Sanpete County Sheriff's Office Solve Crime

Sanpete County Sheriff's Office
160 N Main
Manti, Utah 84642
(435) 835-2191
Sheriff Kevin G. Holman

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The Sanpete County Sheriff’s Department would like to convey these Burglary prevention tips to all citizens of the County.

Burglary is a crime of opportunity
The less opportunity you allow the Burglar,
The less chances of you being the next victim.

1- Install deadbolt locks on doors. The cylinder should be pick resistant. Lock the doors every time you leave even if you will only be gone a short time. In most burglaries there is no forced entry.

2- Install solid doors. Outside doors should be metal or solid hardwood and at least 1 ¾ inches thick. Frames must be made of equally strong material and each door must fit its frame securely.

3- Keep garage doors closed and locked.

4- Secure sliding doors and windows. Use wooden dowels or drill holes in and place a screw or nail in the frame.

5- Mark your property. Mark your valuables with an engraver by placing your name on the item. Marking your property serves as a deterrent to would be burglars and helps Law Enforcement in identifying and returning your property. Make a property list of items that you own. Write down serial numbers, the make, the model, and the color of the property. Keep your property list in a secure place.

6- Do not keep large amounts of cash in your home (no more than you can afford to loose) If you do have money in your home find a secure hiding place. Most people leave money in their drawers and this is one of the first places a burglar will look.

7- Purchase a burglar alarm. A home alarm system can be a very effective burglary deterrent.

8- Leave an interior light on. Make it look as though someone is home. A lot of burglaries happen within the first two hours after it gets dark in the evening. A burglar will ride around and see that there are no lights on and know that nobody is home. If you are going on a trip or not going to be home at night use a timer to turn on a lamp at a specified time.

9- Close drapes and blinds. This makes it harder for a burglar to see in your home.

10- Use exterior lighting. Motion lights are recommended. (Burglars hate light).

11- Neighborhood watch. When you are going to be away from your home tell a trusted neighbor and have them watch your property. Keep shrubbery trimmed so it does not obstruct the view of doors and windows. If you are going to be away for an extended period of time have someone pick up your mail and newspaper daily.

12- If any suspicious people or activity is seen in your neighborhood please contact law enforcement. Most of the time you will know if something is not quite right in your neighborhood.

13- If you arrive at your home and find that you are a victim of a burglary please do not touch anything. By leaving the crime scene untouched you will greatly increase the chance that law enforcement may find evidence that will help in catching the burglar.

When you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time contact your local law enforcement and have them conduct security checks of your property.

Captain Gary Larsen
Sgt. Andy Lyon

We appreciate all of the assistance we get from the citizens of this
great County.
Thank You!