Waukee Police are encouraging residents to lock up property, especially at night. The department often receives calls of theft incidents involving unlocked homes and vehicles. The PD recommends designating a time each night to consistently ensure the following checklist items are done. Often, the department has referred to it as the #9PMRoutine, however, residents can certainly choose a different time. Each night, be sure to:
- Lock the doors on your home.
- Park vehicles in the garage, if able.
- Close garage door(s); lock any entrance doors to garage.
- If parking vehicles outside, lock vehicle doors.
- Do not leave valuables in plain sight in vehicles.
- Activate alarms, if applicable.
- Close blinds and/or curtains.
- Leave porch lights on.
And, regardless of time of day, always lock vehicles and place any valuables such as handbags or electronics in trunks or out of sight elsewhere.
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