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Foot patrols afoot
for local police
Victoria Police is conducting high visibility foot patrols around the suburbs and educating the local community to help prevent opportunistic thieves this summer.
Leading Senior Constable Scott Sutton said simple measures could be taken to improve people’s safety.
“When using public transport, valuables such as wallets, mobile phones, PSP’s and i-Pods should be kept secure and out of sight,” Senior Constable Sutton said.
“If you feel uncomfortable with a person near you then change carriages – always wait in well lit areas or areas under surveillance.”
He advised it was not a good idea to listen to i-Pods when walking around, as the listener would not hear if someone was sneaking up behind them.
“If you are arriving late at night to a train station, arrange to have someone waiting to collect you,” Senior Constable Sutton said.
Victoria Police also warned people not to leave valuables in sight no matter where they were, including in the car, on top of a shopping trolley, on a counter or hanging on the back of a seat in a restaurant, theatre, hall or on public transport.
“In restaurants put your bag on the floor between your feet and put your foot on or through the strap so that you can feel if the bag is moved,” Senior Constable Sutton said.
He said to report a crime or suspicious behaviour call Triple Zero (000) for police attendance.
Edition 248, 25 January 2012
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