The end of the year holiday season is suddenly upon us.

So before our calendars fill up with all kinds of public and private activities that will be going on at Lakeside in the coming weeks, it would be wise to take a breather to think about ways to avoid mishaps that could spoil festive spirits.

Anyone keeping a regular pulse on the community knows that petty crime is already on the rise. Pickpockets and thieves are lurking everywhere they are likely to find easy targets.

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