Army Dog Center in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi is the twin city of Islamabad and home to the army's general headquarters, with Raja Bazaar, Saddar, Committee Chowk, Murree Road, Chaklala, Bahria Town and Satellite Town. Rawal Lake and the Nullah Leh cut through it, and traffic on Murree Road is heavy at every hour.

Situations we are asked about in Rawalpindi

• Theft from shops in Raja Bazaar and nearby markets after dark.
• Vehicles taken from housing societies or roadside parking.
• A student, worker or older person missing from home or a hostel.
• Houses entered while families were away or abroad.

Rawalpindi's old bazaars are dense, with houses and shops joined, while its new societies have wide roads and gated entrances. In both, scenes are trampled quickly. Many homes belong to families with members in the army or abroad, so houses may be empty for long periods and a break-in noticed late.

Tell us the area, society or lane, and the time. Keep the doorway closed and avoid cleaning. Report serious crimes to the police on 15, then call Army Dog Center on 0300-5780720, at any hour.

Rawalpindi homes are often in narrow lanes where everyone knows each other, so a neighbour may have noticed a stranger. Ask quietly and note the time of each comment. If a camera faces the street, keep its recording safe, and tell us the name of the lane or society and the nearest chowk so we can place the incident accurately.

If the incident took place in a house with a servant quarter or rented portion, tell us who lives there and when they were last seen.