WHAT IS SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY?
Basically, anything that seems slightly “out of place” could be criminal activity and should be considered suspicious activity. Some of the obvious things to watch for are:
1. A scream heard anywhere may mean a crime is being committed.
2. Offers of merchandise or repair work at ridiculously low prices, could mean stolen property or some type of fraud.
3. Anyone seen peering into parked vehicles may be looking for a car to steal or for valuables inside of the car.
4. Someone attempting to enter a vehicle using a device other than a key. Also, anyone seen tampering with a door handle, trunk, or
hood.
5. An improperly parked vehicle, abandoned vehicle, or someone leaving one vehicle and driving away in another.
6. A clean car with damaged license tags.
7. Any vehicle moving slowly, without lights, or without any apparent destination. This vehicle may be “casing” the neighborhood to commit a burglary or robbery, the driver may be a drug dealer, or
the driver may be sex offender.
8. Anyone being forced into a vehicle.
9. Someone trying to open a neighbor’s door or window.
10. A stranger inspecting or entering your neighbor’s home while they are away.
11. A moving truck or van pulled up to a neighbor’s house while they are gone.
12. Someone carrying property such as TV’s, stereos, etc.
13. Someone running from a home or vehicle.
14. The sound of breaking glass could mean an accident, burglary, or vandalism.
15. Persons loitering.
16. Business transactions conducted from vehicles. Or a steady flow of strangers to and from a particular house.
18. Individuals soliciting door to door without a proper permit and identification.
19. Persons around the neighborhood who do not live in the neighborhood could be burglars.
20. A stranger offering a child candy or some other gift.
21. A person exhibiting unusual mental or physical symptoms may be injured, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or in need of psychiatric assistance.
22. Someone carrying a weapon.
If these or other suspicious situations should occur, notify the police to investigate it further. Although there may be numerous non-criminal explanations for suspicious situations, law enforcement would prefer that it at least be checked out. Do not hesitate to call.
Mount Pleasant Police Department:
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 843-884-4176
Public Information Office:
By Phone: 843-856-3040
Crime Prevention Office:
By Phone: 843-849-2779
Thank you,
Jennifer Seabrook
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (
Community Management Group
O: 843-795-8484 x329
F:
www.CMGCharleston.com
