Police figure the lousy economy this year is bound to lead to more crime, so they're stepping up the parking lot patrols.

Davis says officers in unmarked cars also will be around to help out the mounted patrols. "/>
Police figure the lousy economy this year is bound to lead to more crime, so they're stepping up the parking lot patrols.

Davis says officers in unmarked cars also will be around to help out the mounted patrols. "/>
Police figure the lousy economy this year is bound to lead to more crime, so they're stepping up the parking lot patrols.

Davis says officers in unmarked cars also will be around to help out the mounted patrols. " />
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Tampa police will mount up to thwart mall crime

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Tampa police are saddling up and revving up to patrol mall parking lots during the holiday shopping season.

Police spokeswoman Andrea Davis says shoppers will see officers on horseback and motorcycles in the parking lots to try to thwart car burglaries and other crimes.

“Operation Deck the Malls” was announced Tuesday.

Police figure the lousy economy this year is bound to lead to more crime, so they’re stepping up the parking lot patrols.

Davis says officers in unmarked cars also will be around to help out the mounted patrols.