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To receive a free “Safe & Secure” brochure email us with your name and address, as well as how you learned about the Burglary Prevention Council. Please also indicate if you would like to receive future information from the Burglary Prevention Council. | If You Are BurglarizedDespite your best efforts, your home may some day be burglarized. The actions you take from the time you discover the crime until the police arrive are crucial. Here are some tips:If you return home and find your door or window ajar, go to a neighbor's home and call the police. In the event of a surprise encounter with an intruder, attempt to flee. If you are blocked in, remain still and allow him to leave. Do not attempt to detain him, as he may be armed. Your television is replaceable, but you are not! Call the police immediately. The sooner they arrive, the greater the chance that your possessions will be recovered. While you wait for the police to arrive, don't touch anything or attempt to clean up the mess. You may ruin important evidence. When the police arrive, provide them with a copy of your inventory. This will make it easier to identify a suspect who is caught with your valuables. |
