Some big travel days are ahead as Thanksgiving draws near. Law enforcement across the country, including in Columbus, are urging you to be safe. Lt. Matt Harris is the public information officer for the Columbus Police Department…

Harris says that safety should be a concern for everyone on Thursday night and Friday as attention turns to holiday shoppers looking for bargains…

Thieves won’t just be targeting vehicles, says Harris…

With holiday shopping moving beyond traditional brick-and-mortar stores, Harris says that those taking part in “Cyber Monday” shopping also need to be careful. He urges you to take care when shopping online and to be wary of any deal that looks “too good to be true”…

Lt. Harris ads that theft is always one of the biggest issues this time of year. He stresses that a few moments of prevention can save you from a big financial loss.