Don't leave Presents out for burglars
Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, is calling upon residents to be careful around their home security as domestic burglary tends to rise during special seasons.
The charity is also appealing for anonymous information on this
type of crime.
At home
Read some advice about how to keep your home safe.
* Protect your home. Put presents hidden out of
view from the window
* Lock and bolt your doors and windows
* If you are expecting a parcel, make sure someone
is there when it is delivered, or ask a neighbour to
take it in. Avoid having it left on the door step
* Keep keys, mobile phones, purses, wallets and
other valuable items locked away out of sight
* Don't leave your keys in the door at any time
* Never leave keys in view of the windows or doors
* Once you've opened all your gifts, don't leave the
boxes on view outside to advertise your good
fortune to criminals
Burglars will take whatever they can get hold of, so it's important ... take extra measures to keep your property safe..
Times are hard, money is tight, so take care of valuable items and presents at any time.
Burglars do not take holidays.
Please do not make life easy for them.
Protect your Valuables
DISCLAIMER: Crime prevention advice: Crimestoppers has put together the advice on crime prevention with the help of a number of partners, including the Home Office, APACS the Office of Fair Trading.
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Isle of Wight Neighbourhood Watch Association
