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Are you going on holiday?
If YES.....Think About The Following Advice From Your Local Neighbourhood Team:-
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Do not
boast about your holiday on social networking sites until after you get back. Many burglars use these sites to identify “safe” targets.
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Aim to make your home look as though someone is in; don't close the curtains in the day time it shows the house is empty.
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Use automatic timer switches to turn your lights, TV or radio on.
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Royal Mail’s
Keepsafe Service will for a small fee to hold your mail for up to two months and deliver it on your return, avoiding a pile of mail in the hall.
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Ask a neighbour or relative to keep an eye on your home for you, if possible park their car on your driveway.
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Do not put your home address on your luggage when you are travelling to your holiday destination.
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Ensure you lock all outside doors and windows & if you have one set your burglar alarm.
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Remove obvious temptations
- car keys hanging by the front door.
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Prepare for the worst
. If your computer were stolen, what might the consequences be? Back up and password protect.
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Consider making a quick run-through around the house with a video recorder, listing off the valuables.
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Mark Your Property;
so that if you are burgled your possession’s can be identified should the police recover them. This can be achieved by etching your postcode, surname and house number/name onto the item, or, where this is not practical, using an ultraviolet marker. There are also property identity marking kits available from Crimestoppers and Smartwater |