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Cat burglar by Ella Mullins |
Right now, only the person or persons who broke into Israel Hyman’s home after he tweeted about being on vacation know for sure if that’s what served as the tip-off to an empty house ripe for the picking [h/t Professional Travel Guide]. However, that won’t stop the media (myself included) from speculating about Twitter serving as a guidance system of sorts for criminals.
Besides, I’ll take any excuse to post a photo of an animal doing something cute. (Cat burglar! Get it?) Between this and the grizzly bear team, it seems to be a theme with me.
Regardless, it’s never a bad time to remind travelers about precautions to take when leaving home and hitting the road. Aside from not Twittering about your being gone, here are some of the basics, along with helpful resources. (Follow the linked headings for more.) — Michael Peck
- Purchase timers for lighting.
- Tell a trusted neighbor of your travel plans.
- Have a trusted neighbor or friend stop by to check on things.
- Leave a car or two in your driveway, and secure it with an anti-theft device.
- Make sure expensive belongings (electronics, etc.) aren’t visible from windows.
- Use your business address on your luggage; personal addresses can let people know how to find an empty home.
