POLICE TIPS

A residential window with a small break in it may mean a burglary has

occurred. Call police immediately.

A stranger entering your neighbor’s house when it is unoccupied may be a

burglar.

A scream heard anywhere may mean robbery or rape. Be observant and notify

police.

Anyone removing accessories, license plates or gasoline from a car should

be reported.

Anyone peering into parked cars may be looking for a car to steal or for

valuables left displayed in the car.

Persons entering or leaving a business place after hours could be

burglars. Safely try to note any vehicles involved and call police.

The sound of breaking glass or other loud, explosive noises could mean an

accident, housebreaking or vandalizing.

Persons loitering around schools, parks, secluded areas or in the

neighborhood could be sex offenders.

Nearly half of the burglaries committed are without force -- that is,

through UNLOCKED doors and windows.

Always lock your doors and windows even when leaving for “just a minute”

or when working in your own backyard.