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針對近期西南區中國城亞裔商家糖城住宅遭武裝搶劫事件 糖城市府及警局公佈犯案及保安細節

(08/02/2010)

上月26及28日兩天，在西南區中國城擁有商業經營的兩戶亞裔人士，其於糖城之私人住宅，分別遭到非裔及西裔不法份子持槍進入，劫走屋中現金財物。所幸兩案皆未有遭劫人士傷亡。

針對犯行，糖城警方認為很可能犯案人士是認為在西南區從事商業的亞裔商家，將所得現金收納於住宅中，才上門行搶也確實得手；警方呼籲住民應避免將大量現金財物置於家中，才是有效之防治此類型犯案的方式。警方並表示在商店或銀行中投資設置保險箱是很好的方法，還因考慮以有保全設備的交通工具運輸現金所得。

其他由警方提醒的保全措施還包括如遇可疑人士跟蹤，不要直接回家而應到警局、消防局或人多的公開場所尋求幫助；隨時通知警方可疑的跡象或人物；不要為陌生人開門，即使是陌生女性；還應教導家中孩童不要為陌生人開門。

Police suspect two Asian families robbed in their Sugar Land homes were targeted by criminals who believed cash receipts from businesses in southwest Houston were being stored in the houses.

o On July 26, at 10:45 p.m., Sugar Land police responded to a residential robbery in the 1100 block of Sugar Lakes. Four black males armed with handguns forced their way into the house through a rear door, tied up four adults and demanded money. The suspects searched the home and left with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured.
o On July 28, at 11 a.m., Sugar Land police responded to a residential robbery in the 2600 block of West Lake Drive in the Eldridge Lake subdivision. A mother and her three young children were at home when they heard a knock on the door. One of the children opened the door and two Hispanic males armed with handguns entered the home, demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured.

In both incidents, the families owned businesses in southwest Houston.

“The most effective means to deter this crime is to avoid storing large amounts of your personal money inside your home,” said Police Capt. Michelle Allen. “We suggest investing in a safe at your business, using an armored car service to pick up your deposits and renting a safety deposit box to store personal money. Banks do not look inside your safety deposit box. They are open only to you and whomever you designate. You do not want to risk the life of your family by storing large amounts of cash at your residence.”

Citizens should also consider the following safety tips:

o If someone feels like they’re being followed, do not drive home. Go to a safe place such as a police station, fire station business or other well lit, populated area.
o Call the police department immediately to report any suspicious activity.
o Do not open the door for strangers, even women. Educate children to never open the door for strangers.

Residents are encouraged to contact the Sugar Land Police Department and request a home security survey from a crime prevention officer. A police officer will schedule an appointment to evaluate a home’s security threats and provide safety tips intended to enhance safety.

For more information, contact the SLPD Crime Prevention Unit at (281) 275-2500.

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