Preventing Vehicle Burglary
Follow these tips to keep your car from getting stolen:
- Hide your keys
- Lock your car
- Take your things
- Don’t leave items in plain view
- Don't leave your purse / laptop / GPS in your vehicle
Home Security Tips
The following tips can help you stay safe at home:
- Keep bushes and shrubs trimmed
- Know your neighbors
- Lock your doors and don’t hide keys outdoors around the house
- Use security lights
What Is Suspicious Behavior?
The following activities are considered suspicious and should be called into the Police Department:
- Open doors or broken windows at a closed business or unoccupied residence
- Parked and occupied vehicles containing more than one person, especially if seen at an unusual hour
- People detaching valuable parts from vehicles
- Sound of breaking glass
- Vehicles being loaded with valuables
Report Suspicious Behavior
If you suspect anything that is out of the ordinary for your neighborhood, call the Police Department at (210) 658-2322. Even if you think it is meaningless, you could prevent a burglary!