Thefts and burglaries often occur during the holidays. The managing director of the security store “Safe.co.uk”, Anthony Neary, heard the stories of criminals who robbed houses. He told the portal what they pay attention to when planning a Christmas robbery.
How to protect yourself against burglary? Don’t do these things because you will encourage thieves to visit your home
Many people do not pay attention to what they throw into the trash. And this is a mistake, because robbers are vigilant. If we throw away a box of expensive electronic equipment, the thief is sure that burglary makes sense because he will certainly find something valuable in the house. So if we bought expensive equipment before Christmas and we intend to leave home for the holidays, do not throw away the packaging of the devices immediately, because it is a real treat for thieves. Tools or items left around the house are also an important aspect – garbage cans under the window or a ladder will make it easier for criminals to enter the house.
Are you going away for the holidays? Better not brag about it on Facebook
Before breaking into a specific house, he carefully checks not only the surroundings, but also the household members. — I checked Facebook to see if anyone had gone to visit family. You won’t believe how much you can learn about people from social media, revealed one former burglar. For the holidays, many people decorate their homes with lights, not realizing that they can protect against thieves. How? A well-lit home gives thieves fewer blind spots to hide in. It is also worth investing in motion-sensitive lights.
How to protect yourself against theft? How to protect yourself against theft? , photo: istock/@Joanna Goleniewska
It might seem obvious, but former burglars admit that many people don’t lock their doors, which is a great gift for robbers. Christmas absent-mindedness and the multitude of responsibilities sometimes make us forget to close the windows. It’s very risky.
Source: Gazeta
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