• The house does not appear ‘lived in’. Someone occasionally enters the residence and only stays for short period of time
• The exterior appearance of the property is not cared for on a regular basis (i.e. snow removal, grass cutting).
• Persons often back into the garage and enter the house this way.
• Garbage is minimal and may contain used soil and plant material.
• Windows are covered.
• Bright light can be seen escaping from windows. • Windows are often covered with condensation.
• Sounds of interior construction may be heard.
• Timers may be set inside the residence.
• Marijuana houses can produce a strong skunk-like odor.
• Items being brought into the house include soil, planters, fans and large lights.
• Garbage bags are being taken out of the house and transported away.
• A grow house may not have snow on the roof when the other houses in the area will.
• Unusual amounts of steam from vents.
• Activity inside the house seems to take place at odd hours. Items are moved in and out of the residence at odd times.
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