Tue. May 13, 2008

101 Main St.
Villa Rica, GA
30180

Phone: 770-459-5149
For Emergencies, Dial: 911
FAX: 770-459-7008

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Crime Tip of the Month

intensive public education and crime prevention program.

A recent study of property crimes, including home and vehicle burglaries, showed nearly half of the events involved unlocked doors or car drivers who left valuables in plain view without locking their doors. Many of these crimes, and the resulting losses to the victims, can be prevented with some simple, common sense actions on the part of all of us.

2008 APRIL Crime Tip of the Month:

You’re more likely to die in a vehicle crash than any other way. It’s true, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for every age from 3 through 33. However, among passenger vehicle occupants over 4 years of age, safety belts saved an estimated 15,632 lives in 2005. If ALL passenger vehicle occupants over age 4 wore safety belts properly, an additional 5,328 lives could have been saved in 2005.

Did you know that 3 out of 4 motor vehicle crashes occur within 25 miles of home? An average of 119 persons died each day in motor vehicle crashes in 2005-one every 12 minutes. Why risk it? Your best protection against death and injury in your vehicle is your safety belt. IT’S EASY. JUST REACH OVER AND CLICK IT!!!

In the month of March, a record number of people wore their seatbelts in Villa Rica. It was measured at 93%. Keep up the good work.

Here are a few crime prevention tips to help keep us from becoming the victim of a burglary or theft:

Not every car burglar working a parking lot is easily spotted. Be wary of anyone who seems to be suspicious.
Remember to always secure your car doors when parking your vehicle, even for just a few minutes. It takes just a matter of seconds to enter an unsecured vehicle.
Do not leave valuables, such as purses, cell phones, portable radios, packages, etc. in plain view inside your vehicle. Secure them in a glove box, center console, or even better in the trunk. Thieves will search other vehicles that are easier targets if they do not see anything of value in your car.
Park in well lighted areas at night. Light is an enemy of thieves.
Keep your garage door closed and locked at night. Many burglaries to garages occur with doors left wide open. An open garage door is an invitation to a thief to take anything in sight.
Be suspicious of anyone approaching your vehicle or roaming your neighborhood.
Call the Villa Rica Police Department at (770) 459-5149 to report anyone you believe is suspicious in your neighborhood or a parking lot.

The Villa Rica Police Department recently launched an intensive public education and crime prevention program, "Lock It or Lose It", to remind citizens that many property crimes can be prevented by simply locking home doors, garage doors, windows, and vehicle doors.

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