Police Department Public Service Warning

PUBLIC SERVICE WARNING

The Bandon Police is warning residents to lock their residences and vehicles at all times.  This warning is being issued after the department received multiple reports of home burglaries and thefts from vehicles in and around the Bandon area.

Since August 1, 2014, 19 reports have been taken, indicating residences and vehicles were entered illegally and laptops and other electronic items were stolen. Officers have arrested some of the suspects and those suspects are awaiting trial.  In addition, there have been 2 reported stolen vehicles that were later recovered.

Residents are urged to keep vehicles and homes locked at all times, especially overnight.  Do not tempt a thief by leaving items like laptops, GPS devices, cell phones, MP3 players, coins, purses and wallets, visible and in plain view.  Some items taken also include credit cards and checks making it easier for the suspects to commit identity theft.

In response to these crimes, Bandon Police officers will be conducting extra patrols, but urge residents to report any suspicious activity by calling 541-347-2241.  Suspicious activity could be described as an unfamiliar person wandering through neighborhoods, knocking on doors, turning door handles, looking into vehicles, or walking to the rear of a house to conceal their presence.

Anyone with information about these crimes can contact the Bandon Police Department by calling (541) 347-2241.