This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Sun Apr 28 21:30:45 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Home security tips --------------------------------------------------- In light of the recent day-time break-ins and thefts that have occurred within our detachment area, the OPP is offering home owners the following tips to help protect their property: • Tall trees, shrubs and fences create hiding spots for criminals. Keep your landscaping neatly groomed. • Always lock the doors and windows, even if you are away for only a short period of time. Consider using quality locks and a deadbolt on each outside door. • Keep the grass cut or, in winter, keep the driveway shovelled. • Don't let the mail accumulate if you're going to be away. • If you're planning a trip, be careful who you tell. Don't advertise your absence using social media. • Get to know your neighbours. Watch out for one another. Report suspicious people, vehicles or activity to police right away so they can investigate immediately. • Ensure that the outside lights work. Consider motion sensor lights. • Engrave identifying marks on your property. This makes it easier for police to identify recovered stolen items. • Don't leave valuables in plain sight. • If you hide a key outside, ensure it's not hidden in an obvious location. Break-ins are a crime of opportunity which you can help to control by taking some pro-active steps to protect your property. For more information on crime prevention tips can, visit www.opp.ca --------------------------------------------------- Images: --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2015-10-30 17:43:05 Post date GMT: 2015-10-30 21:43:05 Post modified date: 2015-11-05 21:32:19 Post modified date GMT: 2015-11-06 02:32:19 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com