‘Tis the season for more tricks than treats so we are advising all residents in our contracts to be aware of thieves who target yard art and seasonal decorations. With the Fall season comes the holidays where homes are decorated from Halloween all the way through the Super Bowl in February. We are already seeing these types of incidents happening via security cameras whether it be stealing decorations from yards or coming directly onto porches to steal the items. We are advising first, to report these incidents if they do occur so we have a record of when the incident(s) may be occurring. If you have video, let the reporting deputy know so we can view it and attach it with a crime alert to others in the area. Also, secure your items as much as possible using yard stakes or wiring so the item is more secured or fixed making it harder to take just my simply picking it up and walking away with it. As always, keep your home well lit so your decorations do not end up in someone else’s yard, yard sale or flea market at your expense.
