Home Security Tips

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – In light of the recent reports of break ins, the South Bruce OPP is offering the following tips to help home owners protect their property:

A solid door with a quality lock set is difficult to break through. For added security, consider installing a dead bolt locking system as well.

Place a secondary block (ex. piece of an old broom handle) in the window/sliding glass door track. If the latch is defeated, the window/door can’t be forced open. Consider installing pins to prevent the window being lifted out of the track.

Exterior lighting that provides good visibility will deter a potential thief.

Place stickers near outside windows and doors: ex. “beware of dog”, “neighbourhood watch” or “protected by alarm system”.

Pay attention to suspicious vehicles or people in your neighbourhood.

Photograph your valuables, record the serial number and consider engraving a unique identifier.

Positively identifying your property will help police hold a thief accountable.

Anyone interested in more crime prevention tips is encouraged to visit http://www.opp.ca.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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