Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 5642 1 Use trickery. A home security sign at your front door or a couple of lights on while you’re out is an easy way to deter criminals from your home. 2 Lock your doors and windows. This may seem ob- vious, but it’s also easy to overlook. Double check that the house is locked up before leaving home or go- ing to bed. 3 Install motion detectors. Motion sensors are a valuable tool in preventing home invasion, espe- cially at night. 4 Don’t advertise new purchases. Break down empty packaging to fit in your recycling bins in- stead of just throwing the boxes to the curb. 5 Hide your valuables. Avoid obvious spots like dressers in the master bedroom. If you can, invest in a lock box or a safe. 6 Don’t make it obvious when you’re away. Have your neighbors collect your mail and packages when you’re on a trip. If you use social media, be cau- tious with your posts, as burglars can use social media to find potential targets. 7 Useadoorstoptokeepyourpatiosecure. A door- stop or metal jammer can keep your backyard or patio door from being lifted off its track. 8 Be a good neighbor. Get acquainted with those in your community. Working together to keep your neighborhood safe can be beneficial for everyone. 9 Don’t leave a spare key outside. A key left out- side, no matter how well hidden, gives a potential burglar easy access to your home. 10 Use your landscape to your advantage. Ex- cessive shrubbery can give criminals a hiding place; keep your bushes and trees trimmed. If you have plants in front of your windows, opt for greenery with thorns, like rose bushes, for an added deterrent. Top 10 Tips for Preventing a Home Burglary There were 22,315 burglaries in the State of Nevada in 2015. That’s a 2.42 percent increase over the previous year. $113 million in property was stolen, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety. Don’t become a victim. Here are the top ten tips for protecting your home from a break-in: 3 5 6 7 4 10 9 8 2 1