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Page 14 February 2016 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com
A Brief Guide to Pr otecting Your Pr oper ty
Nicholas DiGregory
The holiday season has once theft from a structure after unlawful This one should be obvious, tries to pawn or sell it, having that
again come and gone. The last- entry, accounted for roughly but the reality is that many people number on record can help find your
second scramblers have stopped twenty percent of those property unintentionally provide thieves with belonging and implicate the thief.
raiding the store shelves; gridlocked crimes. Theft of items from vehicles the means to steal their belongings.
traffic no longer clogs every accounted for another sixteen Always lock the doors and windows Security Tip #4: Involve Others in
highway; and all of the in-laws have percent of property crimes. to your home and to your cars. the Community
(hopefully) returned to their homes. Thieves look for easy access to a
The festivities to close out 2015 Burglary and theft from vehicles home or vehicle; they are more likely Thieves prefer to strike victims
and to welcome 2016 are almost a are commonplace occurrences to steal from you if they can quickly who are isolated from others. By
month behind us, and that means that can severely impact your life enter and exit your home or vehicle. getting your friends, neighbors, and
you finally have time to relax and and the lives of those around you, Never leave your vehicle running local law enforcement involved,
recuperate, right? should you fall victim. To help you while unattended, even for a second. you can protect yourself more
protect yourself from such crime, I And be cautious when leaving your easily and effectively. An active
Unfortunately, the end of the spoke with local law enforcement vehicle’s windows cracked on a neighborhood watch program can
holiday season does not mean that about how one can safeguard one’s hot day; an experienced thief can intimidate thieves and assist police
you are in the clear when it comes to property from thieves. remove a car window fairly quickly investigations should a theft occur.
crime. While the cold winter months if they can get their fingers through Should you see something suspicious,
of the new year see a considerable Security Tip #1: Think How a the gap. call the police and then alert your
decrease in overall burglary and Thief Thinks When He Is Scouting neighbors. Thieves will often
larceny, your new holiday goodies for Victims Security Tip #3: Keep Track of reconsider visiting a neighborhood if
can make you a target for desperate Your Belongings they notice observant residents who
potential thieves who are trying Thieves vary in skill level and communicate frequently with each
hard to make ends meet. New proficiency, but they all tend to stick The average thief is not looking to other and the local police.
cars, appliances, and accessories to a few trends when committing make a fortune from his heists. Most
purchased at holiday sale prices are crime. First, thieves are far more thieves steal small items that they Security Tip #5: Be Smart!
all tempting objects for a thief who likely to target a home or vehicle can see clearly prior to committing While these tips can help to
is looking for his next victim. if they think no one is around. the crime. If you own an expensive discourage thieves from stealing
Your home and vehicle are most computer, television, etc., try not to your belongings, it is important to
According to the FBI’s most recent vulnerable when you are away from place it in your home where one can note that no home or vehicle can
crime statistics, property crime is the them. Thus, never leave signs that easily see it from an open window. be completely impregnable. If you
most common form of crime in the you are not home. If you are away The same goes for your vehicle; should encounter a thief or have
United States; the year of 2014 saw from home for an extended period never leave a phone, GPS, or purse in reason to believe that a thief has
over 8.27 million recorded cases at a of time, try not to broadcast it over your car where it can be seen. entered your home or vehicle, retreat
rate of 2,596 instances per 100,000 social media until you return home. to a secure location and contact the
people. Home burglaries, that is, Having a trusted friend check your Another way to protect police immediately. And remember,
mail and visit your home regularly your larger and more expensive nothing you own is worth more than
while you are gone is often enough belongings is by recording their your life.
to deter thieves. serial numbers. If a thief steals a
belonging with a serial number and
Second, thieves like having a
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A Brief Guide to Pr otecting Your Pr oper ty
Nicholas DiGregory
The holiday season has once theft from a structure after unlawful This one should be obvious, tries to pawn or sell it, having that
again come and gone. The last- entry, accounted for roughly but the reality is that many people number on record can help find your
second scramblers have stopped twenty percent of those property unintentionally provide thieves with belonging and implicate the thief.
raiding the store shelves; gridlocked crimes. Theft of items from vehicles the means to steal their belongings.
traffic no longer clogs every accounted for another sixteen Always lock the doors and windows Security Tip #4: Involve Others in
highway; and all of the in-laws have percent of property crimes. to your home and to your cars. the Community
(hopefully) returned to their homes. Thieves look for easy access to a
The festivities to close out 2015 Burglary and theft from vehicles home or vehicle; they are more likely Thieves prefer to strike victims
and to welcome 2016 are almost a are commonplace occurrences to steal from you if they can quickly who are isolated from others. By
month behind us, and that means that can severely impact your life enter and exit your home or vehicle. getting your friends, neighbors, and
you finally have time to relax and and the lives of those around you, Never leave your vehicle running local law enforcement involved,
recuperate, right? should you fall victim. To help you while unattended, even for a second. you can protect yourself more
protect yourself from such crime, I And be cautious when leaving your easily and effectively. An active
Unfortunately, the end of the spoke with local law enforcement vehicle’s windows cracked on a neighborhood watch program can
holiday season does not mean that about how one can safeguard one’s hot day; an experienced thief can intimidate thieves and assist police
you are in the clear when it comes to property from thieves. remove a car window fairly quickly investigations should a theft occur.
crime. While the cold winter months if they can get their fingers through Should you see something suspicious,
of the new year see a considerable Security Tip #1: Think How a the gap. call the police and then alert your
decrease in overall burglary and Thief Thinks When He Is Scouting neighbors. Thieves will often
larceny, your new holiday goodies for Victims Security Tip #3: Keep Track of reconsider visiting a neighborhood if
can make you a target for desperate Your Belongings they notice observant residents who
potential thieves who are trying Thieves vary in skill level and communicate frequently with each
hard to make ends meet. New proficiency, but they all tend to stick The average thief is not looking to other and the local police.
cars, appliances, and accessories to a few trends when committing make a fortune from his heists. Most
purchased at holiday sale prices are crime. First, thieves are far more thieves steal small items that they Security Tip #5: Be Smart!
all tempting objects for a thief who likely to target a home or vehicle can see clearly prior to committing While these tips can help to
is looking for his next victim. if they think no one is around. the crime. If you own an expensive discourage thieves from stealing
Your home and vehicle are most computer, television, etc., try not to your belongings, it is important to
According to the FBI’s most recent vulnerable when you are away from place it in your home where one can note that no home or vehicle can
crime statistics, property crime is the them. Thus, never leave signs that easily see it from an open window. be completely impregnable. If you
most common form of crime in the you are not home. If you are away The same goes for your vehicle; should encounter a thief or have
United States; the year of 2014 saw from home for an extended period never leave a phone, GPS, or purse in reason to believe that a thief has
over 8.27 million recorded cases at a of time, try not to broadcast it over your car where it can be seen. entered your home or vehicle, retreat
rate of 2,596 instances per 100,000 social media until you return home. to a secure location and contact the
people. Home burglaries, that is, Having a trusted friend check your Another way to protect police immediately. And remember,
mail and visit your home regularly your larger and more expensive nothing you own is worth more than
while you are gone is often enough belongings is by recording their your life.
to deter thieves. serial numbers. If a thief steals a
belonging with a serial number and
Second, thieves like having a
covert entrance and escape route. Patronize Our Advertisers!
Trim or eliminate any dense
shrubbery around your home and The Catoctin The Catoctin Banner exists due to the advertising
driveway. If you live near a forested
space or in an area that is removed support of those featured in each issue.
from other homes, consider putting
up motion-sensing lights. Installing BOLLINGER HOMES, LLC
even a small fence can also help to Custom Home Builder & Remodeler
discourage thieves. We specialize in...
• Additions
Security Tip #2: Deny Thieves
Easy Access to Your Home and
Vehicle
Marie’s Custom Homes & • Garages
Beauty Salon Remodeling • Patios
21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont Bollinger Homes, LLC have been building custom homes, • Decks
building additions and remodeling for over 20 years in
301-271-4551 Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. • Concrete Walks
Senior Citizen • Siding & Roofing
Perms $30
Call for a FREE ESTIMATE!
Tue 1 - 8 p.m. • Thu 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone 301.447.6917
Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fax 301.447.2704
Call 301-271-4551 for appointment. 1 Creamery Way
Please leave message after 4 rings. Emmitsburg, MD 21727
