Released by Longview Police Department
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - LPD
hopes everyone has a safe Thanksgiving weekend. If you plan to get out
and shop this weekend there are a few things we would like to remind
you not to do.....
1. Don't advertise your purchases. Place
items in the trunk of the car before going to your next location to
shop. Thieves watch parking lots.
2. Don't carry large amounts of
cash to flash. If you plan on using cash put it in several locations
in your purse, wallets or pockets. Thieves can quickly reach into your
purse or wallet and grab the cash and run.
3. Don't leave big
tickets item boxes on the curb letting thieves know what new "item" you
purchased. Tear the boxes up and put them in the trash can.
4. If you are going out of town, stop your mail and newspaper
service. Have a neighbor come over and turn on lights throughout the
time you will be gone, move your car around, and anything else that
would give the appearance you are still home.
5. Don't advertise
on social media sites you are gone by posting pictures, checking in at
locations, etc. Wait until you get back to talk about what a great
holiday trip you had.
and finally....
DO call the
POLICE if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood. People are
always telling the police after the fact they saw a suspicious vehicle
or person. Be proactive and call when you see something out of the
ordinary. Being proactive could save you and your neighbors a lot of
holiday heartache.
