Article: Prowler proof.(home security)

THEY read newspaper obituaries and wedding announcements to find out when you'll be away from home and they'll even stake out your house, to see when you leave for work, church or to take your child to basketball practice.

Indeed, today's burglars are smarter than ever, and some are so good at ripping you off, they're no longer satisfied taking a few items and leaving. Some families have returned home from vacation to find their house literally empty-everything from furniture to the refrigerator gone.

Home burglaries increase 50 percent during summer months, when families take vacations, leave windows open and generally are less carefull. Most people don't ...

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