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Police Community Alert: Another increase in tool shed
burglaries
The Colleyville Police Department has seen another increase in residential shed
burglaries, after a short respite following their community alert in May.
The burglaries are similar in nature, with landscaping equipment taken from
sheds. In each case the tool shed was unlocked.
In May, the police department put out a community alert after several reports of
tool shed burglaries. The numbers decreased following the alert, but have recently
risen again. The police are asking the community to please be alert to any activity
in your neighborhood and call 911 if you hear or see anything suspicious.
Other Tips:
1. Lock your shed and garage doors!
2. Activate home alarm and video surveillance systems
3. Point motion-activated outdoor lighting to cover shed or garage area
4. Lock gates leading into backyard
5. Maintain photos and serial numbers of all valuables
6. Call 911 immediately if you find a burglar or suspicious person
7. Do not wait to report the burglary and please do not clean up the
burglary before police arrive
8. Be your "brother's keeper." Watch out for each other! Be aware of
your surroundings, suspicious people and vehicles. If something or
someone looks out of place, immediately call 911 or NETCOM Dispatch at
817.503.1251.
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If you have information regarding these burglaries, please contact the Colleyville
Police Department at 817.503.1200 or submit leads to tips@colleyville.com. You
may remain anonymous.