Private security is working in tandem with Steinbach RCMP to stop theft and vandalism at housing developments under construction in the fast-growing city.

Developers were the ones who asked city council to find a solution.

“They brought their concerns forward and how they were being broken into and constantly being thieved and ransacked,” explained Mayor Earl Funk at the last council meeting of the southeastern Manitoba city.

Steinbach Security Services was previously hired at $360 per night after property crime increased and the number of police officers remained unchanged.

Steinbach council voted to extend the private security pilot project to the end of the year, and will explore the option of extending the contract.

If it is approved, the private security company would continue pa

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