The Sheboygan Police Sheboygan Farmer’s
Department presents Market
Security Issues:
Security Issues: Hints & Reminders to
Hints & Reminders to Avoid Theft
Avoid Theft If you or a fellow vendor
for the has any questions or
Sheboygan Farmer’s concerns, please call the
Market Sheboygan Police
and Local Harvest Department at 459‐3333.
1315 N. 23rd Street
Suite 101
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920)459-3333
www.sheboyganpolice.com
Presented by the Sheboygan Police Department
2012 Farmer’s Market Money Security Valuables
Now that summer is upon Do not leave money lying Do not leave valuables (purse,
us, it’s time for another about loosely, even for a wallet, jewelry, etc.)
season of the Sheboygan second. That’s all a thief will unattended. Simply keeping
Farmer’s Market. need! these items behind your table
or in your stand does not
This pamphlet is a reminder prevent a thief from grabbing
that although the Farmer’s If at all possible, do not keep them if there is an opportunity.
Market is an enjoyable
community event, there are money in a box, container or
those individuals who view purse that can be easily carried If you store your valuables in a
the market and its vendors off. A potential thief will
as potential targets for theft. observe transactions and wait vehicle, please make sure it is
for your attention to be closed and locked. You cannot
Please review these helpful diverted to other customers. monitor your vehicle if you are
hints and reminders to avoid helping customers.
becoming a victim. It is suggested that a fanny
pack or carpenter’s apron be Do not leave your vehicle
used for holding money and standing open with valuables
completing transactions. They or money inside, even if it is
are inexpensive and can be “just for a minute.” A potential
purchased at many different thief needs far less time while
stores. More importantly, you are going back and forth to
money will be kept on your your car.
person and out of reach from a
potential thief. Pants pockets Also be very wary of strangers
also work. offering assistance. This may
be a potential thief’s way of
Finally, if a bill looks funny and getting closer to your money
feels funny – it just might be and valuables.
funny. If you suspect a
counterfeit bill, do not accept
it and call the police.