Crime Alert – April 9, 2010

Crime Alert – April 9, 2010
Burglaries and Thefts from Vehicles


The Police Department is investigating several crimes which have been occurring in the area of School Lane Hills, President Avenue, and Columbia Avenue.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. April 7, 2010, a resident of North President Avenue returned home to find that forced entry had been made to the residence and that the home had been ransacked. Jewelry and electronics had been taken.

Along Columbia Avenue, cars in the parking lots of businesses and churches have been targeted. The thieves have been smashing windows and removing valuables, such as GPS units and stereos.

Protect your homes with basic crime prevention techniques. Trim your bushes to ensure that your windows and doors can be seen from the street. Keep your doors and windows locked at all times. Get to know your neighbors and encourage them to report suspicious activity. Leave outside lights on at night to deter criminals. Be sure that your address is clearly visible from the street so that emergency responders can find you quickly in an emergency.

Protect your vehicles by locking your doors and removing your valuables – any indication that something valuable is inside gives the criminals a reason to break in. At night, park in a well lit area.

When you see suspicious activity, such as a vehicle or person that is out of place, it is important that you call 911 immediately!

If you know who may be committing these crimes, please contact the Manheim Township Police at (717) 664-1180. If you wish to remain anonymous, call the Manheim Township Police Anonymous Crime Tip Line at (717) 569-2816.

By working together, we can make the community safer!