Parked, occupied vehicles containing one or more...
Parked, occupied vehicles containing one or more persons 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
casing 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.
Persons being forced into vehicles -- especially if they are
juveniles or females -- may mean a possible kidnapping. Record the
license plates and call police.
An abandoned vehicle parked on your block may be stolen. Contact
parking control with a license plate number.
Place gravel outside windows where you’re concerned about
prowlers. The noise of someone stepping on it will serve to alert
you.
Seemingly innocent activities may be crimes in progress. Be a
good neighbor, be observant and watch for unusual activity.
A home 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 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 done 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 back yard.
Whenever you move to a new home, have the locks changed.
If strangers telephone or come to your door, don’t admit that you
are alone.
Don’t let any stranger into your home -- no matter what the
reason or how dire the emergency is supposed to be. Make the
emergency phone call while they wait outside.
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