{"id":227179,"date":"2020-01-09T14:30:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T12:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=227179"},"modified":"2020-01-10T08:18:08","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T06:18:08","slug":"top-tips-prevent-house-break-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/01\/09\/top-tips-prevent-house-break-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips to prevent house break-in and theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to protecting your family and your belongings, you can\u2019t be too careful.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of ways you can protect your family, vehicles and your home against crime.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Mamba Security has compiled several safety tips to help combat crime in the area.<\/p>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/212953\/warning-tips-not-traffic-light-robbery-victim-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warning \u2013 Tips on how not to be a traffic light robbery victim<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Top tips to prevent house break-in and theft:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u2022 Close your curtains:<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended that you keep your curtains closed at night to prevent suspects from observing the activity inside your house.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Lock your garage door:<\/p>\n<p>Do not leave your garage door open or partially open. Make sure your garage door is closed and locked.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Report it:<\/p>\n<p>Report any suspicious movement that could be a threat to you or your neighbours.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Lock your gates and doors:<\/p>\n<p>Install security gates and be sure to keep all gates and doors locked.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Keep the entrance of your property clear:<\/p>\n<p>Keep the entrance to your property and home clear of large plants so that suspects cannot hide.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Talk to your neighbours:<\/p>\n<p>Build a relationship with your neighbours and let them know when you go away on holiday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh 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