Community Corner

Holiday Crime Tips from the Lilburn Police Department

City of Lilburn officials are offering holiday crime tips -- good to use all the time -- for residents as they gear up for the busiest shopping time of the year.

(Editor's Note: Re-printed with permission from the city of Lilburn. This article is included in the city's winter newsletter.)

With the holidays rapidly approaching, our thoughts turn to buying, giving and receiving gifts, visiting friends and family, and sharing delightful culinary experiences.

However, there are others whose thoughts are occupied with unattended houses or apartments, distracted shoppers with extra cash in a purse or wallet, or the next con job in the name of Christmas charity.

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Statistics show that crime usually increases during and after the holiday season. The reason is very simple: more people with more cash, gifts, gift cards and other valuables are out and about, which presents more opportunities for the criminal looking for an easy score.

Even though the routine and structure of work, school, appointments, and meetings have altered somewhat, now is the time to be especially mindful of personal safety, online safety, and to practice crime prevention measures.

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