The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) would like to remind the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) public to remain vigilant, alert and help us (RTCIPF) prevent and reduce crime in our community. Many crimes in the TCI are crimes of opportunity, and criminals often hit the easiest target. An example of a crime of opportunity is a Burglary of a Motor vehicle. A majority of these types of crimes reported indicate that the target vehicle was left unsecure.
And often times, valuable items are left inside the vehicle in plain view. The following tips are being provided as a public service, in our attempt to help the TCI public help us reduce crime in the TCI:
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Always make sure that all vehicle windows are closed tightly, and all doors and hatches are locked / secured. Activate the alarm system if available.
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Make sure that you have your vehicle / residence keys on your person or in a secure location (do not leave keys inside the vehicle)
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During the night-time hours, attempt to park the your vehicle in well-lighted areas
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Do not leave valuables in plain sight inside the vehicle.
Many people in the Providenciales area often leave passports, ID’s, and other personal identifiers inside their vehicle’s glove compartment for convenience. This is not a good idea. The thieves know this and target vehicles accordingly. Keep all identifying information on your person or in a secure location. Criminals will often look for unsecured vehicles to burglarize or steal and tend to hit easy marks or targets of opportunity.
In conclusion, RTCIPF encourages the TCI public to join us in our efforts to reduce crime and hold those responsible for crimes accountable. Anyone witnessing suspicious behavior should notify 911. The caller should provide as much detailed information as possible (description of suspects and vehicle, specific behavior, direction of travel, etc.) Persons can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously on either www.crimestoppers.tc or on Facebook as a fan of Crime Stoppers TCI. All tips are received in the USA. Please visit our web site at www.tcipolice.tc or www.facebook.com/RTCIPF for more information.