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"CITIZEN ALERTS" |
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Page updated on
02/07/2007
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Periodically, Hillsborough Township P.B.A. Local
#205 becomes aware of scams, crime patterns, and other items that the
Hillsborough Community needs to be aware of. We will post those
items here so that YOU, the law-abiding citizens of this
community, can take the necessary steps to avoid becoming the victim of
a crime. If you ever have any questions regarding criminal or
suspicious activity, phone the Hillsborough Township Police Department
(908-369-4323) immediately.
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Take
Steps to Avoid Becoming A Victim
Of A Car Break-In
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After a string of vehicle break-ins, the
Hillsborough Police Department is asking residents to take steps
to help prevent thefts and burglaries from motor vehicles.
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Lt. Bill Geary said the biggest thing
residents can do is make sure they lock their doors.
"These are crimes of opportunity," Lt. Geary said. "People
are looking into vehicles, they see something and check the
doors, and nine times out of 10, the doors are unlocked.
"Usually, if vehicles are locked, they'll move on to the next
vehicle," he said. "Keep your car doors locked at night or
whenever you're not in the vehicle."
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Related to that, residents
should not leave valuables in their cars.
"Anything somebody might be able to see to
someone else to get some money out of it should
not be left in the car," Lt. Geary added. "Along
with that, if you have exterior lights in your
driveway or near you, park next to them."
"Make sure all your doors are locked and for
safety sake, make sure you check to make sure no
one is in the car when you get in," Lt. Geary
said. "Many people ignore the backseat and
just hop in, so for safety sake, check first."
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He added that residents
should check to make sure there is no broken
glass around their vehicle. If there is, they
should report it to the police immediately.
Anyone with information about the above
incidents should call police headquarters at
369-4323.
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(Excerpts from the Hillsborough Beacon's website) |
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Car Jackers
Have a New Way
To Get Your Car
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You walk across the
parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You
start the engine and shift into reverse. When you
look into the rearview mirror to back out of your
parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the
middle of the rear window.
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So, you shift into park,
unlock your doors and jump out of your car to remove that paper
(or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When
you reach the back of your car, that is when the car jackers
appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off.
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They practically mow you down
as they speed off in your car. And guess what, ladies?
I'll bet your purse is still in the car. So now the
carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your
keys. Your home and your whole identity are now
compromised!
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If you see a piece of paper
stuck to your back window, just drive away, remove the paper
later and be thankful that you read this P.B.A. Local #205
alert.
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The members of Hillsborough P.B.A. Local #205
hope you will pass this information on to friends and family,
especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of
personal information and identification documents, and you
certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands. |
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