INCREASE IN BURGLARIES IN RURAL POLK COUNTY
Posted: September 20th, 2011 4:43 PM
In the last few months, the Polk County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in the number of reported residential burglaries. To better protect yourself from being a victim of a burglary, we want to point out some tips to make your home less attractive to a burglar. These tips include having good exterior lighting, locking all exterior doors and windows, and keeping valuable items out of sight. While on vacation, have someone pick up your newspapers and mail, so that they do not accumulate and alert burglars of your absence. Work together with your neighbors. Organize a Neighborhood Watch and let your neighbors know when you will be away for an extended period.
Keep jewelry and cash in safe places, such as safe deposit boxes. Make a list of your belongings (be sure to keep receipts, especially for expensive items like stereos, televisions, and computers). Be sure to update this list periodically, and include as much information as you can regarding each item such as brand, model number, serial number, and color, which might later assist investigators in recovering stolen items and apprehending suspects.
If you notice something that seems unusual, like a slow moving vehicle going up and down the street, please call the non emergency number for the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 503-623-9251. If you see what appears to be a crime in progress, call 911.
If you would like to be notified regarding current happenings within Polk County and the Sheriff's Office, please visit us at our Facebook page, Polk County Sheriff's Office. Once you are on the page, click the "Like" button and you will then automatically receive those updates, when posted.
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