Crime prevention tips: burglary

DIVISION OF POLICE 4095 Center Rd., Brunswick OH 44212 330-225-9111

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY!! Dial 330-225-9111 to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood. If there is an immediate threat to life or property, dial 9-1-1.

Stay calm and tell the dispatcher:

• where the crime is occuring
• what is happening
• weapons involved
• who is involved
• when it happened

Try to get a good look at the persons and vehicles involved as safely as possible. Look for:

• vehicle plate numbers, color, make and model
• suspect clothing descriptions
• direction of travel

Stay on the line, if it is safe to do so, to give the dispatcher updates.

Here are some tips on how to not become a burglary victim:

• Never leave doors unlocked even if you are only leaving for a few minutes, or are working in the backyard.


• Do not leave windows open overnight or while you are away from your home.


• Close and lock your garage door. Do not leave garage door openers in unlocked vehicles or in plain view in locked vehicles.
  

If there are signs of a burglary (broken window, forced door, etc.):

• Call 911 immediately from a cell phone or neighbor's house. Do not take the chance of confronting a burglar inside.


• Do not touch anything or clean anything up. Latent fingerprints obtained on surfaces, doors or windows may help officers discover the identity of the burglars.

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