West Greece: Advice to citizens to prevent theft during Easter – Alpha Patras

The General Regional Police Directorate of Western Greece advises and recommends to citizens, who during the Easter celebration period will be absent from their homes, to be particularly careful by taking very simple protection measures, in order to prevent
committing burglaries in their homes and thefts at their expense.

Leaving home

Before you leave for vacation make sure that its doors and windows
your home is well insured.
Inform of your absence only to your relatives and friends or
the neighbors you trust, to supervise your home and if
there are particularly serious reasons and the Police Department of the area
your.
Do not leave notes about when you will be back or about
how long you will be away
Do not leave messages outside the door or mailboxes overflowing from
newspapers and magazines on the headboard. They are “barks” of your absence.
Also avoid leaving ladders, furniture or other bulky things on the
your garden, which will help the would-be perpetrator in his climb.
Your house or apartment should not look “completely closed”,
thus indicating your absence.
If possible, install an automatic light timer.
Activate the alarm system, if present.
Do not leave large sums of money or valuables in your home.
In case you are informed by your neighbors, friends or relatives
persons who notice something suspicious in your home do not hesitate to
notify “100” or the Police Department of your area.
In case of theft, notify “100” or its Security Department
your area.
Protect your home from theft
Install an automatic mechanism at the main entrance of the apartment building
door closing.
Lock the main door(s) of the apartment with
safety lock.
Always lock when you leave, even if you are going to be away
for a short period of time.
Never leave the main entrance open with props and be careful
especially if someone follows you into the building.
The security systems of the main entrance (intercom with optics
image), should allow you to identify and control
your visitors
Never open the door without making sure you know him
visitor.
Never leave emergency exit doors open with
supports.
Never leave their doors and windows unlocked or open
balconies.
Avoid giving your house keys to third parties.
When you move, change the locks and keys. Do not
you leave second keys to your house, under pots or mats.
Never leave large sums of money or valuables at home
you and do not disclose to your social and professional environment
the assets kept in your home.
Garages and storage areas are a target.
A good solution would be, if the financial possibility exists, to
install a security alarm system, in a visible place.
On the journey
Never leave a bag, wallet, money, credit cards exposed
cards, sunglasses, motorcycle or car keys, wherever
you are
Never leave your luggage unattended, except when
you can secure them in a reception area.
If you travel by public transport, don’t have one
with you large sums of money.
Carry out your transactions at ATMs
(ATM), with great care and discretion.
In case you use your own means of transport (car
or machine), do not leave valuables on it or place them
in an invisible place.
Never leave your engine or car keys on
these, even if you are going to be gone for a short time.
Always make sure to park on streets if possible
illuminated at night and never in deserted places. In every
case, do not forget to activate the alarm system, if
you have
REMEMBER
If you lose or have anything stolen or if the place you are staying has
is violated, immediately inform the Police (100).
We wish you safe holidays!!!!