They will steal from an unlocked car or house before they steal from a locked car or house. They will take food from someone's garden before they break into someone's unoccupied house. They prefer to break into an unoccupied house rather than an occupied house. They prefer to visit an unwatched house than a watched house. I am Bill's nephew.
Informed neighbors watch out for and help each other.
It is imperative that we meet our neighbors and keep them informed about our Y2K plans. It is imperative that our neighbors inform us ahead of time about anyone that they are expecting to visit. They need to introduce visitors to the neighborhood. This is for everyone's peace of mind and security. Undoubtedly, some people will become so concerned about the security of their homes that they will shoot first and ask questions later.