The Chapel Hill Police Department has some tips to share this holiday season to keep you and your home safe.
Chapel Hill Police say they experience higher rates of property crime during the holiday season and are increasing patrols in residential areas. The following holiday safety tips will assure you have a safe and happy holiday:
– Never leave any packages in your vehicle in plain sight. Always take them with you or lock them in your trunk.
– Never leave any personal items in your vehicle in plain sight. This includes money, credit cards, cell phones, purses and GPS Units. Take these items with you when you leave your vehicle.
– Always lock and secure all doors and windows on your home and vehicles.
-Leave a radio or TV on to give the impression that someone is home. Another good idea is to place lights on a timer and utilize motion activated lights on the outside of your home.
– If you receive an expensive or large gift, such as a TV, don’t leave the box in front of your house as an invitation to thieves. Rather dispose of the box in another container or turn the box inside out.
– When you leave, turn your heat down low but don’t shut it off completely to avoid the pipes freezing.
– The Chapel Hill Police Department is offering house checks while you’re gone. Go to Chapel Hill Police House Checks to sign up.
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