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Milpitas Police: Protect Yourself From Burglars

Police provide easy tips to prevent robberies.

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Milpitas and other communities have experienced a jump in burglaries in recent months. Milpitas Police officers give the following tips for residents to protect themselves from crime:

  • Always lock all doors and windows when leaving home, even if only for a short time.

  • Keep all windows and doors closed and locked even if at home and especially at night.

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  • Keep garage door closed and locked.

  • Keep side gates locked at all times.

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  • Install and use deadbolt locks on exterior doors.

  • Install and use a burglar alarm and/or surveillance cameras.

  • Put an alarm sign in a prominent location in front of the residence.

  • Install motion activated exterior lighting.

  • Get to know your neighbors and their associated vehicles.

  • Join or start a Neighborhood Watch program.

  • IMMEDIATELY report ANY suspicious activities to the Milpitas Police Department. 

    • Anyone with information should call Milpitas Police at 408-586-2400; report it anonymously at 408-586-2500; or visit the department's webpage.

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