Perth County OPP recognize that while online classified marketplace transactions involving new and used goods are popular with the public, the practice can present a safety risk to buyers and sellers.
Online classified and auction sites are often used as tools to sell stolen property to unknowing victims and can present a safety threat. In order to increase public safety and reduce crime, OPP are inviting members of the public to use two parking spots that have been designated as a safe trade zone on Wellington Street, in the parking lot across from the Mitchell Fire Hall.
'Project Safe Trade' is designed to assist online buyers and sellers in having a safe place to complete their transactions.
These spots are marked with signs, and the public is encouraged to utilize the community safe zone in an effort to move online marketplace transactions away from secluded parking lots or private residences and bringing them into public places.
