Crime prevention tips

With warm weather approaching, it is a good time to review some crime prevention tips.

• Lock your vehicle doors.
• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Lock valuables in the trunk where they are out of site.
• Lock your home when you leave.
• Close curtains and blinds in your home.
• Use your home alarm if you have one.
• Put away your lawn equipment.

The most important crime prevention tip to prevent crime is call 911 when you see a suspicious person or vehicle in your neighborhood. Get a tag number if possible, and note a description of the car and its direction of travel. Do not hesitate to call 911. A few minutes of delay can make a difference.

-Submitted by Homewood Police Department