Police tips to stop burglars

• Keep your doors locked at all times, especially when you are alone, sleeping, or the residence is unoccupied (even if only for a few moments).
• If you return home and something looks questionable (e.g. a slit screen, broken window, or open door) do not go inside. Call 911 from a safe location.

• Be sure you have blinds or curtains on your windows to discourage people from looking into your home. Always keep your windows covered at night and leave lights on in a few rooms.
• Keep an updated inventory of your valuables by writing down serial numbers and a description of each item. If possible, photographs or video should be taken of all valuables. Keep this information in a safe place.
• Place items of value out of sight and in locked areas. Do not leave valuables unattended in such common areas as living rooms and lounges.
• Be sure all outdoor lighting fixtures are in working condition. If they are not, ask your landlord to make immediate repairs.
• Turn outdoor lights on from dusk to dawn to make your property more visible. All entrances should be well lit.
• Trim and maintain shrubbery on your property.
• Collect your mail daily. Remove newspapers, advertisements, and trash promptly. Litter implies that the occupant is out of town.
• Don’t display packaging of expensive new items in your trash.
• Never hide spare house keys outside of your home or loan them to maintenance workers.
• Know your neighbors. Start a crime watch and make sure you can easily contact neighbors when you need to. While away, arrange for mail/newspaper pickup, snow removal, or grass mowing.

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