The FBI reports that a burglary occurs every 14.6 seconds and that more than 30% of entries were without force, almost welcoming burglars into the victim’s homes. As we’re in the middle of vacation season for many, take a look at this graphic showing how burglars like to break into your home.
Besides securing entry into your home, what else can you do to protect your home while you are out of town? Check out this list from Modernsurvivalguide.com that highlights things burglars look for when targeting a home and how they break into a home (from a burglar’s perspective).
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
3. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.
4. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom – and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
5. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it.)
6. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
7. Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.
8. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.
9. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV on while you’re out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television.
10. I’ll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he’ll stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again, he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s human nature.
Modernsurivalblog.com has even more tips to help you protect your home against burglars. Read their entire article here.
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