Residents of Burlington, Milton, Oakville can shred personal papers, donate to charity

Halton police are offering residents of Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills a chance to protect themselves from identity theft.

You can have all your paperwork shredded professionally while, at the same time, supporting a local charity.

Crime Stoppers of Halton, in partnership with Blue-Pencil Information Management, is hosting another Shred Event Fundraiser to help combat identity theft and related fraud.

Shred your unwanted personal/business papers for a donation of your choice to Crime Stoppers of Halton. Residents and business owners can utilize Blue-Pencil’s secure mobile shredding trucks, which will be on-site, to ensure the safe and efficient destruction of personal and sensitive documents to help prevent identity theft and other financial fraud.

The event is being held Saturday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Halton Regional Police Service headquarters, 2485 North Service Rd. W., Oakville.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that delivers safety and awareness programs in Halton, collects anonymous tips for known crimes, and celebrates the diversity of Halton by attending numerous events throughout the region.