POLICE TIPS

Parked vehicles with one or more occupants are especially significant if

observed at an unusual hour. They could be lookouts for a burglary in

progress, even if the occupants appear to be lovers.

Any vehicle moving slowly and without lights or following a course that

appears aimless or repetitive is suspicious. Occupants may be looking for

places to rob or burglarize.

Apparent business transactions conducted from a vehicle, especially

around schools or parks and if juveniles are involved, could mean drug

sales.

People being forced into vehicles, especially if they are juveniles or

women, may mean a kidnapping.

Record license plates and call police.

An abandoned vehicle may be stolen. Contact parking control with a

license-plate number.

Place gravel under windows where concerned about prowlers. The noise of

someone stepping on it will alert you.