The Methuen Police Department has recently seen increase in
house breaks in the last week (particularly in the Hampstead St. and North St.
area). This time of year, the department
responds to an increase in burglary reports between November and January. With the holiday season fast approaching, the
Methuen Police Department would like to remind residents to make sure you
safeguard your home from burglars.
Please review these simple safety tips to ensure your home is not an
easy target:
- Put indoor and outdoor
lights on timers
- Install outdoor motion
sensor lighting
- Be sure to lock all
windows and doors when you leave, even if it is only 5 minutes
- Leave a radio or TV on to
appear that you are home
- Trim back shrubs and trees
from windows
- When planning to be away
notify friends or family & ask them to collect mail and newspapers
- DO NOT POST on social
media when you will be away
- Keep valuables secure and
out of plain view
- Keep track of receipts and
documents along with identifying markings and serial numbers
- Install a house alarm
- Report any suspicious activity
immediately to the Methuen Police at 978-983-8698
