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Open windows may invite burglars

Residents who leave their windows and patio doors open overnight to catch a summer evening breeze could unwittingly become targets of burglars who cruise neighborhoods looking for just such opportunities.

Oak Park Police urge residents to use devices that prevent entry by limiting travel of the sash or door. Making sure patio furniture cannot be used as a makeshift ladder to reach higher windows also is important, police say.

For more security tips and even an assessment of one’s home, residents should contact their residential beat officer, who will examine the property and offer practical suggestions for improving security.

To contact your RBO, visit www.oak-park.us/rbo.