September 2007
Community Paper
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Orlando Police Department News

ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME ALERT

TYPE OF CRIME: Vehicle Burglaries in the College Park area

INFORMATION: There have been several vehicles burglaries reported in the College Park area. The primary days are Tuesday-Wednesday. The primary times are varied. The items that are being targeted include any and all valuables. To assure that you or your neighbors are not the next victims, please adhere to the following:

- Be alert to your surroundings
- Secure all vehicle doors and windows
- Use reliable anti-theft devices (i.e. car alarm, The “Club”, etc.)
- Remove valuables from inside the vehicle (wallets, cell phones, CD’s, identification, stereo faceplates, etc.)
- Activate the car alarm, if your vehicle has one
- Report any suspicious activity or person(s)
- Check the area where you will be walking for suspicious persons or cars
- If you witness a vehicle burglary in progress, do not risk physical harm: call the police immediately

BUSINESS WATCH - Business owners are alerted about suspicious persons and potential shoplifters. It also provides training and information for employees that can help prevent crime and possible injury. Employees and owners are taught what to do in the case of a robbery and how to handle thefts, shoplifting, forgery, credit card fraud, counterfeit money and other situations. Business Watch also provides businesses with contact information to use in the case of an emergency. Business watch helps to form alliances and support groups with other businesses, which promotes sharing of information. The benefits of joining Business Watch are countless.
Business Watch works to decrease crime because it shows business owner’s dedication to safe neighborhoods. This dedication along with the practicing of crime prevention techniques results in safer businesses and workplaces. These safer businesses attract customers and can increase profits!

OTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT NUMBERS:
• Call 911 immediately to report any suspicious activity or person(s).
• The Orlando Police Department non-emergency number is 321-235-5300.
• If you require further information about this bulletin, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 407-246-2425.
• To establish a neighborhood watch in your community, call 407-246-2369.
• Residential or business security surveys are available free of charge. To get your free survey, call (407) 246-2461 to schedule one today!
• To report or provide information on a crime without identifying yourself and possibly receive a cash reward, please call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.