Show Labor Day Burglaries While thousands of arc heading for the lakes and mountains over the Labor Day their unattended homes and apartments will be prime burglary LAST year some Utah residences were many of them on holiday weekends when their occupants were of says the Insurance Information By observing a few simple the chances for becom- ing a burglary statistic could be The Institute makes the following LEAVE a light burning when leaving at night or on Burglars are looking for a dark house or The purchase of an electric timer that turn on and then off at predetermined times often Notify a neighbor or your apartment manager when leaving for an extended period of He can watch the premises and collect your Letting newspapers accumulate on the doorstep is leaving a note to burglars that the premises are PLACE a broom handle or similar type of rod at the base of sliding glass doors or windows to prevent them from being forced Keep inventory of all your It is hard to remember after a burglary just exactly what is keep on file the serial numbers of all major television DO NOT leave the garage door An empty garage visible to all is an invitation to Adopting a more thoughtful and protective attitude can reduce the Institute The investment in time and money is small compared to the protection |