Quebecers are stealing Halloween decorations installed on their land by shameless thieves, who do not hesitate to expose the petty criminals on social networks.
“They stole pumpkins and pierced the inflatable decorations with knives. What happened is that we don’t decorate houses here anymore, which is especially boring for the children,” denounces Michel Bourget, a father of three young children.
A resident of a small family neighborhood in Lewes, he confirms that many complaints have been lodged with the local police in this regard. However, the latter could not help them find their culprits.
The results? On October 8, Mr.
“It’s a way to get revenge, but also to scare them and raise their awareness so they don’t start again. […] Because there are no decorations in our neighborhood, I will have to take my kids somewhere else on Halloween,” Levician laments.
“done”
The Register On Facebook they found dozens of posts like Michel Bourgeit’s, where Quebecers denounced thugs taking over their gourds or their witchcraft.
“I can’t believe we can take what isn’t ours by going through it [chez nous]Cathy Lefebvre, owner of L’Arbre De Vie, a boutique on Montreal’s South Shore, thunders.
Screenshot from Facebook, L’Arbre De Vie 2 inc.
Mme Lefebvre also posted a few seconds of video where we see a man grab a pumpkin from the front of his store and quickly slip it into his bag. “It’s happened so many times, even with a sign saying there are cameras, it doesn’t change anything,” he notes.
Sherbrooke resident Linda Lariviere said she had a hay bale and seven pumpkins installed in front of her house last week.
“It wasn’t worth that much, but it was the end of our exterior decor. […] I find it particularly a shame because many residents don’t want to decorate anymore, and it’s the children who pay the price,” explains Ms.me the river
during the day
Stéphanie Coulombe, from Val-Bélair, was shocked to learn that criminals stole a large inflatable cauldron in front of her house.
“I’m not happy. It happened on Friday morning, during the day. They came to my land. They had to untie it, untie it and take it away. It took a lot from the front. I see it as trespassing on my property,” says M.me Coulombe.
In the coming days, she will keep her eyes open to find him in his city or on social networks.
“They also stole a gardenia. It’s sad because these are not things you can find on Amazon and buy from me tomorrow morning. We’ve had cauliflower in our family for almost 20 years,” concludes Stéphanie Coulombe bitterly.
Tips for avoiding theft
Photo by Stephen Faucher
Stephen Faucher, president and founder of Concept Décors, says he has more than one trick to prevent his decorations from being stolen.
Stephen Faucher, president and founder of Concept Décors for 30 years, agreed to share his tips to discourage thieves from stealing your Halloween decorations.
- Tie your precious ornaments securely with wire.
- All your items should be mounted on a tree or a pole.
- Tie several items together with wires to make it difficult for thieves.
- Attach your decorations to stakes planted in the ground.
- Try installing your decorations in the air.
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