The North Brunswick Police Department will be increasing patrols at Township shopping centers beginning Black Friday and continuing throughout the holiday season. Officers will be on the lookout for suspicious activity and will be conducting enforcement of parking and handicap violations.
The Department advises shoppers of the following safety tips from the National Crime Prevention Council as they prepare to head out to the malls:
- Do not buy more than you can carry. Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or ask a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car.
- Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. An enterprising thief would love to shoulder surf to get your account information.
- Deter pickpockets. Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket.
- Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. Check the back seat and around the car before getting in.
- Do not leave packages visible in your car windows. Lock them in the trunk, or, if possible, take them directly home.
- Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package.
