We have had many items taken from our backyard. How do I make it safer and keep this from happening?

Brian Kilburn of 1st Alarm Amarillo (15 years experience) The first thing is to lock all entry and exit points (gates) in your backyard. Next is lighting, burglars hate to be seen so light them up with motion lights. One other thing, is remove anything that a burglar might use to gain entry into your home. ie gardening tools, bricks, large rocks.