Provided by Prince William County Police
There has been an increase in residential burglaries in the Dale City, Woodbridge and Dumfries areas since the beginning of January. Although investigations are still ongoing, there are important measures that can be taken to reduce and deter criminal activity. Please review these reminders and make your home a difficult target for thieves.
Remember:
- Keep all doors and windows locked, even if at home.
- If you lose a key to your home/apartment, try to have it re-keyed as soon as you are able to do so.
- If you hear something DO NOT investigate. Go to a safe room in your home, call the police (911) and stay on the line.
- Be on the lookout for suspicious persons or activity during the day as well as during evening hours.
- When not home, you can utilize timers inside the home to turn on lights and music to give the appearance that someone is home.
- REPORT all suspicious persons or activity to the police.
Please remember that reporting suspicious activity in your neighborhood can assist the Police Department in preventing crime and apprehending suspects. Together, we can make our community a safe and enjoyable place to live.
