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Keeping watch on the city

Burnaby Citizens' Crime Watch is looking for some fresh blood. The volunteer group does regular patrols around Burnaby, looking for stolen vehicles and reporting suspicious activity to police.

Burnaby Citizens' Crime Watch is looking for some fresh blood.

The volunteer group does regular patrols around Burnaby, looking for stolen vehicles and reporting suspicious activity to police.

The group now has about 30 members, but they want more eyes and ears on local streets.

"It's giving back to the community," said longtime volunteer David Gates. "You're helping your local law enforcement. We are the eyes and ears of the RCMP. Our motto is to observe and report."

Gates said if volunteers see something that's "not right," they phone police and report the problem.

"We don't do any arresting or anything like that," he said.

Volunteer Lesley Gregorash said the group is especially useful for people who are considering a career in law enforcement.

To get involved, pick up an application at the RCMP detachment, at 6355 Deer Lake Ave. or any of the city's community police offices.

For more information, call 604-656-3223.

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