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Keeping your Holidays Happy and your Property Secure

The holidays bring plenty of gift giving and celebrations. However, while you are out buying more gifts and enjoying the many festivities; some criminals have thoughts of the unattended presents left at home. Other criminals are watching stressed out shoppers looking for last-minute gifts or absent minded shoppers rushing in and out of stores, loading up their cars with their new purchases. Statistics show that crime usually increases during and after the holiday season as opportunities increase.

Remember:
- When you are out of your home:

o Turn on lights, music or a TV so your home looks occupied
o Be sure to lock all doors and windows ****including the pedestrian door leading to the attached garage
o Do not display gifts where they can be seen from outside
o If you are having gifts delivered to your home, make sure someone is there to accept them. If not, request the package be sent to the nearest post office

- When you are out shopping:

o Stay alert of what is going on around you
o Park in well-lighted space
o Be sure to lock your car, close windows and hide shopping bags /gifts in the trunk or out of site
o Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; pay with credit, debit or checks
o Carry only the credit cards you will be using
o Call immediately if you have a lost or stolen credit card
o Don’t over burden yourself with packages
o Deter pickpockets and purse-snatchers. Carry a purse close to your body and in front. Place wallets in an inside coat or front pant pocket.

- Shopping on the Internet

o Use reputable websites and if it sounds too good to be true, be cautious

- After Receiving electronic/appliance gifts:

o Record serial numbers & attach to gift receipt or bill & file or scan
o Engrave your MI driver’s license number on valuable items:
ie. MI D123 456 789 098 “Operation Identification”

The Northfield Twp Police encourages residents to call on unusual, or out of the ordinary persons, & situations.
If you feel someone is doing something odd and making you uncomfortable , ie.an unexpected door to door salesman, an idling vehicle with or without occupants, an uninvited utility worker contact us at 734-449-9911. Officers will confirm the legitimacy of their actions.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

The Northfield Twp Police wish you & your family a happy, safe and peaceful holiday.