Message sent by
Rob Stevens (Police, PC1368, Wellingborough)
DAYTIME ROUTINE
BEDTIME ROUTINE
Even if the house is occupied the front and back doors should be locked
Check doors are definitely locked and keys away from anywhere obvious
Keep car keys away from front and back doors, particularly where there is a cat flap or letterbox in situ
Keep car keys away from front and back doors, particularly where there is a cat flap or letterbox in situ
If you leave a room, simply remember to pull any windows shut and lock them
Leave timer switches on lamps from early evening until bedtime. Some people prefer leaving a landing light on overnight
Remove any loose tools from within the garden areas
If you hear a noise downstairs and are
quite certain it’s a burglar, dial 999
Set your burglar alarm every time you leave the property, even if you are just popping out
If you have an alarm that can
be part activated downstairs,
use it!
Use your spy hole before answering the door. If you’re not sure, don’t open the door!
Take a cordless or mobile phone with you to bed in case of emergencies
Don’t leave cooking unattended
Switch off and unplug things that don’t need to be left in
Try to make the home looked lived in, even when you are out
Shut internal doors
Avoid leaving matches and lighters within easy reach of children.
Ensure smoking materials are not still burning and ashtrays are emptied.