What Is Suspicious?

What Number Do I Call? (Mesa residents)

• 911 -- If it IS a life-threatening emergency
• 480-644-2211   -- If it is NOT a life-threatening emergency
• 480-644-2324 - For general information
• 480-644-CASH - For Silent Witness

Working With The Police

What do I need to tell them when I call?

• WHAT happened?
• WHEN did it happen?
• WHERE did it happen? Be specific; street address or general area.
• WHO did it?

Suspect Description:

• race/sex
• clothing
• height/weight
• hair color/length
• other identifying marks/traits

Vehicle Description:

• color/make/model/year
• license plate
• direction of travel

Do I have to give my name, address or phone number?
No; however it is helpful to have that information in case we need to recontact you for additional information.

Will the officer stop and talk to me?
Not unless you specifically request it. If you want to talk to the officer, tell the dipatcher when you call in.

Suspicious Activity Concerning Persons

ACTIVITY:Going door-to-door in a residential neighborhood.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible "Door-Knock" burglary suspects.

ACTIVITY:Waiting or loitering in front of closed businesses or unoccupied houses.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible burglary suspects or trespassers.

ACTIVITY:Forcing entrance into an unoccupied home.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible burglary or theft suspects.

ACTIVITY:Person carrying property, especially if running or at an unusual hour.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible suspect fleeing from the scene of a crime.

ACTIVITY:Screaming or loud voices.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible rape or assault.

ACTIVITY:Loitering near schools/parks.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible sex offender.

ACTIVITY:Items or services for sale at very low prices.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible stolen property or fraudulent scheme.

ACTIVITY:Heavy traffic to and from a specific residence on a regular basis.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible drug or stolen property operation.

ACTIVITY:Continuous repair operations at a non-business location.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible stolen property being altered.

ACTIVITY:Forcing entry into a locked vehicle, especially in a parking lot.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible theft of car or its contents.

ACTIVITY:Person acting unusual.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possibly ill or on drugs.

Suspicious Activity Concerning Vehicles

ACTIVITY:Driving slowly and aimlessly throughout a residential neighborhood.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible burglary suspects or sex offender.

ACTIVITY:Parked, occupied vehicles; especially at unusual hour.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible burglary suspects or sex offender.

ACTIVITY:Vehicle driving at night without lights.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible burglary suspect.

ACTIVITY:Person being forced into a vehicle.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible kidnapping, assault, or attempted rape.

ACTIVITY:Abandoned vehicles parked on your street.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible stolen car.

ACTIVITY:Objects thrown out of a vehicle.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible disposal of contraband.

ACTIVITY:Business transaction being conducted out of a vehicle.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible sale or drugs or stolen property.

ACTIVITY:Vehicle parked in front of an unoccupied home or closed business being loaded with valuables.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible burglary or theft in progress.

ACTIVITY:Vehicles being operated with a cracked steering column or screwdriver in the ignition switch.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible stolen vehicle.

ACTIVITY:Sound of breaking glass.
POSSIBLE CRIME:Possible burglary or theft.