Prevent theft and vandalism at home with these prevention tips.
- Ask someone to pick up your mail, newspapers and flyers. Have Canada Post hold back your mail. And don't forget to temporarily suspend your newspaper delivery.
- Install a programmable timer for inside and outside lights, if possible.
- Ask someone to mow the lawn during the summer or shovel the snow from your entrance and driveway during the winter.
- Don't leave a message on your voice-mail or on social media saying how long you'll be away.
- If possible, leave a vehicle in the driveway and ask someone to move it from time to time.