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When to Report a Crime or Suspicious Activity

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - WHAT TO REPORT

1 A stranger entering your neighbor's house while they're away.
2. Offers of merchandise at ridiculously low prices.
3. Anyone removing accessories, license plates, or gasoline from a vehicle.
5. Persons entering or leaving a business after hours.
6. Sounds of breaking glass, gunshots, screaming, combat, or anything suggestive of foul play.
7. Persons loitering near schools, parks, or secluded areas in your neighborhood.
8. Open or broken windows at a closed business or residence.
9. Vehicles being loaded with valuables, even if they appear to be legitimate looking commercial vehicles.
10. Parked, occupied vehicles containing one or more persons - especially if seen at an unusual hour.

These are just a few examples.
Report any activity that doesn't seem right.

How to Report an Incident

1. Call 765-922-4585. If an emergency exists such as a crime in progress or an incident where an injury has occurred or is possibly about to occur, call 911. Tell the officer or dispatcher what has happened.
2. Give the address or exact location of the incident.
3. Give your name and telephone number (but police will respond even if the complaint is anonymous).
4. Answer any questions the radio operator asks and remain on the phone until he or she has all the information needed.
5. Try to stay calm.
6. Be available to assist the officer(s) sent to investigate.

Providing Descriptions Of The Assailant
1. Sex - male or female
2. Race - white, black, Asian, Hispanic
3. Age - teens, early 30's, etc.
4. Height
5. Weight
6. Hair - color, style
7. Eyes - color
8. Complexion - color, acne, rash
9. Type of Speech - accent, slurred, vulgar, well educated
10. Peculiarities - scars, artificial limbs, mustache, beard, make-up
11. General Appearance - dirty, sloppy, well groomed

Clothing
1. Hat - color, style
2. Shirt - color, style, sleeves
3. Coat - color, style
4. Shoes - color, style, designs
5. Jewelry - rings, wristwatch, barrettes

Weapons
1. Revolver or semi automatic handgun
2. Shotgun or Rifle
3. Knife
4.Other Weapon

Vehicle
1. Make, Model, and Year
2. Color
3. Style - two door, hatchback, station wagon
4. License plate number and oddities such as dents, bumper stickers, etc.
5. Direction of travel (whether on foot or in a vehicle) Remember, even partial information may become extremely important in a subsequent investigation.

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