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What kind of activities should I be on the
look out for as a Watch Member?
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Someone
screaming or shouting for help.
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Someone
looking in windows of houses and parked cars.
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Property
being taken out of houses where no one is at home or from closed
businesses.
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Cars,
vans, or trucks moving slowly with no apparent destination or without
lights.
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Anyone
being forced into a vehicle. A stranger sitting in a car or stopping
to talk to a child.
Report these incidents to the police or
sheriffs' department. Talk about concerns and problems with your
neighbors.
How should I report these incidents?
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Call
9-1-1 or your local emergency.
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Give your
name and address.
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Explain
what happened.
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Briefly
describe the suspect: sex and race, age, height, weight, hair color,
clothing, distinctive characteristics such as beard/mustache, scars, or
accent.
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Describe
the vehicle if one was involved: color, make, model, year, license plate,
and special features such as stickers.
Source:
National Crime Prevention Council: topic
Neighborhood Watch |
