Burglary prevention
As summer is quickly approaching many people are making plans to be out of town for extended periods of time.
During this time our homes are more susceptible to burglaries. While most people notify neighbors here
are a few other things to do before going:
- Be discreet about going away to reduce the risk of burglars.
- Set timers, to make your house appear occupied.
- Ask someone to water your plants.
- Leave spare keys/contact number with someone you trust.
- Arrange boarding, feeders, or walkers for pets.
- Unplug electrical appliances, except freezer and fridge.
- For long periods of travel, have the post office hold your mail.
- Stop paper delivers, and make arrangements for parcels to be picked up.
- Throw away or give away fresh foods that may spoil.
- If your car is alarmed, leave spare keys with a neighbor.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office also provides a “house watch”. If you leave town contact
380-5200 and have the following information ready:
- Date leaving/returning and times.
- If the mail and newspapers have been stopped.
- Vehicles left in garage or driveway and description.
- Lights left on, where they are located and if they are on timers.
- Any one with permission to be on the property (checking house/pets).
- And local emergency contact name and phone number.
When you leave this information every deputy in the Sheriff’s Office is given details.
This allows for deputies to check your house periodically while you are away to help give
you an extra piece of mind while you are enjoying a well deserved vacation. The “House Watch”
program typically increases during the summer months, however it can be used anytime of the year.
Be safe. Have fun. Enjoy your time away.
-Sheriff Dwight Diehl
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