Here is the latest "City Watch" alert from Senior Deputy Tim Lohman of the Thousand Oaks Police Department. If you would like these updates directly from via email, click here for more information.
The press release at the bottom of this post is an incident that occurred at The Oaks and Janss malls. This incident could have ended tragically for both women, but fortunately the suspect was apprehended, putting an end to his reign of terror.
This is a reminder to all residents be conscious of suspicious persons and to be aware of your surroundings. The following tips are provided to help keep you safe:
Be alert of your surroundings.
Look for vehicles that may have followed you into the parking lot. Make several turns in a parking lot to verify this.
If you believe you are being followed, do not get out of your vehicle. Doors should be locked.
Stay in a well-traveled and well-lit area. Call 9-1-1 from your cell phone or go to a convenience store, service station, etc., and call 9-1-1.
Look for strangers or suspicious persons sitting in vehicles, standing or walking in the parking lot that appear to be watching you.
Park as close to your destination as possible. Do not park near shrubbery, large vehicles, dumpsters, or anything that blocks your view or provides a place for someone to hide.
Remember where you parked so you do not spend a lot of time walking around the parking lot when you are ready to leave.
If the parking lot has area identifiers, take note of that area where you parked.
If it is night, park in a well-lit and well-traveled area. Do not park in an isolated area.
Look around your vehicle before you get out. Pay attention to the surroundings and any suspicious activity.
Before leaving your vehicle, make sure ALL the doors are locked and that ALL the windows are rolled all the way up.
If possible, wait for other people to walk to your destination with you before you exit your vehicle.
Walking To Your Vehicle
If you are working after dark, try to move your vehicle closer to the building before it gets dark.
If you frequently work at night, consider a security system for your vehicle. Install one with a panic button which will sound either the horn or a siren. Also, consider carrying a whistle, mace or pepper spray.
If you have to work late, notify someone and give them a p
Back last February 2012 we first learned about the new Chick-fil-A that opened on August 30, 2012 in what used to be the Thousand Oaks Weinerschnitzel.
