SOMERSET NEWS: Don’t advertise your gifts to thieves

SOMERSET NEWS: Don’t advertise your gifts to thieves

POLICE are advising people to “think security” when tidying up after the Christmas Day festivities.

Putting cardboard boxes out for recycling too early could act as a way of “advertising” to thieves your Christmas gifts.

A police spokesman said: “We don’t want to sound all doom and gloom at Christmas, but if you tot up the value of all the new presents in your house, chances are it’s enough to make a burglar’s eyes light up.”

The spokesman added: “Tidying up after Christmas Day? Don’t be tempted to put your cardboard recycling out early – it can advertise your presents to thieves.”

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