Wyoming, Mich., Dec. 15, 2011 - Around the holidays the Wyoming Police Department tends to see an increase in home and car burglaries. Police Chief James Carmody said that homes are most vulnerable to burglaries between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Carmody also noted that this year home invasions when families are at home and sleeping are occurring at a greater rate than is typical.

To decrease your chances of becoming a target this holiday season, the Wyoming Police Department has put together the following suggested safety tips for holiday shoppers and travelers.

1. Turn many lights on. Outside lights and motion lights should be left on during dark hours, along with an interior light being on low throughout the night.

2. All doors should always be locked, even when you are home.  This includes garage doors, rear sliders, screen doors, deadbolts, etc….