CMPD Video With James Corden Aims To Prevent Holiday Break-Ins

CHARLOTTE, NC — The holidays are a time of family traditions, presents and travel to see loved ones near and far. Unfortunately, it can also be a season for home break-ins.

In its newest public service announcement, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has put together a hilarious video reminder of ways to prevent break-ins, with the help The Late Late Show host James Corden.

The spoof video has it all — holiday music, festive costume changes and plenty of witty banter.

Here’s CMPD’s video:

(For more news like this, find your local Patch here. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here.)

Here are some tips CMPD suggests that can help prevent holiday crime:

• Don’t post travel plans on social media, which can alert thieves to an empty house.
• Make a plan to stop mail or newspapers so they don’t pile up on your doorstep.
• Close blinds so potential burglars won’t see valuables inside your home.
• Install an alarm and arm it at night and when you’re not at home.
• Close your garage doors
• Store ladders in your garage so thieves can’t use them to access upper levels of your home.
• Use smart plugs or times to turn lights on or off while you’re away.
• Don’t hide a key outside your home.
• Break up cardboard boxes so as to not advertise big purchases or gifts, like TVs.
• Lock all windows and doors.
• If you see suspicious activity, call 911.

Main photo via Shutterstock