Message from BCPD re: Thefts, Security Measures

Once again I am asking everyone to spread the word throughout your communities requesting that folks always properly secure their property when not using it. We still have individuals walking through all Towson communities looking for unsecured, unattended property that can easily be removed from yards, vehicles, garages, sheds at all times of the day and night. Officers from Towson Precinct have made numerous arrests and recovered a lot of property in the past reference these type of offenses but sadly people still walk about our neighborhoods and remove property from others that is left out unattended, unsecured.  We all need to do our part to make Towson as safe as possible for everyone.

We all need to put our stuff away when not using it, and once a lawn mower or bicycle is put into a shed or garage that building needs to be closed and locked properly.  Don't leave items of value--GPS, cell phones, loose change, etc--in plain view inside of an unlocked vehicle. Instead either take these items into the house with you or place them out of sight in the car then properly close and lock the car. Coming or going from your home don't just keep an eye on your own property but also be observant to everything going on around you. Should you see someone unfamiliar to you in your neighborhood or activity that you recognize as illegal/unlawful then please call 9-1-1 immediately so that our Officers may respond and properly handle the situation.  Not every Citizen-Officer contact results in an arrest, very few do, but at least by our response and investigation we can determine the nature of the situation and handle accordingly. Should the original caller wish to know the outcome of their complaint they can always contact Towson Precinct, 410-887-2361, and request to talk with the Officer or his/her Supervisor in reference.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and assistance with getting this message out to all of your neighbors.

Sgt Stephen Fink, 2815  PC06 COT