Crime Safety Tips

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!