Thieves are turning homes into crime hot spots as families head out of town for the summer.
From a thieves' perspective, they don't wan to get caught. They want to get something quick," said Grove City Police Lt. Jason Stern. "That's one thing criminals will do: scout their potential areas."
Neighbors in Grove City are able to breathe better while they are out of town due to the city's Home Check Program, where police officers will stop by a house to do an outside security check."As I walk around the house, I am looking at windows and doors, looking for signs of damage," said Stern.Use a doorbell camera to follow the action outside your home when you are away.Do not post to social media when you are on vacation -- wait until you are home.Make your home look lived-in.
We are all aware of the vehicles in the neighborhood," said Kerns, "as well as the comings and goings.""We all share phone numbers with each other," said Kerns. "I have a couple of house keys to a couple of my neighbor's." Neighbors are using these simple safety precautions, sending a strong message to any criminals to stay away.Any Grove City resident interested in more information on the Home Check Program can
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