Christmas trees are popping up in people’s windows all over town, but those cheerful decorations can also lead to an increase in crime.
To you it may look like a festive decoration of pine, lights, and ornaments. But to a potential robber, that pile of presents under the tree is almost like a home-shopping catalog, law-enforcement experts warn.
Keeping your presents to yourself doesn’t mean you have to take down your Christmas decorations. But you may want to keep in mind some tips for preventing burglary during the holidays. For example:
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