During the summer, many people leave their usual home and move to other areas to enjoy their vacations. These temporarily uninhabited homes can become the chosen place for some criminals, who take advantage of any carelessness to take advantage of others in these summer months. Leaving the doors and windows well closed, not discussing their plans with strangers, not posting them on social media, neighborhood collaboration, or not leaving important and valuable objects are some of the advice and recommendations that the Local Police directs to the residents of Torrejón who move to other tourist areas and that it is worth considering to have a safe vacation and not have unpleasant surprises upon their return.
Torrejón de Ardoz, July 8, 2025. The Torrejón Local Police advises ensuring that the doors and windows are perfectly closed. Also, always lock the door, even if you are going to be away for a short period of time. Do not disconnect the doorbell or hide an emergency key near the house. Likewise, anything in the house that gives the appearance of being inhabited will be a very effective precaution. Asking a neighbor to collect your mailbox correspondence, not completely lowering the blinds, using automatic timers to turn lights on and off, if possible, or a radio can help make it look like the house is not empty.
Do not leave high-value items, vehicle keys, important documents, checkbooks, credit card codes, or online banking access codes in your home. If possible, store them in a safe. It is also necessary to create an inventory with the serial numbers of electronic devices, brand and model, and include a description and photographs of jewelry and valuables. This will facilitate identification in case of theft.
Similarly, the Police reminds citizens of the importance of not informing about the dates they will be away from home for vacations and makes a special appeal not to share plans through social networks to avoid thefts in homes. In this sense, neighbors play a fundamental role. They should be informed of our trip so that if there is any strange movement, they can call the Police or a family member.
During the trip, if you use the vehicle, you must be careful not to leave valuables in plain sight, not to stop for strangers’ requests, or pick up strangers. At refueling stops and rest areas, always stop the car, turn off the engine, remove the key, and lock it. If traveling with children, teach them to memorize their name, address, and phone number, and in crowded places, always maintain eye contact with them. Children should know that if they get lost, they should stay put and ask for help.
At the vacation spot, the officers advise citizens to maintain the same security measures they usually follow at home and always lock the door when leaving their accommodation; not lose sight of their belongings during transfers, watch bags or wallets in crowded places, train and bus stations, hotels, museums, tourist areas, and leisure venues, and prevent luggage from being handled by third parties.
These are some of the recommendations that the Local Police directs to the residents of Torrejón to have a safe and peaceful vacation.