The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 17, Ed. 1, Thursday, March 25, 1993 Page: 6 of 12
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By Christine Deadman
Staff Writer
Guess what my first Christmas present was this yearl? No it
wasn't a pair of Roller Blades or an engagement ring ... it was a
phone call from one of my roommates informing me that our house
in Brownwood had been burglarized. Some present huh.
My house was just one of many that were robbed this Christmas.
The Brownwood Police Department has volunteered information on
securing homes and apartments when. you are away. Though some of
the suggestions may appear menial all are vital in securing your
home.
GENERAL TIPS (FOR APARTMENTS HOMES AND DORM
ROOMS):
-- Mark (engrave) all of your valuables with your driver's license
or social security number.
Take photos of your valuables (especially those that you are
unable to mark).
Make a detailed list of valuables and their markings. If possible
make several copies of the list.
Do not publicly brag about valuables that you may have.
Likewise do not crank your televisionstereo system so that the
whole neighborhood will know the market value of your house
contents.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE DORM:
- Notify your R.A. that you are leaving and ask himher to make
special efforts to watch your room.
Keep your door locked the entire time you are carrying luggage
down to your car especially if it takes several trips.
IF YOU LIVE IN AN APARTMENT:
- Ask security guards to make a special effort to watch your
apartment.
- Notify your neighbors that you will be gone and tell them the
extent of your trip.
- Before you leave check screens locks on windows locks on
doors and leave a few lights on (near doors).
IF YOU LIVE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA (RENT HOUSE):
- Notify your neighbors that you will be gone. Tell them the
extent of your trip and what vehicles will remain at your home.
- Before you leave check screens locks on windows locks on
doors and leave a few lights on (near doors). If you find any
defects notify your landlord IMMEDIATELY so that it can be
corrected before you are gone.
If possible ask a friend to check on the house periodically while
you are gone and pick up the mail andor newspapers.
The Brownwood Police Department will give your home special
attention if you so desire. Simply call the department and notify
them that you will be out of town and would like to be placed
under a "House Watch." A police officer will patrol your
residence several times throughout the day and night while you
are away.
ITEMS THAT NEED SPECIAL ATTENTION:
- If possible take all valuable jewelry with you. If this cannot be
done hide jewelry somewhere unsuspecting.
- Markings on large expensive objects are very important.
Examples of such items are: microwave vaccum cleaner
musical instrument stereo television etc.
Leave no cash!
- Hide your cable box. If you have cable the box you use is rented.
If stolen and you provide a police report you will only be
required to pay for half of its cost. WARNING: It will still cost
you approximately $150 after the cost is cut in half I
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The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 17, Ed. 1, Thursday, March 25, 1993, newspaper, March 25, 1993; Brownwood, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth103287/m1/6/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Howard Payne University Library.