Top 10 Simple Tips to Prevent Burglary

Wintertime Break is coming up! Vacations, outings, and business trips may leave your home vulnerable to would be theft. When you’re preparing for your vacation use these 10 simple tips to protect your home, family and property!

 

10. Don’t Showboat

When you buy expensive electronics do not leave the empty boxes at the curb for trash pick up and all to see. Don’t leave expensive property in the view of the neighborhood.

9. Deceiving Burglars

Break-ins usually occur during the day. Have a scheduling device to give the appearance that someone is home.

8. Secure Doors and Windows

One of the easiest ways of breaking in is by popping the sliding glass door off its frame, even when its locked. By securing the sliding glass door with a wooden stick cut to length, you prevent the door from sliding open.

7. Don’t Leave Hidden Spare Keys at Your Front Door 

Do not have a spare key where someone might watch you retrieve it, therefore getting access to your home. A better idea is to have a trusted friend or neighbor have a second key on hand.

6. Secure Your Yard

Creepy tall bushes close against the siding allows a perfect spot for a would be burglar to hide. Keep you shrubs and bushes cut back and yard well lit not leaving a spot for burglars to use.

5. Get Police Help

Take advantage of your police resource. Sign up for surveillance while you are going to be away.

4. Prepare Before Vacation

Call your trusted neighbors to know you are leaving town. Make sure to have your newspaper and mail stopped during this time.

3. Know Your Neighbors

Neighbors that know each other usually results in lower crime rates. Your neighbor may be able to spot unusual activity on your property while you are away.

2. Stay Vigilant

Even though you have taken the precautions it is important to stay alert. If you are not paying attention you may be welcoming a burglar into your home with open arms.

1. Lock it Up

Always keep doors and windows locked, including dead bolts when possible. It’s the number one way to deter would be thieves.

To get more information on each of these topics go to the full article on Top 10 ways to Discourage Break-ins, by Cristen Conger