 Householders should be aware by now, of the dangers of leaving keys in corners, tins, plant-pots or on ledges. Burglars too know that this is done. So it is better, the police say, to make individual sets of keys for selected family members. Never leave keys around idly.

 Have various locks placed on the outside and inside of your doors.

 Invest in and construct secure windows and sliding glass-doors.
Thieves may cut through the glass but, at least you can ensure that the frame won’t budge when locked. Grills seem to be popular these days also. But think of fire, when deciding.

 Nothing can beat good-neighbourliness. Be on good terms with your neighbours in the house behind yours, on both sides and opposite. Ask them to “keep an eye” when you’re out. Make friends with trusted Security Guards.

 The thieves are savvy, but it might still help “second thought” or prevention, if you leave certain lights and the radio or TV on whilst away.

 Your street or “spot” is dark because for years the street-lights don’t work. What about getting together with sympathetic, co-operative neighbours and erecting poles with 100-watt light bulbs to be located in certain secure yards? With understanding for one another’s security, the monthly bills could be shared.

 Similarly, “join up” to hire a Security Guard.

 If you don’t have your own telephone, approach GT&T as a group to install a public pay-phones in a secure place.

 Exchange telephone numbers and other contacts with trusted neighbours.

RECENT (HELPFUL) NUMBERS FOR SOME POLICE STATIONS

1. Alberttown -592-225-2672
2. Alberttown CID -592-226-2417
3. Brickdam Enquiries -592-226-4701
4. Brickdam CID -592-225-3052
5. Beterverwagting -592-220-2222
6. Cove & John Enquiries -592-229-2566
7. Providence -592-265-2222, 592-265-3237
8. Kitty -592-225-2694
9. Kitty CID -592-226-2407
10. Timehri -592-261-2222
11. Ruimveldt -592-225-2683
12. Ruimveldt CID -592-226-9122
13. Sparendaam -592-222-2232