If you're leaving town this weekend, Milpitas Police offer the following tips to avoid becoming a burglary victim.
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When leaving your residence, make sure you lock all doors and windows, even when running quick errands.
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Consider putting locks on any side gates leading to the backyard and installing deadbolt-type locks in your residence, if you do not already have them.
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Install an alarm at your residence, surveillance cameras or motion sensor lighting on the exterior of your residence, if possible.
Consider starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your neighborhood.
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Always call the Milpitas Police Department to report a crime in progress or any suspicious vehicles/people in your neighborhood.
For information call Milpitas Police at 408-586-2525.
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