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2 SHOP SIERRA MADRE! Mountain View News Saturday, December 5, 2020 A WORD FROM THE CHIEF HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS Tis' the season to be jolly, and it also a time when thieves who are not feeling the holiday spirit may look for opportunities to steal someone's property. It’s well known that crime spikes this time of year – and although many of us know the basics around holiday theft prevention, here a few safety tips some of us may not consider. Be extra careful with the Cyber shopping. “Porch Pirates”, or individuals who like to steal deliveries zero in during the Holidays. Make sure to take extra care with delivered goods. Consider making neighbors aware of expected packages and keep an eye out for that Amazon vehicle for your neighbors. Break down shipping boxes. Once you receive your packages and remove the goods, take a few minutes to break down the shipping boxes into smaller pieces so they can be discarded discreetly. Large boxes from popular brands left curbside can clue thieves into what’s inside your home. Mums the word on social media. It is so tempting to share how you spent all day shopping for gifts, however, it’s best not to. Many burglars used social networks last year to find out when people were not home. Dispose of debit card receipts carefully. While rushing to complete a purchase or pay a restaurant check, it’s easy to leave duplicate receipts behind. What’s printed on these seemingly simple pieces of paper contain information that a savvy identity theft criminal might find useful. Consider using one credit card. Try and use only one credit card for holiday shopping. That way, if it’s lost or stolen, you only have to cancel one. Also, it makes tracking and paying attention to charges much easier. Place valuable items in your trunk before your next stop. Most people know not to leave packages in plain sight in the car, but thieves pay attention to what gets loaded into trunks too, especially during the holidays. If your shopping spree takes you to multiple locations in a day, whenever possible transfer goods to your trunk before you arrive at your next stop. With the right tool or “shaved key” in hand, opportunistic criminals can empty your trunk in a matter of seconds. Also, please remember to lock your car and home, and if going on vacation, request a vacation check through Sierra Madre Police Department. Happy Holidays, and please stay safe and healthy! Rodrick Armalin Chief of Police, Sierra Madre Police Department (626)355-1414 INVITES YOU TO THEIR 2020 ANNUAL Holiday Decorations, Gifts, Toys, Jewelry & Surprises Clothes, Shoes & Accessories; Kitchen, Linens & Housewares Books, DVDs, CD's, Stationary, Pictures - & More In Both Essick House / SShhoopp 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Req’d: Masks, Temp Chks & Social Distancing Max: 14 Shoppers In House; 4 in Shop @ a time 626 355-7739 Proceeds Benefit our 2020-2021 28 Community Charities & Scholarships ~ STOP BY, BROWSE & Buy ~ Clean Usable Donations Accepted Saturdays Only: 8 – 11 am GFWCSierraMadreWomansClub.org SierraMadreWomansClub TIS’ THE SEASON TO BUY A DIAMOND RING AND SAVE! 612 W Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR STORE HOURS AND UPDATES: www.ghwilkejewelry.com (626)284 -9444Stop by soon or schedule an appointment. ghwilke1929@yahoo.com Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||
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