Don’t Leave Your Key Fob Inside Your Vehicle
Car thieves are aware of this act of "convenience" and will steal your vehicle. Even if you live in a gated community, thieves are now gaining access to private developments and are checking for unlocked vehicles ... If found unlocked, not only can your vehicle be stolen but Identity Theft and home burglaries can occur once the thief is inside your vehicle by obtaining your personal information .... BE AWARE that your vehicle may alert the thief it is unlocked by the...
PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE
TAKE ACTION TO HELP PREVENT: VEHICLE BURGLARIES DO NOT leave valuables laying out in the open Place valuables in the trunk or another secure location Lock your car doors while pumping gas at a gas station Utilize a car alarm PLEASE RECORD ANY AND ALL SERIAL NUMBERS OFF YOUR ELECTRONICS KEEP THE SERIAL NUMBERS YOU RECORDED IN A SECURE LOCATION DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KEY FOB INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
HOW TO REDUCE GUN THEFTS FROM CARS
Cars are bad place to keep weapons. A jimmied car door, a broken window, and someone can steal a gun that can later be used to commit more crimes. Research has found between 300,000 and 600,000 firearms in the U.S. every year are stolen. That’s 1,600 stolen guns every day, or more than one per minute. Remove gun maker decals from your car, don’t advertise which guns you possess Never leave your gun in your vehicle overnight Store your gun in...
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HORSES AND PREVENT CRIME
Make a police report of stolen horses, missing tack equipment, cut fences or gate locks, criminal mischief, etc. Understand that thieves involved in equine crime know what they are doing. Be vigilant at all times and keep an eye open for strangers Get to know the neighboring businesses and neighbors; exchange emergency contact information. Keep log of visitors. Example: Name of visitor’s organization, person’s name, vehicle details, date and time of visit, and ask for their business/card. Compile an...
STOP DISTRACTION THEFT
Please be attentive of your personal belongings and avoid becoming a victim: Be aware of your surroundings. Report ALL suspicious activity. Don’t leave a purse or wallet unattended in a shopping cart. Lock your vehicle doors. DO NOT leave valuables in plain view. Carry as few credit cards as possible. Close/secure your purse. Don't leave purse or wallet unattended. Identity theft can occur within minutes! Restoring your good credit can take years. You may not be able to: Get a loan Re-finance ...
Deputies Investigate a Shooting in Belle Glade
Deputies responded to a shooting in the 600 block of SW Avenue D, Belle Glade. Upon arrival deputies found an adult male with gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No suspect information of known motive at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating further. More information will be released when it becomes available, in the meantime, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You can also remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new...
Deputies Investigate a Shooting in Belle Glade
Deputies responded to a shooting in the 600 block of SW Avenue D, Belle Glade. Upon arrival deputies found an adult male with gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No suspect information of known motive at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating further. More information will be released when it becomes available, in the meantime, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading...
Missing Christy Luna Tells Her Story Through Our Social Media 33 Years Later
33 years ago, on Memorial weekend, 8-year-old Christy Luna walked out of her home in search for cat food and was never found. Although a massive search was started, no one was ever charged. In an effort to revive the case, Media Relations lead a nontraditional social media campaign. We kicked our social media campaign on May 26th, the day before Christy went missing, all the way until the day after, May 28th. We used all outlets, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram to reach as many people...
