Cops Corner #54 Published Feb. 29, 2008 By Staff Reports 31st Security Forces Squadron AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Feb. 10 An active duty member returned home from a club to find substantial fire damage to his home. It was determined this individual left candles burning while enjoying the evening with friends at a local establishment. It's never a good idea to leave flammable items unattended. You could find yourself losing household goods that can never be replaced or suffering a substantial financial set back attempting to replace damaged items. If you are not sure if you have insurance, now is the time to find out! An active duty member reported their wallet was stolen while at an off-base establishment. This member lost their stateside driver's license, two credit cards, Military Star Card and AFI Driver's License. Ensure you are keeping a watchful eye over your personal items at all times. Unfortunately this person will be bumming rides to work for a little while. An anonymous caller telephoned the Police Services Desk to report someone video taping base activities. Anytime you see something out of place or something that just doesn't seem right on or off-base contact Security Forces at 632-7200. Feb. 12 An active duty member reported someone had stolen 250 pound cables from Bldg 913. If you have any information pertaining to the whereabouts of these cables, contact Security Forces at 632-7200. Feb. 12 An Aviano family member reported someone had stolen a purse from their vehicle. The purse contained two checkbooks, I-Pod, 240 euro, $110, credit cards, AFI Driver's License, Stateside Drivers License, Codice Fiscale and two Military ID Cards. This person only stepped away from their vehicle for five minutes and unfortunately became a victim. A lot of important information was stolen especially two Military ID Cards which gives someone access to the Base. We see this time after time...SECURE YOUR BELONGINGS!!! During the past couple of days while conducting routine facility checks security forces have been finding multiple government facilities left unsecured. We cannot stress enough; secure your facilities when leaving for the evening or for an extended period of time. Securing your building deters theft of government property and keeps unauthorized individuals from gaining access to sensitive government resources. Feb. 14 A civilian employee reported they lost their base ID card. Losing installation access credential places an unneeded risk to wing resources and personnel. Keep your ID card in a safe place, if you happen to misplace your ID report it immediately. Feb. 16 An active duty member reported someone had smashed their vehicle window and stole a wallet, 300 euro, military star card, ccredit card, government travel card, Stateside Drivers License and AFI License. If you park your car and leave it unattended ensure you DO NOT leave valuable items inside your vehicle. Feb. 14 An Aviano family member reported someone had stolen their family member ID card from their purse, while shopping at an off-base establishment. Keep a watchful eye over you belongings at all times. It only takes seconds to become a victim of a crime. Feb. 16 An active duty member and their family were hiking around the mountain area of Montreale when someone smashed their car window and stole five credit cards, stateside and AFI Drivers Licenses, $20, IPOD, house and car keys. While this family was enjoying the beautiful scenery, a thief was enjoying stealing valuables left in their vehicle. Once again we see someone breaking a window and stealing valuables left in their vehicle. It's frightening to know someone other than you has keys to your home! Feb. 18 Two active duty members reported someone had broken out the car window and stole Military ID Cards, Stateside and AFI Driver's License, Restricted Area Badge, Social Security Card, 20 euro, $60, a silver bracelet, Military Star Card and two Credit Cards. If you haven't noticed this style of crime is occurring more often, however we keep leaving valuables inside our vehicles. Leave what you don't need at HOME!! This week there is no Bonehead Award because there was nothing bonehead-like, everyone was a victim. .