What Is Suspicious?

What Is Suspicious?

 

What Is Suspicious?

Many times, we have that voice in our head saying that an

event or activity is out of the ordinary. The voice that keeps us,

“everyone” safe and sound. Don't worry about bothering the

police. Don't worry about being embarrassed if your suspicious

activity proves unfounded. The following are a list of specific

events that you should report to the police.

 

Going Door to Door in a Residential Area:

Especially suspicious if after a few houses are visited, one or

more of the persons goes into a back or side yard. More

suspicious if another person remains in the front when this

occurs. POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANCE: Casing for a house to

burglarize, burglary in progress, trespassing, or soliciting.

Solicitors must register with police before conducting door-todoor

sales.

 

Waiting in Front of a House or Business:

This is particularly suspicious if the owners are away, or if it is

a business, or an establishment that is closed. POSSIBLE

SIGNIFICANCE: Look out for a burglary in progress.

Forcing Entrance to or Tampering with a Residence or Vehicle:

Suspicious under any circumstances. POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANCE:

Burglary, theft, damage to property, or trespassing in

progress.

 

Non-Resident Going into Back or Side Yard

of House: Suspicious under most circumstances.

POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANCE:

Burglary or Trespassing in progress.

 

Exhibiting Unusual Behavior or Physical Symptoms:

POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANCE: Maybe injured, under the influence of alcohol

or drugs, or needing medical or psychiatric assistance.

 

Carrying Property:

Suspicious depending upon the circumstances. For instance, if at an unusual

hour or in an unusual location or if the property is not wrapped as if just

purchased. POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANCE: Leaving the scene of a burglary,

robbery, or theft.

 

Heavy Human Traffic To and From a Certain Residence:

Not suspicious unless if occurs on a daily or very regular basis, especially

during late night or unusual hours. POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANCE: Vice,

drug, or fencing operations.

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If it's suspicious, call the police. It could save a life, prevent an injury, or stop

a criminal act and help affect an arrest. Don't worry about bothering the

police. That's why they exist. Don't worry about being embarrassed if your

suspicion proves unfounded. They will find out for you.

 

INFORMATION MOST OFTEN NEEDED BY POLICE:

What Happened?

When?

Where?

Is Anyone Injured?

Vehicle (license plate number make, model, style & color)?

Description of Flight and Direction of Travel?

Description of Persons Involved?

Description of you and/or your vehicle (if you wish PO to talk to you)?

FOR EMERGENCY POLICE SERVICE: 911

POLICE NON-EMERGENCY: Patrol West Bureau
661 N. Elder
Wichita, Kansas 67212
(316) 350-3460