Going Away This Summer? Protect Your Home From Burglars With These Tips
With recent thefts in the Dexter area, here are some tips to help protect your home this summer.
Summer is a great time to escape on vacation, but it’s also the time of year when burglaries increase – as much as 10 percent, according to the FBI. So Amica Insurance is reminding residents to take steps to protect their homes from burglars. “Burglars often look for easy targets – unoccupied homes that are easy to break into,” said Michael Gillerlane, a senior assistant vice president with Amica Insurance. “The most important thing to do, whether you’re leaving overnight or an extended vacation, is to make your home looked lived-in while you’re gone.” Remember to close and lock all windows and doors, Gillerlane said. Consider installing deadbolt locks if you don’t already have them. “Make it as hard for the burglars as you can,” …
