As provided by the Merrimack Police Department, we provide these holiday shopping and safety tips.   As always, say the police, BE VIGILANT!  If you “See Something, Say Something.”~  Publis

  • Keep all purses and bags zipped and snapped closed.
  • Do not flash large amounts of cash when paying for merchandise.
  • If using a debit card, keep the card close to your body so the card number will not be able to be photographed by a cell phone.
  •  Do not carry large amounts of merchandise at one time.
  • Do not carry your social security card or birth certificate in your wallet or purse.
  • Carry only a minimum amount of credit cards at one time.
  • If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, contact the sheriff’s department or the stores security officer.
  • Report any suspicious people to the store security or customer service or 911.
  • When you go shopping, make frequent trips to your vehicle to rid of shopping bags in your truck. This will prevent you from having your arms full of bags when you are done shopping.
  • Park in a well-lit parking lot.
  • Always lock your doors when you are driving or not.
  • When returning to your car, look under, in and around your car while approaching it.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. When you are in a building, know where your exits are located as well as how you will plan to escape if needed.