Transient Suspects Targeting OKC Neighborhoods- Please be aware!

The OCPD Burglary Unit is currently attempting to locate and identify a group of transient travelers who have moved into the Oklahoma City area. These suspects have been known to move into an area and stay from several weeks to a month. During that time, they prey on older victims using different scams to get the victims to pay them money or lure them out of their houses to commit burglaries. These transient suspects have been known to stay at camp sites or area motels. The suspects in the metro area are using the scam that they are employed as utility workers for the City. In each case, they have lured the victims out of their homes and used excuses such as needing to bury power lines or to check utility meters in the victims backyards. Once one of the suspects gets the victim in the back yard, another suspect moves in and takes property from the victim's residence. These transient suspects have been described as Hispanic or white males. The suspects have been seen wearing work clothes or vests and hard hats.They have been seen driving a 4 door tan or silver Dodge Ram truck. This truck is likely to be a newer model vehicle and has been described as being kept very clean and shiny. They usually set orange cones around the vehicle while they commit these burglaries to give the appearance they are doing legitimate work. The following residential burglary cases are believed to be related and committed by this group: 3200 block of NW 34th Street- May 3rd 1200 block of SW 35th St.- May 11th 1700 block of Exchange Ave.- May 15th **REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS, CALL 911.** IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ON THESE CASES, PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS 405-235-7300.

May 29 in Crime & Safety to all areas in Oklahoma City Police Department

Pull Out the Photo Album to Help Family Members with Alzheimer's

Pull Out the Photo Album to Help Family Members with Alzheimer's 

Family get-togethers during the holiday are rough if someone has Alzheimer's disease. The person doesn't remember as much as they'd like and gets frustrated easily. Pull out a few photo albums and focus on what they do remember.

Over at the Cleveland Clinic, they've got some tips on how to accommodate a family member with dementia.

Have one or two people go through old photos with your family member and discuss memories he or she can remember clearly. It can be emotionally helpful for them to see family members who might not be present.

This tip won't work with advanced cases, and obviously isn't a cure for the problem. But hopefully, it'll help your family enjoy the holidays a little bit more.

Check out the link for other tips and considerations for family get-togethers when someone in the family has Alzheimer's disease.


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