Southern Pines Police Department

Announces Business Breaking, Entering and Larceny Investigations

On December 21, 2011 the Southern Pines Police Department received a report of two businesses being broken into in the Bradford Village Court area just off of South Bennett Street. Police say the break-ins appeared to have happened overnight.

The businesses appeared to have been broken into during overnight hours.Any person with information is asked to call the SPPD Crime Tip-Line at (910) 693-4110 or the Investigation Division at (910) 693-1481.

Police are also reminding residents to be careful this holiday season and to report any suspicious activity to your local police department.

• Leave light(s) on and stereo/television playing in the background

• Consider motion-activated lights and/or an alarm system

• Have your mail picked up by a neighbor or a stop delivery if out of town

• Never leave money in the register, in drawers or in open view

• Leave register drawer(s) open

• Make frequent deposits using the buddy system or asking for an escort

• Be cognizant of your surroundings and anything that looks out of place

For more safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.southernpines.net or contact our Community Services Coordinator, Robert Temme for information or a presentation to your staff or group.