While there is no reason to believe that any shopping malls in San Francisco are targets, I would like to raise awareness that the Holiday Shopping Season gives rise to threats against shopping malls and other crowded places.
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
- If you notice an unattended package at a shopping mall, notify security.
- Be aware of suspicious persons who exhibit erratic or nervous behavior in a shopping mall.
- Take notice of people in bulky or inappropriate clothing, which may be used to conceal threatening devices or objects.
- If you notice any suspicious chemical smells or pungent odors in public areas, notify security.
- Report anyone tampering with surveillance cameras or entering unauthorized areas.
- If you see something, say something!
Prevent Auto Burglaries while Shopping
- Leave nothing visible in the car. Keep vehicle locked, including the doors and trunk.
- Keep packages locked in your car trunk while shopping. Move your car to a different location each time your pack in more items.
- Never leave your vehicle with the engine running.
- Consider parking in an attended lot if possible.