Holiday Hazards-Home Burglary

BURGLARS? 

BAH HUMBUG!

Burglars love the holidays. Do you know why? They get lots of presents- YOURS, if your aren't careful!

Here are some ways to protect your family's Holiday spoils

I know your 10 ft tree looks incredible in that front window for everyone to see. Unfortunately, I mean everyone. Burglars are waiting and watching for people to show them all of their Christmas goodies. Temptation at its best! 

So please consider putting the tree a little further out of sight.

Certain items, such as laptops, digital cameras and game systems are very attractive to burglars because they are easy to sell on the black market. Keep them out of sight, preferably upstairs or in a closet. Keep a log of your valuables, with pictures and receipts if you can. This will help you replace them if you are hit by burglars. Insurance companies love this attention to detail!

Doing that last minute shopping all over town? Keep those packages in the trunk so they are not as accessible to thieves! You will be surprised how many places thieves hang out waiting for an easy score. 

Burglars watch for families to leave for Christmas parties. Leave lights on in the house and outside when you leave for the evening. Burglars do not like to be in the Light! You can buy inexpensive light switch timers so your lights will go on in the front rooms whether you are home or not. Keep your doors locked - even if you make a quick trip to the store for that last minute pumpkin pie filling. Professional burglars are quick!

If you go out of town, ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your home. They need to bring in the mail and clean away any ads or fliers left on your door/porch. These are tell tale signs nobody is home. Burglars love it when you go out of town! Keep your hide-a-key in an odd place. Burglars know the usual hiding places. You may even want to move it several times during the week leading up to you leaving to go out of town. And don't let the world know you are gone by announcing it on Social Media! Post those awesome family photos once you are back home. 

   Last, but not least, don't kick those iPad or Laptop boxes to the curb on the 26th. Cut them up and throw them in the trash cans. Burglar's busy season doesn't end when Christmas is over and done with. They are still on the prowl, looking for those new toys you just got! Continue to take extra precautions- especially if you are going away for New Years. 

Don't let Burglars ruin your Holiday Season!      

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