According to the FBI, about 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. during the months of November and December each year. Items that thieves traditionally look for are things that can be easily sold, such as tools, bicycles, cameras, and expensive items such as furs and jewelry.
Criminals are not only interested in what’s on the shelves at retail outlets, but what’s left in the back seat of your vehicle when shopping, and perhaps more importantly, what’s left behind at your home when you are away shopping and/or traveling.
Often during the summer months and during the fall season, homeowners will tend to leave their windows open enabling brisk air to enter their home. But is opening and leaving your windows open a good idea?
