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Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides reminders to protect your property

In the aftermath of several burglaries in Scio Township, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office offered the following reminders to keep your property safe.

Burglars are opportunistic and look for the easiest way in and out.

The more you can secure your property the less likely you are to have your home broken into.

TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY:

  • Prune your shrubs
  • Draw the blinds
  • Don’t advertise new purchases
  • Get motion sensors for lights
  • Set timers for indoor lights
  • Reinforce strike plate on doors
  • Shield windows near doors
  • Install deadbolts
  • Lock all doors and windows
  • Install and always set a home alarm
  • Get a dog
  • Know your neighbors
  • Join (or form a) neighborhood watch
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