Tampa shoppers to see increased police presence for the holidays

Holiday shoppers will notice an increased police presence at shopping centers, malls and stores, the Tampa Police Department announced on Tuesday. "Whether they're on bicycle, whether they're on motorcycle, in a car, on horseback," Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said when describing his officers. "Our goal is simple: Deter thieves." If you’re shopping in stores, Bercaw suggests parking your vehicle in well-lit areas. Also, hide your purchases in your trunk and lock the doors.  READ: https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-shoppers-see-increased-police-presence-ahead-holidays FOX 13 Tampa Bay brings you the important videos like breaking news, Tampa Bay weather, and local stories. But also plenty of fun stuff, like 'We Live Here' tips, the best of our archives, and all those 'only-in-Florida' stories. Subscribe to FOX 13 News: https://www.youtube.com/FOX13TampaBay?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more FOX 13 News video: https://fox13news.com/ Watch FOX 13 News live: https://fox13news.com/live Download our app: https://fox13news.onelink.me/Sd7G?pid=social&c=youtube&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox13news.com%2Fapps Get our newsletter: https://www.fox13news.com/email