Investigators with the Dalton Police Department are taking note of some trends in recent property crimes that can be prevented by some simple actions taken by property owners.
Investigators are noticing an increase in property being taken from outdoor garages or carports in residential neighborhoods. These items are mostly outdoor tools such as weed-eaters or lawn mowers or other power tools. Most of these incidents have involved items that were left in plain sight in an open or easily accessible area of the property. Investigators believe these items are being taken because they’re easily seen from the roadway and can be taken without any effort or actions that may be suspicious. These items are difficult for police to recover because property owners often don’t record serial numbers for investigators to use if stolen property is recovered. The Dalton Police Department urges property owners to take care to store valuable items out of sight and make sure to secure garage areas or sheds where these types of items are kept. The DPD also recommends property owners to make a note of serial numbers on valuables to assist in recovery and return of stolen items.
Investigators are also noticing a trend of vehicle break-ins where valuable items and purses are left in plain sight inside the car. The DPD urges vehicle owners to make sure to remove valuable items from vehicles left in driveways or parking lots of help prevent these types of crimes.
Investigators are also urging citizens in Dalton to report any suspicious activity in their neighborhood. In a number of recent burglary cases, the crimes were committed during daylight hours and that while neighbors saw the crimes committed, they did not call to report the incidents. If you see activity you think may be suspicious, call the police so officers can determine if the activity is related to crime.
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