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Be sure to lock before you leave, and let a neighbor have a key (if you
think if they are trustworthy) When leaving your home, practice the following
advice - it could pay big, big dividends.
GOING TO THE MARKET OR OUT TO DINNER?
A residence which presents a "lived-in" appearance is a deterrent to
burglars. Never leave notes that can inform a burglar that your house
is unoccupied. Make certain all windows and doors are secured before departing.
An empty garage advertises your absence, so close the doors.
When going out at night, leave one or more interior lights on and perhaps
have a radio playing (TV sets should not be left unattended). Timers may
be purchased that will turn lights on and off during your absence.
Do not leave door keys under flower pots or doormats, inside an unlocked
mailbox, over the doorway, or in other obvious places.
WHEN PLANNING VACATIONS OR PROLONGED ABSENCES
Discontinue milk, newspaper, and other deliveries by phone or in person
ahead of time. Do not leave notes.
Arrange for lawn care and have someone remove advertising circulars and
other debris regularly. On the other hand, several toys scattered about
will create an impression of occupancy.
Notify the post office to forward your mail or have a trustworthy person
pick it up daily. Apartment house tenants should also heed this hint since
stufffed mail receptacles are a give-away when no one is home.
Inform neighbors of your absence so they can be extra alert for suspicious
persons. Leave a key with them so your place may be periodically inspected.
Ask them to vary the positions of your shades and blinds.
When you leave, do not publicize your plans. Some burglars specialize
reading newspaper accounts of other people's vacation activities.
If you find a door or window has been forced open or broken while you
were away, DO NOT ENTER. The criminal may still be inside. Use
a neighbor's phone immediately to summon police.
Do not touch anything or clean up if a crime has occuried. Preserve the
scene until police inspect for evidence.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO:
1. Lock before you leave.
2. Trust a neighbor with a key.
3. Be a concerned neighbor - yourself
This information courtesy of www.safetycentral.com
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