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Top tips to prevent burglary

• Always secure windows and doors – even in warmer weather and especially at night – 27% of Bristol's burglaries are through windows and doors that have been left open and are therefore entirely preventable!
• Have you heard of a website called Immobilise? It's a completely free and secure website recommended by Police Forces where you can register all your property such as laptops, mobile phones and pedal cycles free of charge - if your property is lost or stolen and the Police recover it we can re-unite you with it. It will only take a few minutes and is a good investment of time - every year Police recover thousands of items of property that cannot be returned to the owners as they have no details of identifiable marks. Help us beat burglars and other criminals by paying a visit to www.immobilise.com and registering your property today!
• Remember, criminals don't take holidays - buy and use light timers for when you are out or away on holiday.
• Make sure that laptops, mobile phones and other technology are kept out of sight and that small high-value items like your car keys, wallet, handbag and jewellery cannot be seen through cat flaps and letter boxes.
• Report any suspicious behavior. It is common for an offender to checkout a number of properties for entry points before finding a vulnerable home.
• Don't leave recycling out all week as this indicates to burglars that the occupiers could be away.
• If you live in Redland, Cotham, Bishopston or Montpelier you can receive the services of the 'Safer Homes' team free of charge to upgrade your home security – Request a visit from a Safer Homes Van now!

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