Just like the Wet Bandits, criminals don’t take time off over Christmas
Be sure you’re Christmas trips away from home aren’t ruined on your return by making your home as secure as possible.
– If you leave any cars in the driveway or on the street, be sure to safely secure keys away in non-obvious places. Or better yet, take them with you.
– If possible, have lights on timers or left on to look like someone is home.
– Make sure your property is secure, including gates and garages etc which may give criminals easy access to your home.
– Ask close friends and family to keep an eye on your property while you are away.
If you know your neighbours are visiting loved ones over the holidays, please look out for any suspicious activity and report it to the police immediately.
Make friends with your neighbours. Ask them to take your bins in and out, gather up mail from behind the door regularly and collect any parcels that may have been left on your doorstep.
Allow them to park on the drive if you have one.
Fit timer switches on lights and set them to come on before it gets dark.
If you have a home smart device consider using smart plugs.
Consider a CCTV system to allow you to monitor your property remotely.
Secure your shed and all tools that could be used to force entry to your home.
Consider the use of a shed alarm.
Consider joining Neighbourhood Watch Scotland or setting up residents’ social media groups.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously near your premises, please contact the police immediately with a detailed description of any person or vehicle involved.
