Before You Leave Town...

If you are planning to go out of town over the the upcoming holidays, or anytime for that matter, add these tasks to your “To Do” list:

Before Leaving Town

• Stop all deliveries such as laundry, cleaning, papers, mail, or bottled water either in person or by telephone. Do not leave notes!
• Leave a house key with a trusted neighbor or relative and ask them to keep a special watch while you’re away.
• Leave your house in a live-in condition: lights on timers, some shades or curtains open and inexpensive items in view.
• Never publicize your vacation plans before leaving. Wait until you have returned.
• Have someone shovel your driveway while you are gone.

House Watch

Put your house on “House Watch”. Simply call 847.883.9900 and Lincolnshire Police Department personnel will check your residence daily to make sure all the doors and windows are locked and that your home appears secure. In the past, we have had windows broken by animals or trees, frozen water pipes, and other such problems that, if left unchecked, would have caused major damage.

When You Return

If you return and find a door or window unexpectedly open or ajar, don’t go in. Use a cell phone or go to your nearest neighbor and contact the Police. If you are inside your home and hear or see a prowler, don’t investigate. Call the Police. An officer who is trained and equipped to handle this type of problem will be at your home in minutes. If possible, watch from a distance and keep the police dispatcher informed of the person’s actions.