Home security advice

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Tips for keeping your home safe

make sure your home looks occupied
leave your curtains open in the daytime
use automatic timer switches to turn your lights on and off
cancel regular deliveries such as newspapers and milk
if you are away for a long period of time sign up to Royal Mails 'keepsafe' they will store your mail for up to 6 months
cut the lawn and trim back any plants
consider leaving important documents and valuable items with other family members
make sure all external windows and doors are locked
set the burglar alarm
register your property free of charge. This is a national database that the police can access to compare recovered goods from suspected criminals
always remain vigilant , if you see anything suspicious call the police on 0161 872 5050 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111