MAKE LIFE DIFFICULT FOR BURGLARS
MAKE your home safe as a castle: If you’re on holiday, arrange for mail to be held by Australia Post or collected daily by someone while you’re away. Keep doors and windows locked at all times. Keep valuable items such as home computers, laptops, stereos and mobile phones out of sight. Do not leave spare keys hidden outside – leave them with a neighbour, friend or relative. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to reduce the opportunity for burglars to hide and increase visibility from the street. Be mindful of posting information about yourself on social media. Saying you’re on holiday suggests you aren’t home. - Senior Sergeant Simon Hazell