While the holidays are joyous, the holiday shopping season is a peak time for crimes such as home burglaries and thefts. Here are some valuable tips that can help prevent you from being the victim of a crime during the holidays:
* Put packages, purchases, GPS units, and other valuables in safe locations while out and about.
* Do not leave items visible through car windows, as they invite break-ins.
* Do not go out alone late at night.
* Be on the lookout for suspicious situations and people.
* Do not carry all valuables at the same time. Remove unused credit cards, Social Security cards, and valuables from wallets, purses and cars.
* Keep copies of credit cards at home in case of theft.
* If attacked, do not resist the requests of the attacker. Injury is less likely to occur if the
attacker gets what he/she wants.
* Draw attention to yourself if you are attacked. Screaming attracts notice; keep a whistle handy to blow if necessary.
* If followed in a car, do not return home. Drive to a well-lit place such as a shopping center or the Police Department.
* If followed on foot, turn around and stare at the follower. Looking at the follower in the face allows him/her to be identified and indicates that he/she cannot commit a surprise attack.
* If you are attacked or notice suspicious activity, call 911 immediately to get help.
The tips presented are not only useful during the holidays but at all times of the year and should be used to reduce the risk of having personal items stolen and prevent personal injury. Download a copy of this flier here.
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Holiday Crime Prevention in University City