Signs Against Crimes

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia is inviting you to help nail thieves who steal or sabotage equipment from construction sites.

A new partnership with Crime Stoppers Nova Scotia was unveiled today with the help of Justice Minister Michael Baker. This initiative will feature construction site signs and tool stickers which will prominently display the toll-free Crime Stoppers number.

"Each year theft or equipment damage at construction sites costs the industry about one million dollars," said Mr. Baker. "This criminal activity causes construction delays and increased costs, and we want to put an end to it."

"Partnering with Crime Stoppers provides us with a proven method of preventing criminal activity. This is a win-win solution for both organizations and for communities around the province," said David Bancroft, president of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia.

The Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers program is designed to encourage people to anonymously report criminal activities.

"Crime Stoppers is delighted to enter into partnership with the Construction Association of Nova Scotia. It is our strong feeling that our program will be of assistance to the construction industry in the reduction of crime," said Crime Stoppers president Alan McNutt.

The first sign was erected today at the site of the new adult correctional facility and forensic psychiatric hospital in Burnside, at Colford Avenue and Gloria McCluskey Drive. Signs will be appearing at sites around the province, and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia will also be contributing to the Crime Stoppers tips fund.

Since Crime Stoppers began in 1987, close to $3 million in stolen property has been recovered and about 2,000 people have been arrested.