The Wadsworth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in dealing with a recent increase in the number of burglaries and break-ins in the city.
While these crimes are being aggressively investigated by Wadsworth Police, authorities are asking for your help in helping them safeguard the city and your home.
If you notice any unusual or unfamiliar vehicles, persons or activities in your neighborhood, contact the Wadsworth Police Department, 24 hours a day/7 days a week at 330-334-1511 (non-emergency) or at 911 in case of an emergency so that they can further investigate the circumstances.
The Wadsworth Police Department is passing along these tips to homeowners and property owners to prevent these types of crimes. First, keep your garage door closed and locked. Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave your home or go to bed, even if it’s for a short period of time. Make your home look occupied and make it difficult to break in. Leave lights on when you go out.
Lastly, if you are going to be gone for a length of time, connect lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day. Don’t allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers of flyers to build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold you mail or ask a trusted friend or neighbor to collect these items regularly.
Wadsworth Police want to remind residents that they are ‘their eyes and ears’ on what is happening in their neighborhoods.
