Gainesville —
Gainesville Police Department officers have noticed our neighborhoods have had an increase in residential burglaries over the last few months. You may ask, is there a major crime trend? Are we safe? Yes, you are safe, and the city has not sustained a particular crime trend or a series of crimes.
But even one burglary is too many. So Gainesville police officers are asking for your help in reducing residential burglaries.
Burglars are only able to successfully commit a crime if they are afforded the time and opportunity to commit one. A burglar’s ultimate goal is to steal property from your home and sell it for a profit of some sort. Don’t give these criminals the opportunity to steal or violate your personal space.
Here are some tips to help protect your property and make yourself a harder target:
• Lock all of your doors and windows when you are not home.
• Leave exterior lights on if they are not sensor activated.
• If you have an alarm system, activate it when you will be away, even if it is for a quick trip to the market.
• Do not leave old newspapers, mail or door leaflets piled up on your front steps. If you are planning a trip, have someone pick up your mail and newspapers so a criminal does not know you are out of town.
• Never leave valuables in plain view from the outside.
Take an active role in getting to know your neighborhood. If you see something that seems out of place or suspicious, call the Gainesville Police Department at (940) 668-7777. An officer will visit the residence and make sure everything is safe. Please do not think you are bugging the police officers; you are the best person to know if something is not right. Burglars are always trying to improve their “skills.” This means it is common to have a criminal profile a neighborhood to see if they would be able to get away with committing a burglary. But you can make your neighborhood a hard target by taking active steps to keep your property safe.
For more information about crime prevention, please call Capt. Mark Brazelton at (940) 668-4760.
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