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Neighborhood Watch “ALERT”

At 12:30 AM this morning a suspicious tow truck was observed driving slowly in our community. This suspicious activity was reported to police and the police responded with two units. No report on whether this tow truck driver was merely … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Watch — IRS Alert

The IRS has issued a notice regarding “identity theft” and criminals applying for individual tax returns. Basically, criminals are filing phony tax returns using individuals’ identity information and collecting tax refunds. These same criminals, using that information, can also establish … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Watch — Form of Payment Alert

Do you use: cash; debit card; credit card; or paper checks as forms of payment? These payment forms have risks associated with them, but as I’m just learning, paper checks may pose the greatest dangers. All a criminal needs to … Continue reading

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Personal Safety Suggestions

A law enforcement official has consolidated several “safety suggestions” that could save your life. Please take a few minutes to read these “Safety Suggestions” and then pass them on to others. Personal Safety Suggestions

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Neighborhood Watch Crime Prevention Tips

Norfolk Police have provided us several handouts that focus on crime prevention. These handouts are: 1) Prevent Car Break Ins; 2) Vacation Tips; and 3) Family Vacations. These documents will also be placed in the “Crime Prevention Tips sub folder … Continue reading

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Preventing Auto Theft

Norfolk has experienced a surge in auto thefts. The attached tips provided by Norfolk Police’s Crime Prevention Unit should help you retain possession of your vehicles. Crime Prevention Tips To Prevent Auto Theft

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Neighborhood Watch Quarterly Update (Jan-Mar 2013)

Thanks for helping make our community safer and more secure — your efforts have reduced the opportunities for criminal activities. Please do not let our success cause you to overlook something that appears strange — continue to report any suspicious … Continue reading

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Criminals & Their New Approaches — Something to Think About & Act

Some people left their car in the long-term parking at San Jose while away, and someone broke into the car. Using the information on the car’s registration in the glove compartment, they drove the car to the people’s home in … Continue reading

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Useful Neighborhood Watch Information

The attached neighborhood watch information should enhance your security awareness and add to your ability to remove criminal opportunities around your home. The information also provides an easy and safe avenue to deal with intruders. NW Handout 14 Feb 13

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Norfolk Police Department Crime Alert

The Norfolk Police Department has issued the enclosed Crime Alert and ask that everyone report suspicious activities and keep a close watch of their children. CRIME ALERT — 5 Feb 13

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