A stranger entering your neighbor’s house when...

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.

If you live in an apartment, avoid being in the laundry room or

garage by yourself, especially at night.

Install a peephole viewer in your door. Never open your door

without knowing who is on the other side. Also, consider calling the

visitor’s business office to confirm the appointment.

Whenever possible, travel with a friend. Keep your car in good

working order, especially before long trips, and keep the gas tank at

least half full.

Stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible when walking at

night. Avoid walking alone or with your hands full.