As the holidays approach, the Carson City Sheriff's Department offers advice to protect homes from theft.
While at work, shopping, or out of town, if your house or apartment is unoccupied:
n Leave outside lights on at night
n Leave one or two lights on inside the house
n Lock all doors
n Close and lock all windows
n Close blinds and draperies
n Tell a neighbor that you will be gone
If you have a burglary, report it to the Sheriff's Department by calling 887-2500.
If you witness a burglary in progress, call 911.
