CRIME WATCH REPORT: NOVEMBER 2019

Area 1- Coordinator- Katie Fazio
No Report
Area 2 – Coordinator-Sandy Gibson
11-03-2019. A parked vehicle was struck overnight on Union Ave.
Area 3– Coordinator- Diane McQuaide
11-02-19. A parked vehicle was struck by an unknown pizza delivery driver on Creighton Ave.
11-12-19. A residence on McMunn Ave. had the front door forced open, possibly from being kicked in. Nothing was stolen from this
11-24-19. A residence on Dinsmore Ave. had a pumpkin smashed on the side of the house.
Area 4- Coordinator- Amy Buchman (acting)
No Report
Area 5- Coordinator- Mary Fleming
11-11-19. Two vehicles sustained scratches that were parked on Barr Ave. The incident was believed to have happened over the weekend and was reported on this date.
Area 6- Coordinator- Bill & Janet Finlay Jr.
11-12-19. Packages were stolen from the exterior of an apartment building in the 200 block of W. Steuben St.
11-14-19. A white Chevy pick-up truck with ladders and a partial registration of PA ZKN-____ struck a parked vehicle on the side of Busy Beaver causing minor damage and fled the area without providing any information.
11-23-19. A female was struck by a large black pick-up truck in the shopping center however was not injured.

Tips/advice:
Please report suspicious activity and people immediately by dialing 911 instead of waiting until later to file a report. During this holiday season don't be an easy target for the Grinch. Take some precautions when you are expecting packages to be delivered when you are not home. Be sure to leave lights and/or appliances on to give the appearance that someone is home if you plan on traveling. Inform your neighbors and come into the police station to fill out a vacation watch form. Use caution when cooking and when using space heaters and extension cords as these are all common causes of fires. Buckle up all the time, don't text and drive and don't drink and drive. Use a ride sharing service, taxi or designated driver if you indulge at a holiday party.
PLEASE !!!!!!!

LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES.
LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES.
LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES.

Do NOT leave money or valuables in your vehicle if you would like to keep them in your possession. Lock your vehicle all the time. Unknown derelicts have been shopping around town lately and locating easy targets. These easy targets include vehicles that are left unlocked and/or with windows partially down. Don't set your yourself up to be disappointed. Please contact the police department with any information on who may be trying car door handles and entering these vehicles to steal your hard-earned belongings.

Don't forget to submit a Vacation Watch form if you are fortunate to be getting out of town for vacation. It is also a good idea to let your neighbors know that you will be gone and request them to keep an eye on your property as well. Do NOT leave your valuables outside on your porch or deck either if you would like to hold on to them for a while.

LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES.
LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES.
LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES...LOCK YOUR VEHICLES.
PLEASE !!!!!!!

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