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• At Christmas time avoid the temptation to put wrapped presents under the tree any earlier than Christmas Eve – it may look festive but it shows burglars the quantity of gifts for the taking. Remember that most burglars rarely act on impulse, the spend time selecting the right house
• Make sure that valuable items aren’t visible from outside (hide DVD players, computers etc)
• If you have an alarm use it – if you don’t, get one!
• Ensure window and door locks are fitted, working and used
• Invest in automatic activation of lights in your house to give it the “lived in look” even when no one is at home.
• Cancel paper deliveries when you’re away
• Have neighbours collect mail and free papers and leave them a key
• Do not pull the curtains. Seeing this during daylight hours is a give-away that you are on holiday

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