Full Notification

On behalf of the entire Macungie Police Department, we wish all our residents and nixle contacts a Happy Thanksgiving.
As black Friday approaches many of us will begin Christmas shopping. Unfortunately the criminal activity will increase with the number of people in the retail stores. Some basic safety tips to keep in mind when out shopping.
* Try to park in well lit areas of a parking lot. The closer to the store, the better.
* Shop with friends or in small groups.
* Avoid carrying cash. Use prepaid gift cards or visa/debit cards when possible.
* Do not keep your form of payment in your hand while waiting to check out.
* Avoid large groups of people loitering in parking lots.
* Pay attention to your surroundings at all times.
* Look IN your vehicle before you enter it. Check the back seats.
* When walking to your vehicle, keep your keys in your hand.
* Try to avoid purchasing more than you can carry comfortably.
* Keep ALL valuables out of sight when they are in your vehicle.
* Keep your purse close to your body and toward the front of you.
* If carrying only a small wallet, place it in your front pants pocket to avoid pick pocket attempts.
* NEVER leave your purse, wallet or purchased merchandise out of your sight.
* If shopping with your children, make sure you discuss where to meet if the child goes missing. Keep a child ID card in your child's coat or pants pocket. If you don't have one, make one with your child's name and your phone number.
* ALWAYS report suspicious activity to the police department.
* While travelling make sure you have plenty of gas.
* Check road conditions where you are and where your destination is if travelling long distances.
* Keep a flashlight in your vehicle and make sure your cell phone charger works.
* Keep a heavy blanket in your vehicle in the event your vehicle breaks down and you have no heat.

These are some helpful tips to keep in mind this Thanksgiving and Christmas season. We sincerely hope your travel is safe and your holidays are delightful.

TB
Macungie Police Department