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Prevent Home Burglaries

Published December 21, 2009
Here are a few tips to keep you from becoming a victim of a residential burglary:
  • Start a Neighborhood Watch Group - call 449-5432 for details
  • Close and lock all exterior doors (including interior & exterior garage doors)and windows (including small bathroom windows)
  • Don't flaunt your possessions (windows open, empty boxes)
  • Make your home look like you are there even when you are not:
    • Trash toters out for the shortest time possible
    • Lawn Trim
    • Light on a timer
    • Radio on talk radio station
    • Front porch and driveway clear of circulars, advertising, newspapers. etc.