Peak Burglary Times

Peak Burglary Times - 35% of burglaries occur between 7am and 11am. Add 12p to 2p and goes up to 46%

The reason for this is, burglars prefer a house to be empty and they caper when they think residents are NOT home.  So times reflect when most people are at work.

On occasion, burglars are surprised to find a resident sleeping during the day.  Those hot prowl situations can be scary.

Tips:

• Make your house appear occupied: lights, cars in driveway, etc.; 
• Pick up newspapers and mail; leave TV or radio on; 
• Set radio or appliances to turn on and off with timed switches; 
• Be a good neighbor and look out for each other; 
• Remove items from yards like toys and bikes; 
• Don't leave boxes to newly purchase appliances in plain view on trash day; 
• Be more aware day before trash day and day of because of trash pickers roaming neighborhhoods; Join a neighborhood watch group.

#1 thing to do:  LOCK YOUR DOORS and WINDOWS!

Good neighbors can write down suspicious car's license plates and hold in case of burglaries later.  Police might have possible suspect.