If you are away during part of the evening, leave one or two lights on. An accumulation of newspapers and mail indicates that no one is home. Have a neighbour look after your home, that is the best security. Notify your local police department that you are going to be absent, how long you will be away and where you can be contacted if necessary. Should a knowing neighbour or police patrol observe some person prowling around your home while your gone, they will not hesitate to take the appropriate action.
Home security is more than locks and lights.
Your best protection is working together with neighbours to keep watch on each other's property. Further information on this program is available from your local police dpeartment. Valuables Valuables, such as gold rings, diamonds, silver, etc., should be kept in a safe-deposit box at your bank. If this is not possible, then all valuables should be kept locked up in a reasonable hiding place in your home. Jewel cases that are kept in the open should not contain any of your valuable jewelry.