and other electronic devices. Although he is not violent, his methods are frightening:
climbing balconies, forcing open windows, and breaking in. "It really unsettles our customers. He doesn't hesitate to enter even when the accommodation is rented, creating a climate of insecurity," says one accommodation provider. Faced with these repeated criminal acts, professionals have been forced to invest in protective equipment: installing surveillance cameras and reinforcing locking systems. Even more regrettably, they now have to warn their customers to remain vigilant. "During his last intrusion, it was 9 p.m. How can we explain to our tenants that they have to barricade themselves in when they chose Orient Bay precisely for its setting?" wonders one professional. Tourists and accommodation providers have filed numerous complaints, and the police have arrested the individual several times for burglary, theft and trespassing. Several cases are currently under investigation, but his complex administrative situation seems to be complicating the proceedings. Professionals in the sector are now hoping for lasting solutions to protect their business and restore their customers' confidence.
