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