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The Ramapo Police Department issued an alert this week following several burglaries and other suspicious activities along the Route 202 corridor.
In an effort to help local residents avoid becoming a victim, the department released a series of common sense tips:
- Report suspicious individuals or vehicles if spotted in the neighborhood;
- Lock doors & windows when not home. Use a deadbolt type lock on exterior doors. Place a wooden pole or broom handle in sliding door tracks to prevent them from opening;
- Keep exterior lights on after dark; have motion detectors;
- Keep interior lights on after dark; use timers on lamps;
- Consider an alarm system, especially one that backs up to your cell phone;
- Consider installing surveillance cameras, especially ones that can be accessed via your cell phone;
- Don’t post information on social media regarding when you will/won’t be home;
- Suspend your newspaper delivery if you plan to be away for several days, and;
- Make a list of your valuables - make, model, serial number and value - keep one copy of the list at home and store another copy in a safety deposit box or other location in case of a fire.
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