Police: make vacated houses look lived-in
ISLANDERS should make their vacated homes looked lived-in to reduce the risk of burglaries, Guernsey Police has advised.
‘When you go on holiday, avoid drawing attention to the fact that your house is unoccupied,’ a police spokesman said.
‘Fit timers to lighting and radios to go on and off to make the house appear lived-in [and] cancel your milk subscription.’
Parking a car in the driveway, perhaps a neighbour’s, was also advised, as well as moving enticing items such as laptops and TVs away from windows so they are out of sight.
‘If you are away for a longer period of time in the summer months, ask your neighbour to cut your grass – this helps to show that the house may be occupied.
‘Ask someone you can trust to keep an eye on your home while you are away.
‘Ask them to make the house look as if it is occupied by closing and drawing the curtains daily and taking in the mail, leaflets and free newspapers from the doorstep.’
n Islanders who have the Guernsey Press delivered can contact their local newsagent to put on hold the delivery subscription while they are on holiday.
