The Linden Police have issued safety tips for homeowners to be aware of during the school holidays.
Linden police spokesperson Constable Takalani Matumba said, “Crime always increases during a holiday period. With school holidays commencing from 14 June to 9 July, and many community members taking the time to leave for a well-deserved holiday, we have issued some safety tips for residents to be aware of when leaving their home unattended.”
Matumba issued the following safety tips:
- Residents should remember to stop all regular and planned deliveries to their homes while they are away
- Remember to unplug all TVs, microwave ovens, and cordless telephones to avoid lightning damages and fire hazards
- Arrange with a friend or neighbour to switch lights on and off at regular times and if possible, ensure this is done in conjunction with random visits to the house
- If you have an alarm system, ensure that there is a friend who knows how to deal with the alarm and the consequences of it being activated
- Do not withdraw large amounts of money to carry with you on holiday
- Avoid posting of pictures or updating on social media on public groups while on holiday
- Only inform people close to you about your holiday.
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