There have been a rash of burlaries in northern Portage County. The Sherrif cannot be everywhere; home owners need to take personal reponsibility. We need to make sure that our homes always look occupied. Look doors and windows. Leave lights on timers. Place timers to come on at different times. If you don't have a big dog, invest in an alarm system and enable it even if you are only leaving for a brief period of time. Keep Valuables out of view. Engrave personal information on anything that could be sold. Exercise diligence and do not be lulled into complacency that it will not happen to you.