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When
the weather turns warm, home and car burglaries tend to increase.
Burglary is a crime of opportunity. Most thieves look for an
easy target. The majority of all thefts in Eatontown happen
when people leave doors or windows unlocked. Don’t become
a victim! Make it difficult for a thief to target you by
following these simple theft prevention tips:
Keep and eye on an open
garage.
It only takes a moment for criminals to remove valuable items
such as golf clubs, bicycles, alcohol and tools. Worse
yet, a thief could enter your unlocked home or steal your car.
Always close your garage door unless it is within immediate
sight.
Lock and secure all
doors. Make
sure you have deadbolts on all doors leading to your home.
To secure sliding glass doors, install a bar or special lock.
Leave on the light.
It only costs "a nickel a night" to leave your front
and back outside lights on. Well-lit areas deter criminals
from taking advantage of the cover of darkness.
Be aware, alert and
active.
There cannot be a law enforcement officer on every corner in
Eatontown, so citizen participation is essential to combat
crime. Always report suspicious or unusual activity
to the police. Get your neighbors together to start a
Neighborhood Watch Program.
For
more information on crime prevention programs such as Neighborhood
Watch, National Night Out, Community Radio Watch or for a free
home security survey, contact the Community Services Officer, Ptl.
Ryan Hennelly at 732-389-7638.
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