Theft Prevention Tips
The following suggestions are things the vehicle owner/driver can do to deter theft:
- Keep the vehicle locked and remove expensive valuables.
- Never store keys inside the vehicle.
- Park the vehicle in the driveway/garage.
- Park in a well lit area.
- Use an anti-theft device.
- Be watchful of suspicious activity/vehicles and report it to the police if seen.
Questions
Please help us keep the community safer. Any questions, please contact the Royal Oak Police at the non-emergency number 248-246-3500.
Emergency
Dial 911 in the event you observe a crime in progress, do not attempt to take action yourself. Act as our eyes and ears and call 911 while observing the suspect(s).
Crime Reporting Tips
CYMBAL
Try to obtain a vehicle description using the acronym CYMBAL:
C - Color
Y - Year
M - Make
B - Body style
A - And
L - License plate
Suspect(s) Description
- Number of suspects
- Race
- Gender
- Clothing and any other identifiable characteristic
- Approximate age of suspects
Direction of Travel
- Note the direction the suspect(s) or car was last seen traveling.