• 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