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9 ways to protect your home from burglary

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Bushes, shrubs and trees can offer an intruder places to hide and camouflage signs of a break-in. Trim back any overgrown vegetation so that your home's windows, porches and doors are visible to neighbors and passersby.

"This doesn't cost but a few hours of your time, yet it can make a difference in making your property much less attractive to a burglar," says Officer Mark Buetow of the Milwaukee Police Department.


 

 

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