Is your home safe from crime? Take the Gastonia Police Department’s survey to find out

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Overgrown shrubbery towering over a window ledge may look unsightly to you, but to a burglar, it’s a virtual welcome mat.Prowlers can crouch behind large bushes. Sparsely-lit homes with lax locks and those that appear vacant or neglected are more likely to attract thieves than well-secured houses. The Gastonia Police Department is helping city residents decrease their chances of becoming burglary victims by providing home security tips and free inspections.