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'Who's there?': Police go door-knocking to help reduce property crime

People in the eastern half of Winnipeg could have officers at their doorways Friday.

Winnipeg Police Service officers fan out across eastern part of city Friday

Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service are knocking on doors in the eastern part of Winnipeg Friday as part of ongoing property crime prevention efforts. (Ken Tannenbaum/Shuttershock)

People in the eastern half of Winnipeg could have officers at their doorways Friday.

Members of the Winnipeg Police Service are paying select homeowners in the eastern half of Winnipeg a visit "as part of ongoing efforts to reduce property-related crime."

"Recognizing the importance citizens play in combating crime, this public awareness campaign is aimed at ensuring residents have the information they need to protect themselves from the possibility of being victimized," police said in a statement.

Police planned to work their way through the East District 4 of the city (east of the Red River) between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Winnipeg is divided into four police districts. The door-knocking campaign will occur in District 4 on Friday. (City of Winnipeg)