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Health & Fitness

Black Friday

Keeping your belongings safe during the holiday shopping season.

In November we have Thanksgiving, bringing thoughts of getting full of turkey and watching football.  But for many, Thanksgiving brings the thought of the day after, BLACK FRIDAY!    Most Fenton residents know that this day transforms the peaceful Gravois Bluffs shopping area into a commuting nightmare.  To ease your shopping experience try using the alternate entrances and exits.

     As you browse through the electronics department of your favorite store on Black Friday or whenever you are shopping, criminals are browsing through the parking lot shopping for the same items you are or for holiday shopping bags.  Criminals are watching for items in plain view on the front or back seat of your car, or tucked away in your center console.  Keep items out of sight; the trunk is an ideal location to keep valuables.  Criminals love unlocked doors. this makes stealing your Christmas gifts and electronic devices so much more convenient.  They need to be quick and discreet. most of the time if your door is locked they move on the on to the next car.  They will find an unlocked door. 

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