PRESS RELEASE

13 August 2008

CRIME PREVENTION ADVISORY

The Geneva community continues to experience thefts and car burglaries, particularly targeting GPS systems as well as any other valuables left in view. The burglaries have occurred during both daytime and evening hours. In most cases, the burglaries have been a “crime of opportunity” in that the offenders are seeking vehicles that have valuable items (not limited to GPS systems) left in unsecured vehicles. Locations have included residential streets and commercial parking lots.

Residents are reminded that valuables should not be left in view in the passenger area and should be kept in the trunk whenever possible. Also, making sure to secure your vehicle will assist in preventing your vehicle from being a target. Garage doors should be closed at night as well.

Geneva Police ask all residents to help keep our community safe and peaceful. Please lock your cars, close your garage door and call 911 if you see or hear anything suspicious, particularly during the evening hours.

Julie A. Nash

Commander/Patrol Operations

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