Reoffenders make up a large portion of the property crimes in Smiths Falls, according to Acting Chief Jodi Empey.
It’s a trend they’re able to follow policing in a small community and knowing who often gets in trouble.
Empey said some people will never learn their lesson.
While last year’s numbers aren’t yet available to the public, the 2022 SFPS annual report showed a 26% jump in property crime from 2021.