Newspapers in the driveway could be valuable information for potential criminals

To the Editor:

Maybe I’m being cynical but, what a great way to see if the house is vacant. It could be the awareness classes I teach along with 48 years of martial arts that make me a little paranoid, but if I was looking for a house to break into what a great way to set it up. Two newspapers sitting in the driveway for a period of time? Make a note keep track. Do it a couple times a year and there’s a pattern. Our neighbors will always check each other’s driveways and if it’s not picked up within a day or two, they will hold it or dispose of it. I appreciate Community Watch for keeping an eye on things.

Tom Snider
Village of DeSoto