Having a Party? Protect your stuff!
Most
students lead a busy life and many share apartments and houses with roommates
in off-campus housing. They are coming and going at all times of the day. Residences
are packed with laptop computers, flat screen televisions, IPODS, gaming
systems, and cameras that are ripe for the taking. Having a party? Take steps to
protect your belongings. We see a high incidence of burglaries AFTER parties
are held.
Friends are invited who invite more friends,
who then invite their friends. What you sometimes don’t know is that those acquaintances
could be involved in criminal activity. While at the party they check out your
stuff and look for a way to get in to your house when you are not there,
possibly even unlocking a window or door that doesn’t get used often. Following
these tips can protect your stuff.
1) Always lock
your windows and doors when away.
In approximately 40-50% of burglaries the
criminal is able to access the home through an unlocked window or door. Don’t
assume that your roommate locked up, and always lock your doors even when you
are home.
2) Having a
party?
Be selective about who gets invited. Put out of sight
any valuable belongings that are not needed. Consider locking individual
bedroom doors to prevent access during the party. After the party check and
secure any unlocked doors and windows.
3) Valuables.
Document the brand, model and serial
numbers of your electronics. Register your bike with us. In the unfortunate
event you become the victim of a burglary, this will enable you to make a
complete police report increasing your odds of getting your property back, and
helping us to charge criminals and lock them up. If possible lock valuables up
and keep them out of plain sight.
4) Observe and
report. Non-Emergency Line 541.682.5111
The majority of burglaries occur during
daytime hours. This is because most people are away at school or at work. Be
observant of suspicious activities/people around the neighborhood and report
them to the Police. Always report all crimes no matter how insignificant they
may seem. To get more crime prevention information, or to report a crime check
out our website at
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