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The Arcadia Police Department would like to offer our residents some residential burglary prevention tips.   

• When you’re away, make it look like you are home.  Consider leaving lights, a television or radio on.               
• If you have an alarm, turn it on when you leave.
• Install surveillance cameras.  Many residents have a camera at their front door.  We would also recommend additional cameras on the side and rear of your residence.
• Consider using a window or door stop/pin or placing something in the window/door track to prevent them from sliding open.
• Secure side gates with a heavy-duty lock.
• Don’t allow mail or newspapers to stack up.  If you plan to be away for some time, arrange for a trusted person to collect these items, or have the services stopped until you return.
• Know your neighbors and their vehicles, report suspicious persons/vehicles.
• Consider installing a safe to secure valuable items.  If you choose to install a safe, make sure it is properly secured to prevent thieves from taking the whole safe containing your valuables.
• Many of our recent burglaries target master/primary bedrooms.   Consider storing valuables in another location in your home.
• There are companies who sell a film you can affix to a sliding glass door or window, that will hold the glass intact, deterring a criminal from gaining access if they attempt to shatter the door or window.

These are just a few tips to help prevent crime.  One of the most important things we rely on is you.  It’s important to be aware of your surrounds and neighborhoods.  If you see someone or something suspicious, don’t wait to call us.  Call us as soon as possible.  If you believe it’s a life or death emergency, call 9-1-1.  If not, call our Dispatch Center at (626)574-5121.  The quicker you call, the quicker we can respond.
Remember, If you SEE something, SAY something