Christmas time is a busy season for many retailers, but it’s also a busy season for thieves looking for easy targets.
- christmas time is a busy season- for many retailers but it's - also a busy season for thieves,- looking for easy- targets.- holiday thieves use the crowded- and hectic atmosphere as a- prime time to steal anything- from merchandise off- of shelves, to purses off of- shoulders.- law enforcement says to make- sure while- shopping, to park in well lit - areas as close to your- destination as possible.- biloxi police chief john miller- says these safety tips are- crucial while you're out and- about.- - john miller, biloxi chief of- police: "don't mak multiple trips to your car- with lots of packages.
That onl- alerts thieves.
They- may wait for you to come back.- put those packages and gifts in- the trunk of the car.
- don't leave anything exposed- inside the car that would-be- - - thief could see.
Even though- you're rushed and you have a- thousand things on your mind, - stay- vigilant.
Be aware of who's - around you.
Try not to carry a- purse or a wallet if possible.- put your credit card and money- - into your pocket."
Police also say to avoid talkin- on the phone when walking - through parking lots.
- it could make you seem- vulnerable to robbers plus- your cell phone itself can be -
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