The Humboldt RCMP is sending out a friendly reminder as to how to keep yourself a lower risk for theft and crime.

The local Mounties recommend locking your home at all times whether you own or rent.

They also suggest that anything of value is kept locked with a strong lock and do not share or give out the combination or key.

Avoid leaving valuables unattended, always lock your vehicle and remove anything of value from inside the vehicle.

Another usually missed tip is engraving your name or driver's license number on any item that is easily movable, portable and of value.

Recording serial numbers on bicycles, electronics, power tools or other valuables is also a great tool in case you do get victimized.

These serial numbers can be used to trace and track any stolen property and aid in its recovery.