- Monday November 24th, 2014 :: 08:30 a.m. EST
ISP Putnamville Offer Safe Shopping Tips
The holiday shopping season is upon us with the busiest days yet to come, especially “Black Friday”. Many shoppers will begin their day in the darkness of the early morning hours and end in the late evening hours, leaving shoppers vulnerable at times to potential criminal activity. To counter any person(s) wishing to perform their criminal acts of ill deed on unsuspecting shoppers, the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post offer the following safety tips and reminders:
• Stay alert and be aware of what's going on around you.
• Park in a well-lit area and be sure to lock your car.
• Use extra caution when walking to and from your car, preferably with a friend.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; pay with a check or credit card whenever possible.
• Deter pickpockets and purse-snatchers. Don't overburden yourself with packages. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps. Put a rubber band around your wallet and place in the inside coat or front pants pocket.
• Do not leave purses unattended in shopping carts.
• Place gifts and other valuables in the trunk of your car.
• Keep your car doors and windows locked at all times.
• Make sure your car is in good mechanical condition.
• Carry a fully charged cell phone with you.
• Shopping with kids? Teach them to go to a store clerk or security guard if they get separated.
• If you notice suspicious activity, contact store security or the nearest police agency. Especially if you notice a person or persons loitering around your vehicle.
• Remember, the most important tip is to know who and what is around you at all times. This includes driving to and from your shopping ventures.
• As for items sent to your home, always get a tracking number so you know when it will arrive at your home/business; if you are not going to be home ask a friend of neighbor to pick up your package; if possible have items sent to your work; pay extra money and have a signature required delivery.
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Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Putnamville District 53-Putnamville, IN
1927 U.S. 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-653-4114
Joe Watts
Public Information Office
[email protected]
765-653-4114