Police are encouraging community members residing in rural areas to immediately report any suspicious activity they may witness following an uptick in break and enters.

According to police, on Sept. 14, Portage la Prairie RCMP received several calls of break and enters in rural areas around Portage la Prairie. RCMP say they will continue to patrol the rural areas but are asking that those residing in rural communities watch out for your neighbours and report any suspicious activities, vehicles or people immediately upon observing it.