Get the Word Out!

Please get this information at to all in your communities and neighborhoods.

Over the past few weeks we've seen a spike in residential burglaries throughout the Towson area and in several instances the investigating Officer gathered valuable information from neighbors about possible suspect(s) and/or vehicles that were seen entering/exiting/around the victim's property at the time of the crime. Obtaining this information is great and very helpful in our investigations, the problem though is that when these neighbors have observed this activity they aren't calling 9-1-1 immediately to report it and thus we don't get this information until the victim calls in, which has been several hours after the actual incident.

I know in the past when I've made this request you have done a good job in getting this request out so I'm asking again for your assistance. Let your folks know that whenever they observe suspicious activity, a person they don't recognize walking around the area, an unfamiliar vehicle driving around or parked in the area to call 9-1-1 and request the Police immediately. They can remain anonymous if they're in fear of any retribution or they just don't want any contact with the Police, but it would be a great help if we got this information when it happens.

Thank You for your Assistance,

Sgt Steve Fink
Baltimore County Police