56 Christmas In South London, Friday, November 18, 2011
Keep yourself safe C
and burglars find rich pickings if we give them the chance. Not onlythat, too much booze and partying
Unfortunatelyitisalso atime when thieves
thing butfull of fun and happiness, here are a fewtop tips on howtostaysafe, healthyand happyduring the festive season.
Christmas shopping:
KEEP your handbag, purse or wallet out of sight and neverleave them unattended,oron top of shopping trolleys. Don’ttell anyone your pin number and don’t
let anyone see your number when typing it in a hand terminal or cash machine. Trytopay for items on adebit or credit card rather than carrying large amounts of cash. Don’tleave mobile phones or other valuables
in the
car.Alwaystakethem with you. Always close car windows, don’tleave your
in the boot, out of sight and lock the car. At home:
keys in the ignition, put on steering locks and lock all the doors. If youhavetokeep presents in acar,put them
HRISTMAS is rapidlyapproaching and most people are preparing to enjoy themselves over the festive period.
can also spoil what should be ahappytime. So, to stop the Christmas period being any-
Get rid of wrapping paper and packaging carefully. Empty boxesleft outside can adver- tise your lovely newpresents. Lock sheds and garages so thievescan’tget ladders and tools which theycould use to get into your home. Shut your windows and doors and lock them. Don’tleave keys in or close to the front door
as theycan be easy to hook through the letter box. Use timers for lights, radio and televisions so it looks as though youare at home. Asecure home will reduce the chance of you getting burgled,but if youget home and notice signs of abreak-in, don’tgoinorcall out as the intruder could still be inside, go to aneigh- bour’shouse and call the police, and don’t touch anything or tidy up.
If you are out for the evening:
MAKE sure someone knows where youare going and when youwill be home. Always plan howyou will get
home before going out. Never takethe risk and get an unli- censed cab and don’tlet your friends do it either. Don’tleave bags over the back
of your chair and keep purses and wallets close to you. If walking, nevertakeshortcuts
DON’T leave presents under the tree or in view of awindow. Mark valuable presents with your house number and postcode using permanent marker or ultra violet pens. Remember to register them on the national property database at
www.immobilise.com
–stick to well lit main routes. If drinking, don’tdrive home or
get in acar with someone who’s been drinking.
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