'Tis the Season to Shop Safely
As the Philadelphia area plunges into the busy holiday shopping season, Oxford Valley Mall encourages all residents to preserve their comfort and joy by using common sense and 10 safety tips to protect themselves and their valuables while shopping.

LANGHORNE, PA, December 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As the Philadelphia area plunges into the busy holiday shopping season, Oxford Valley Mall encourages all residents to preserve their comfort and joy by using common sense and 10 safety tips to protect themselves and their valuables while shopping. In fact, it's wise to keep these tips in mind any time throughout the year that large numbers of people gather.

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

1. When parking, lock your car and take your keys with you.

2. Do not leave valuables in plain view in your car. Lock the valuables and all packages in the trunk.

3. When shopping after dark, ask a friend or family member to accompany you.

4. Park in a well-lit area. Make note of where your car is parked and what mall entrance you use.

5. Have your keys ready in your hand when leaving the shopping center to return to your car.

6. Look inside and under your car before getting inside. Lock your doors promptly.

7. Keep valuables and money in a pocket or small purse with a strap that can be worn across your body.

8. Keep your purse closed and secured. Do not put it down anywhere.

9. Be discreet when paying for merchandise if you are carrying a large sum of cash.

10. Stay alert to what is happening around you. If you notice anything that appears suspicious, report it immediately to mall security or a store employee.

Press Release Contact Information:

Jim Malervy
Oxford Valley Mall
Marketing Manager
2300 E. Lincoln Highwat
Langhorne, PA
USA 19047
Voice: 215-752-0845
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