City of Kent Police Department reported crime stats for the week of February 2 – 8, 2010.  Included in the stats are vehicle prowls, vehicle thefts, residential burglaries and commercial burglaries.

The report also includes crime prevention tips. In this week’s stats, readers are reminded how to identify a suspect:

“A key element to crime prevention is identifying a suspect. Here are some items the police department would utilize if you are witness to criminal activity: Male/Female, Height, Weight, Distinguishing features, Eye color, Skin color, Clothing, Birth marks, Accent in voice, Direction of individual, and any other details you can remember.”

From Sara Wood of the Kent Police Department:

Kent PD Crime Stats, week of 9/8 – 9/14/09

Of important note…

Kent Police arrested three individuals associated with metal theft from commercial properties. Stolen property was also recovered!

We continue to see smash/grab burglaries to businesses. Suspects are breaking glass windows and doors! While police do their job and review video to track down suspects, make sure you do your job!

1) Secure your business.

2) Review your cash handling practices.

3) If you have a surveillance system please ensure it is working.

4) Do a rock survey of your property and remove all objects that can be used to throw through a window to gain access.

5) Last, but certainly not least, keep your eyes and ears open for suspicious people, vehicles and activity. Remember, if it feels “funny” or “weird”, it probably is. This is usually the time to call 9-1-1 to report all that you can about the situation.

Crime Stats for the Week of 9/1 – 9/7/09 provided by Kent PD along with this service message to Kent Businesses:

Last week, we saw an increase in burglaries to businesses. In most of these burglaries, cash from the cash register was taken. If you handle cash in your business, consider doing these basic steps to prevent the criminal from choosing your business:

· Drop cash at close of business and leave cash register empty.

· Leave cash register “till” door open so it is obvious that there is no cash in it.

· Post signage in and around your business of cash handling practices, ie. “Only $50 cash on hand at any time”.

· Install security film to your windows and any glass doors. Smashing windows continues to be one way criminals gain access to businesses.

We are also seeing an upswing in metal theft in the Valley area. If you deal with metal or copper at your business, now is the time to secure it and inventory what you have.

Crime stats:

Download the Kent PD Crime Stats for the week of 8/18 – 8/24/09 here, including Vehicle Prowls, Vehicle Thefts, Residential Burglaries and Commercial Burglaries.

Crime update:

The Kent Police Department arrested a suspect responsible for at least 8 burglaries of downtown businesses. Over the past few months, there have been several smash and grab type of burglaries (suspect smashes a glass window or door to gain access to the business). The suspect, who lives within walking distance of the downtown area, was arrested last week.

As a reminder, to prevent these types of crimes, you can secure your business by purchasing security film that is installed in windows and on glass doors. Security film can be purchased at most window stores. Also, consider removing all large rocks or objects that can be used to throw through a window.  As always, continue to keep your eyes and ears open for suspicious activity and do not hesitate to call 911. Thank you for being partners in crime prevention!

Provided by the Kent Police Department on 8/26/09.

Attached are Kent crime stats for the week of 3/17 – 3/23/09. Data includes Vehicle Prowl Locations, Vehicle Theft Locations, Residential Burglaries and Commercial Burglaries.

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Tips for Making Homes Secure:

1) Make sure all exteriors doors and windows are locked. If they are unlocked, this makes it so much easier for the burglar to gain entry!

2) Do not leave keys under door mats! Doing so is only inviting the burglar in. Leave spare keys with a trusted neighbor or friend.

Crime stats provided courtesy of the Kent Police Department. This information is public. For questions, please contact the Kent Police Department directly.