The Kent Police Department reports that there were four robberies during the week of Jan. 17 – 23, 2012. Each included the taking of purses when victims were at an ATM, walking down the street or getting out of their cars to go into a store. They occurred at various times of day ranging from morning to around midnight. The city offers these tips for your safety:
- Walk with confidence and purpose with your head up.
- When you are standing at an ATM, walking down the street or getting out of your car, scan your surroundings for potential danger or suspicious activity.
- Stay in well lit areas and avoid doorways, shrubbery and remote places.
- Stay in pairs whenever possible.
If someone approaches you or seems to be following, cross the street or change directions and look for a safe place to go.
For more safety tips, visit the Kent Police Department online.
Click here to see the city’s public crime stats for the week of Jan. 17 – 23, 2012.
