Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership is offering tips to ensure your peace of mind while you are away on holiday by making sure your home is secure.
Almost half of all burglaries happen when a house or flat is empty but the risk can be reduced by taking simple safety measures.
Police community safety officer PC Rob Chapman said: “It’s a good idea to get help from family members or your neighbours. You could ask them to collect post, park in the drive, mow the lawn, open and close curtains, and so on. Anything to make the place look lived in.
“Don’t advertise the fact that you are going away. For instance, don’t stand around with your cases waiting for a taxi. Simply pack your things, pack the car and go.”
He also advised letting a neighbour know when you are on holiday and how to contact you, or someone who can act on your behalf, in an emergency.
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