Springfield Township Police Department urges residents to keep home, cars locked

By the Springfield Township Police Department

Automobile Security - Keep automobile windows closed and doors locked even if the vehicle is parked in your driveway or in front of your home. Do not store valuables in the car. If you must leave items in your car or truck, please be sure that they are out of sight and in the trunk if possible.

Home Security - Maintain home security by locking all doors and windows, particularly those on the ground level. Be sure to prune any trees that might provide access to a second-floor window or door. Lock all ladders in your garage or tool shed. Do not place purses, money, jewelry, small computer equipment or other valuables in plain view of a door or window.

Social Media - Do not post on social media your daily schedule or activities, or let others know about your weekend or vacation plans. Refrain from posting vacation pictures until you have returned home from your trip.

Protect your neighborhood - Be a good neighbor and call the police department at any time if you see something out of the ordinary or suspicious in your neighborhood.

The Springfield Township Police can be contacted as follows: emergency - dial 911, non-emergency police business - 215-836-1600 and police administration - 215-836-1601.

Automobile Security - Keep automobile windows closed and doors locked even if the vehicle is parked in your driveway or in front of your home. Do not store valuables in the car. If you must leave items in your car or truck, please be sure that they are out of sight and in the trunk if possible.

Home Security - Maintain home security by locking all doors and windows, particularly those on the ground level. Be sure to prune any trees that might provide access to a second-floor window or door. Lock all ladders in your garage or tool shed. Do not place purses, money, jewelry, small computer equipment or other valuables in plain view of a door or window.

Social Media - Do not post on social media your daily schedule or activities, or let others know about your weekend or vacation plans. Refrain from posting vacation pictures until you have returned home from your trip.

Protect your neighborhood - Be a good neighbor and call the police department at any time if you see something out of the ordinary or suspicious in your neighborhood.

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Springfield Township Police Department urges residents to keep home, cars locked