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With RI's economy in the trash, property crime is through the roof- opportunistic criminals will steal anything that isn't nailed down, so protect yourselves and be aware of your belongings.

Also, use a friend's phone or the store phone to call your phone as soon as you realize it is missing to see if you can hear it ringing; most crooks just stick it in their pocket/purse without bothering to turn it off until they are somewhere safe, and may still be in the area. If a friend's cell is available, walk around the store/mall (starting with the rest rooms) and periodically call the missing phone. I've done this and had the CASHIER'S COUNTER start ringing- no one knew how my friend's phone got there (surprise,surprise)!

With Christmas just weeks away, property crimes WILL increase- safeguard your packages, wallets and credit/debit cards!