Safety Tips - Burglary Prevention

MAKE YOUR HOME UNATTRACTIVE FOR BURGLARS:
*Lock doors and windows (including basement & garage)
*Leave lights on inside and outside
*Place dowel in slider track of patio doors
*Install motion detector lights outside at all entrances

MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK LIVED IN WHILE YOU'RE AWAY:
*Arrange for mail and newspapers to be picked up
*Arrange for lawn care and snow removal
*Turn down volume on telephone ringer, so burglar can't hear unanswered calls

KEEP VALUABLES IN SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
USE GUN SAFE TO KEEP GUNS OUT OF CRIMINAL HANDS
GET ACQUAINTED AND COMMUNICATE WITH NEIGHBORS
REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS IMMEDIATELY

Callers may remain anonymous. Police officers would rather have too many calls than miss the opportunity to catch a thief.
Citizens with concerns and/or information reference any criminal activity should contact the Hampton Police Department (641)456-2529, stop in at 17 2nd Street NW or email the department.
Email: hamptonpd@gmail.com
YOU MAY HAVE THE KEY PIECE OF INFORMATION THAT WILL SOLVE A CRIME.