Keep your Home and Property Protected

Following recent reports of house burglaries in the Beacon Cove area, BCNA advises residents that Victoria Police suggest these protections:

• Get to know your neighbours.
• Make sure all doors and windows are locked – even when you are home.
• Ensure your home is adequately lit at night. Consider installation of external sensor lights.
• A monitored alarm system can be a deterrent to potential thieves.
• Lock your mail box.
• Only leave spare keys with a trusted neighbour. Never hide them.
• Keep all spare keys, including car keys, in a secure place.
• Make it look like someone is home when you are out.
• Bring in your bins and collect mail regularly.
• Mark your valuable property with an engraver or ultra violet marker.
• Keep your car locked at all times and don’t leave valuables and other items visible in your car.

For more information go to https://www.police.vic.gov.au/home-and-property.