Homeowners should be aware of everything they can do to protect their homes and valuables ----------------- theft. If possible, get your neighbors to set up a neighborhood watch scheme. That way 5. everyone can keep an eye on each other’s house. Secondly, insurance is vital for the contents of your home. If you have some particularly valuable items, you should insure these separately. ----------------- of your valuables and keep these photos somewhere safe. You can also increase your 6. chances of stolen property being returned to you by marking your items with a fluorescent pen. The ink from the pen is invisible to the naked eye and will not ----------------- items. However, if 7. the police recover your property, they can scan it with a UV light and they will be able to see your markings. It is best to mark items with your phone number or zip code. Thousands of items are found by the police every year, but can’t be returned ----------------- there is no way of 8. identifying the owners. |