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Safety Spotlight Hide Lock Take November 2015 Citizens need to be aware of their surroundings and be diligent about preventing crime at all times. A few minutes is all the time a thief needs to steal your cash, credit cards, and valuables, and then victimize you later by making fraudulent charges to those credit cards. Vehicle Burglary Fast Facts ⇒ A vehicle is burglarized every 2.5 minutes (in Texas). ⇒ A vehicle is stolen every 5 minutes (in Texas). These statistics are staggering and serve as a good reminder to follow the HIDE, LOCK, TAKE program. Who are potential targets? ⇒ Drivers who leave their cars running and unattended. ⇒ Drivers who leave purses, cell phones and other valuable in sight. How many minutes does it take for a thief to strike? ⇒ Less than 5 minutes! Where are frequently targeted areas? ⇒ Days Cares & Schools ⇒ Fitness Centers ⇒ Shopping Malls ⇒ Grocery Stores ⇒ Residential Areas Life and Property Preservation Through Public Education Police Education Fire Education Valerie Snyder Renni Burt [email protected] 817-748-8349 [email protected] Visit us on Facebook at: “SouthlakePublicSafety” 817-748-8173