Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burglary?
Burglary is knowingly and without authority entering into or remaining within any building…business or other structure which is not a dwelling, with intent to commit a felony, theft or sexual battery therein.
Report any suspicious activity by calling 911!
What is suspicious activity?
You know your neighborhood best. If you see something suspicious please call 911 and report the suspicious activity right away.
Sometimes citizens see something that they know is not normal for their neighborhood but they are afraid to call the police because we think they are bothering us or we are too busy.
§ If you see a car drive around the block several times watching businesses
§ Someone peeking inside your neighborhood windows
§ Someone knocking on doors looking around and then going to the back door
· Please do not be afraid to call 911 if you see suspicious activity
· If possible note the race, age, sex, height, weight, hair color and type of clothing worn by the suspect or suspects
· Also note the make, model, tag number and color of the vehicle they are driving. At night, you may only be able to say the car was (large, medium, small) in size and a (2 door or 4 door). Note if there is anything unusual about the car such as decals, body damage, rust damage, tinted windows, or loud muffler
For additional information on burglaries and other police matters, or for information on a free business or residential security survey, please call:
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 268-4101
BURGLARY DIVISION 268-4141
PATROL NORTH 350-3400