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SGI CANADA’s theft prevention tips

Before taking offÌýtoÌýtheÌýcabin orÌýheading out of town on vacation,Ìýhomeowners shouldÌýgive some thought to howÌýprotectÌýtheirÌýhome from break-ins and theft.

Before taking offÌýtoÌýtheÌýcabin orÌýheading out of town on vacation,Ìýhomeowners shouldÌýgive some thought to howÌýprotectÌýtheirÌýhome from break-ins and theft.

Burglary is often a crime of opportunity, and youÌýcan take preventative measures to deter thieves fromÌýfinding the vulnerabilities in yourÌýhome.

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oÌýÌý CloseÌýblinds and curtains.Ìý

oÌýÌý LockÌýdoors and windows, including your garage door.Ìý

oÌýÌý Install a home security system,Ìýand/or invest in security cameras,ÌýincludingÌýa doorbell camera.Ìý

oÌýÌý Never leave your spare key in an obvious place, like under your welcome mat or in your mailbox.Ìý

oÌýÌý Don't leave aÌýgarage door opener in a vehicle parked outside your home.Ìý

MakeÌýyour home lookÌýoccupied.

oÌýÌý Use timers to maintain normal lighting patterns.Ìý

oÌýÌý Install sensor lights around yourÌýhome.Ìý

oÌýÌý Cancel all deliveries when you’reÌýaway.Ìý

oÌýÌý Leave a radioÌýon.

Ask aÌýtrusted friend forÌýhelp.

oÌýÌý AskÌýsomeone you trustÌýto cut the grass, roll out your binÌýon garbage dayÌýand collect your mail.Ìý

oÌýÌý Ask aÌýneighbourÌýto park in your driveway.Ìý
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Don’t tip off thievesÌýwith your vacationÌýselfies.

oÌýÌý If you’re enjoying anÌýInstagram-worthy vacation,Ìýposting your whereaboutsÌýto everyone and anyoneÌýwhile you’re still awayÌýcould make your homeÌýmoreÌýsusceptibleÌýto thieves.Ìý (Maybe just enjoy the holiday andÌýpost the picsÌýwhen you get home.)

Homeowners should keep an inventory of the valuables within their home.ÌýTakeÌýphotos or video of important possessions, andÌýkeep jewelry, cash and other high-value itemsÌýin a safety deposit box orÌýhidden inÌýan unlikely placeÌý(not the bedroom)ÌýwhileÌýyou’re away.Ìý

For more tipsÌýon how to prevent break-ins, visitÌý.ÌýTo make sure you have the right insurance coverage to protect you inÌýthe event of a break-in, talk yourÌý.Ìý

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