WATCH OUT (All of the time)
Vigilance is the key to preventing and solving crime. A tiny shred of evidence can help catch and convict the culprit but it is no use waiting until the following day to tell the police – do it straight away.
Police computers contain a mass of information on the small number of criminals who plague us and what might not seem important could help identify the villain. (Although, again this might not be the case for our area.) However, if we report it then it should be logged then a database can start to accrue. (VERY slowly I hope. Less crime = less to report.)
If your gut instinct is that there is something wrong, then chances are, you are right. If you are unhappy with a vehicle or person hanging around then call the police.
If the person you have seen is genuine, they will not mind being checked out. If they
are not, then you could have prevented a crime. Write down as much s you can about
the suspect including details such as height, build, colouring, hair, distinguishing
features such as scars and tattoos and any information about the vehicle such as car
registration, colour, make and model.
Do not hesitate, phone the police as soon as you suspect something on 112.