Crime Watch Report - November 2020

Area 1- Coordinator- Katie Fazio

Area 2 – Coordinator-Sandy Gibson

11-28-20. A retaining wall was struck by an unknown vehicle in the 100 block of E. Crafton Ave.

Area 3– Coordinator- Diane McQuaide

Area 4- Coordinator- Amy Buchman (acting)

Area 5- Coordinator- Mary Fleming

11-01-20. A heavy-set white female exited a black Chrysler minivan and attempted to steal a box and pole from a Barr Ave. residence.

Area 6- Coordinator- Bill & Janet Finlay Jr.

11-07-20. A resident from the Crafton Towers reported that his tire was damaged overnight.

11-24-20. A vehicle was reported stolen from the Crafton Towers parking lot. The theft happened between 11/22-11/24. The vehicle was left unlocked in the lot with the keys inside of it.

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, 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 designated driver if you do indulge.

Do NOT leave money or valuables in your vehicle if you would like to keep them in your possession. Lock your vehicle all of the time. 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.

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 VEHICLE AND DO NOT LEAVE KEYS INSIDE OF IT***

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.

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