Property thefts such as burglaries and car prowls tend to
increase in the summer, according to a Bureau of Justice Statistic 2014 report.
This is a good time to take stock of how you secure your home.
Burglars want to stay in a house only a short time when they
break in. So, they often will look in typical places where we store our stuff,
then leave quickly. They will start looking in the master bedroom then look
elsewhere. The first places burglars look include the bedroom closet, under the
mattress, dresser drawers, the medicine cabinet, a portable safe, the freezer,
desk drawers, and the liquor cabinet.
Most often, burglars take what is easy for them to carry, such
as jewelry, electronics, cash and credit cards. Guns, collectibles and narcotic
prescription drugs can also be easily turned into cash. They also look for items
with your personal information, such as birth certificates, Social Security
cards and passports, that can be used in identity theft.
Here are some things you can do to prevent being victimized
by a burglar:
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Keep a car in the driveway
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Don’t let your mail pile up
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Keep outdoor valuables locked up
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Keep your garage door(s) closed, even when you
are working in the yard
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Keep quiet on social media about your planned
vacations and trips
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Leave your TV or radio on when you leave the
house
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Don’t leave valuables in your car
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Get a dog
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Install security film on your windows, and a
security system and cameras
For more details, look at:
KGW8:
Money Crashers:
South Snohomish County Crime Watch:
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