HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-11/13/2015-policeDuring the past several weeks, there has been an increase in residential burglaries
in Colleyville, and there are similarities in those burglaries. The incidents occur
during the day when homeowners are gone, and the burglar(s) force entry (kick in
the back door) to gain access to the home. Please be alert to all activities in your
neighborhood and call 911 if you see or hear anything suspicious.
Additional tips:
1. Lock your doors and windows
2. Activate home alarm and video surveillance systems
3. Lock gates leading to the backyard
4. Maintain photos and serial numbers of all valuables
5. Keep garage doors closed
6. If you f nd an intruder in your house, get out of the house, if possible. If not,
stay quiet until it's safe to get to a phone to call 911. If you are unable to speak
because you are afraid of making noise, call 911 and leave the phone off the
hook.
7. If you come home to find a burglary, do not enter your home. Call 911
immediately. Do not wait to report the burglary and please do not clean up signs
of the burglary before police arrive.
8. Be your "brother's keeper," and watch out for each other. Be aware of your
surroundings, and suspicious people and vehicles. If something or someone looks
out of place, immediately call 911 or NETCOM Dispatch at 817.743.4522.
If you have information regarding these burglaries, please contact the Colleyville
Police Department at 817.503.1200, or submit leads to tios(alcollevville.com. You
may remain anonymous.