The Geary County Sheriff's Department notes you should avoid shopping alone if possible and beware of your surroundings both inside and outside. Those are two safety tips for holiday shopping that they passed along.

Others listed by the Department include carrying a minimum amount of cash and never leaving your purse or wallet unattended to parking in well lit areas and never leaving purchased items visible in parked vehicles. Protect your PIN during purchases, have your keys out and ready before you get to your vehicle and watch for skimming devices at gas pumps before using your card.

Call law enforcement to report crimes in progress or observe suspicious subjects loitering in parking lots. For emergencies call 9-1-1 or for non-emergency calls the Sheriff's Department at 785-238-2261.

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 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe Geary County Sheriff's Department notes you should avoid shopping alone if possible and beware of your surroundings both inside and outside. Those are two safety tips for holiday shopping that they passed along.Others listed by the Department include carrying a minimum amount of cash and never leaving your purse or wallet unattended to parking in well lit areas and never leaving purchased items visible in parked vehicles. Protect your PIN during purchases, have your keys out and ready before you get to your vehicle and watch for skimming devices at gas pumps before using your card.Call law enforcement to report crimes in progress or observe suspicious subjects loitering in parking lots. For emergencies call 9-1-1 or for non-emergency calls the Sheriff's Department at 785-238-2261.

Safe tips for holiday shopping