Police caution public after theft of personal items at local parks

Kingston Police have issued a warning to the public after a recent rash of thefts have been reported at local parks in the community.

The majority of these thefts have occurred at Gord Downie Park located on King Street near Queen’s University and Kingston General Hospital.

Personal items have been taken by unknown suspects while victims are distracted, swimming or playing sports elsewhere in the park.

Kingston Police would like to remind the public that it is important, while visiting parks and enjoying other various outdoor activities in the community, to keep personal property and items supervised at all times so as not to become victims of theft.