Crime Watch Update by Janet Staring
Summer is here and so is a rise in crime in our neighborhood. With the kids being out of school, car theft/break-ins, and home burglaries are the most common criminal activities in our area. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent either of these from happening to you but there are several ways to decrease your risk significantly.
- Remember to park your car in well lit areas.
- Before leaving your car, make sure there is nothing valuable in sight.
- Remove your GPS system from the dashboard and make sure there is nothing visible in your car that would encourage someone to break in.
- Always roll up your windows and lock your car, even if you are just running in the store or your house and coming right back.
- Always keep your windows and doors locked in your home. A large percentage of burglaries occur through unforced entries.
- When you are away on vacation, leave a car in the driveway if possible and make sure you have someone pick up your mail and newspapers. Let the neighbors know the dates you will be gone and ask them to keep an eye on your property.
Don’t forget to call 911 if you see anything suspicious in the neighborhood!