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Show VtvXwAVi,,,Kv.' 42 Hilltop Times POLICE Jan. 15, 1988 New yew brings downturn' in crimef vcmdlcalisifiri Parkas are by TSgt. Dan Baker 2849th SPS Crime Prevention NCO Cold and snow must be the answer for a marked decline in thefts and other criminal acts on base last week. Only two thefts of note were reported to police. In the first instance, a sergeant placed his government issue parka on a chair in the break area of Bldg. 45 overnight. When he went to retrieve it the next day, it had been stolen. still the biggest target for ripoff artists this winter According to police reports, parkas are being stolen every week. The winter gear is proving valuable and officials warn military members to secure their parkas when not being worn. In another instance, a sergeant and a senior airman placed their personal possessions on a bench while they played basketball in Bldg. 225. When they returned 40 minutes later, a wallet and a gold ring were missing. Vandalism be Damage to vehicles continues toaira problem in the East Area. An man reported a large dent in his vehicle while it was parked near Bldg. 349. The damage resulted in a $350 repair bill. A civilian employee noticed damage to the rear fender of the government vehicle he was driving. And the private vehicle of a civilian worker was vandalized as it sat adjacent to Bldg. 597. In the only other vandalism reported, someone cut the latch on a beer the storage cooler outside Bldg. 460, invesRecreation Center. However, an tigation revealed that nothing had been removed from the cooler. Other incidents A military member, while trying to restrain his wife from calling police, hit her in the nose with his head. The husband then departed the quarters and was later apprehended and charged with assault. Unsecured property, darkness equals trouble secure it! If possible, park under or near a street lamp. Don't leave lawn or garden tools out in the by MSgt. W.G. Kelley 2849th SPS Crime Prevention Office Vandalism is the willful or malicious destruction of public or private property. It has certain characteristics which can be used as a deterrent in prevention methods. Two common factors are normally associated with vandalism. One is that most acts of vandalism occur after dark, and the second is that the majority of offenders are juveniles. During 1987, Hill AFB had 185 reported cases of vandalism against both government and private property. To reduce the risk of vandalism, we can all take steps in its prevention. When parking your vehicle, yard. Bicycles, skateboards, toys and garbage cans should be put away and out of sight. Anything which could be thought of as target items such as those mentioned above should be placed where they become less susceptible to being vandalized. Leav- ing paint cans, oil cans and other things out in the carport is just asking for trouble. They can be used as a catalyst or tool for the vandal. So just who is the vandal? As mentioned earlier, juveniles are responsible for many of the acts of vandalism which occur here at Hill AFB. The reasons for committing malicious mischief vary from 3T jvl n DO U i 1L NUI 1987 NUI 1987 SPECTRUM CXPRCSS SPRINT TURBO on'Z Hide From The Bnomi Haue Fun In It... BEGINNING AT 34 110, stereo, BEGINNING AT PER PER MO. MO. cloth interior, first 6 poyments, $84,45, 54 payments ot $168.67, 11.5, $1,000 down O.fi.C. 1907 NOVR 4-d- r. simple opportunity, having nothing else to do, to revenge against a perceived enemy. Peer pressure can also be a cause. Parents should take the time to explain to their children that other people have a right to feel their property is safe from unnecessary destruction or damage. Services provided by organizations like the Youth Activities Center serve as an outlet for kids where they can get involved in sports, games and many activities offered there. Allowing unsupervised older children to roam the streets after dark is another trouble sign. Parents are a key in keeping juvenile crime down. We should all seek to keep our base free from malicious destruction of property, both government and private. 975, rodiol cloth interior tires, first 6 poyments $72.85, poyments ot $145.69 with $1,000 down, 11.5 O.fl.C. 1987 CflVAlln N6UJ dcmo S 4s4 W Wp5 (75 To Choose 2-D- R. FromJ GUEW 1 Quality Job and All BEGINNING AT BEGINNING AT PER MO. 398, fluto. trans.. RMfM stereo, P.S. 6 poyments ot $117.25, 54 poyments ot O.fl.C. $234.49. $1,000 down, 11.5 SB68 Thereafter PER MO. big speed, oir cond., P.S., cassette, 6 payments at $100,68, 54 poyments ot 770, 5 $201.36 $1,000 down, 11.5 O.fl.C. One of America 's Lowest Priced 4x4 Cars! PER Only In Laytonl 645 N. Main 31 Layton 544-123- 4 MO. These 4x4 payments... tax. prep. & ,cense 60 'month SELECTION Where Else ran You Buy SO MUCH FOR SO LITTLE? teroS. 71Sft3ii SZZS? w, (MB (ED win wi piULUI CU. |