Police: Watch Your Belongings This Holiday Shopping Season
Posted/updated on: November 24, 2017 at 2:15 pm
TYLER – Black Friday is the largest shopping day of the year. Tyler police caution you it is also a busy time for auto burglars. They’ll shop the easy way, by stealing your gifts, purses, wallets, packages, or other valuables you leave in plain sight inside your vehicle. There are some basic safety tips so motorists and shoppers can prevent these crimes. Tyler police say to hide your belongings and gifts from eyesight and lock them in your trunk or cover them.
Safety tips from Tyler Police:
1) Do not follow too closely to the vehicle in front of you, slow your vehicle speed down, don’t run red lights, and please don’t drink and drive.
2) Hide your belongings and gifts from eyesight and lock them in your trunk or cover them.
3) Lock your car, take the keys, and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
4) Shoplifting doesn’t pay = Go to Jail – Large Fines – Criminal Record.
5) Do not be a victim of a pigeon drop. Suspects will make you think you are going to get a large amount of money and end up taking all of yours. Suspects will usually want to take you to your bank or ATM, and these scams normally involve large sums of money.
The Tyler Police Department will have an increased patrol presence in shopping areas by providing bike officers and patrol officers.
