- Person(s) concealing, attempting to conceal, or carrying something suspicious.
- Persons or vehicle stays in the same location for an unusually long period of time.
- Could be "casing" a home or business.
- Criminal looking for a possible victim.
- Waiting to participate in or initiate a drug transaction.
- Person could be sick and may need assistance.
- Person acts strangely.
- May be under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
- May be sick or injured.
- May be mentally ill.
- Vehicle frequently "cruising" a block or specific location.
- Might be a "get-away" car for a crime in progress.
- Criminal(s) waiting for a specific or appropriate time to commit a crime.
- Sex deviant/pervert looking for a target (victim).
- Car parked with engine running.
- A code violation in most states.
- May be a "get-away" car.
- Person(s) looking into cars and moving from car to car.
- Possible looking to burglarize a car.
- May be attempting to steal a car.
- Car being driven at night with no lights on.
- Car is being stolen and the thief is attempting to avoid detection.
- Car is leaving the scene of a crime and the criminal is attempting to conceal his tag, vehicle description and his identity.
- Person running at night or running for no apparent reason; is not suitably dressed for jogging.
- May be attempting to leave the scene of a crime.
- Intended victim of a crime trying to escape.
- Person seeking emergency help.
- Person(s) selling or conducting business out of his vehicle.
- May be selling merchandise without a license/permit.
- Might be selling stolen merchandise.
- Could be selling drugs.
- Person climbing into or out of a window.
- May be a burglary in progress.
- Vehicle being driven in a reckless manner.
- Driver may be under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
- Driver may be attempting to transport someone to a hospital.
- Driver may be leaving the scene of a crime or fleeing from police.
- Suspicious Sounds - If you hear anything that sounds like someone is being beaten, immediately call the police.
- Prying, pounding or breaking glass - (burglary in progress?)
- Screaming/yelling for help - (is someone in trouble?)
- Alarm going off - (could be fire, burglar, or car alarm?)
- Loud music - (is it being used to cover up screams for help as in domestic violence, or to cover up a crime in progress?)
- Gun shots - (murder?)
Calling in the Report to Police
