Planning on escaping the winter blues? Before jetting off on your getaway, the New Brunswick RCMP wants to remind you to make sure to secure your home.
Here are our top tips for securing your home before getting some well-deserved rest and relaxation:
- Make sure all doors and windows are locked, including your garage door, shed, and basement windows.
- Avoid leaving spare keys "hidden" under a mat or under a rock. Burglars know about this trick and a key gives them easy access.
- Ask a trusted neighbour, family member or friend to check on your home while you're away.
- Put a pause on your deliveries or ask a family member or friend to pick up your packages if you're expecting a delivery.
- Set timers on lights inside and outside of your home and on electronics like a radio or television. Timers help give the impression that someone is home.
- Arrange to have your driveway cleared of snow while you're away.
- If you have any cash, jewellery or any other valuables in your home, store them in a safety deposit box.
- Make sure that your home security system is on and provide the code to a family member or trusted friend so that they do not set off the alarm when they check on your home.
- Never announce your vacation dates on social media and avoid posting your holiday pictures until you return home so criminals don't know your house is empty.
Safe travels from the New Brunswick RCMP!