Anti-burglar tips

Here are some tips to make life difficult for burglars!

1. In any case you should when leaving the apartment / house close all windows and doors. Also, the tilting position of the windows should be avoided, because even the smallest columns burglars can already successfully do their "work".

An example that happened recently in my area: Mrs. Meier, an elderly widow (name changed) tilts in the morning after getting up always all her windows including the patio door and then goes every day at the same time for shopping. People living in the same area notice their routine quickly and take advantage of this opportunity. A tilted window was broken open with tools and many valuables were stolen in just a few minutes.


2. Do not just drop house and cellar doors in the lock, but also this one lock with the key.

3. If possible, you should feel free timers to get. These can be set to turn on the lights in and around the house after a while, even when you are away from home. Illuminators in the house and in the apartment deter burglars, because they think that the owner is at home.

4. In case of prolonged absence, overfilled mailboxes are an indication that nobody is present. Either you order the newspaper for a certain time or ask a nice neighbor about it To empty mail, The latter would of course be the best, so that the mailbox also remains empty.


5. too Answering machine are great sources of information for burglars, because who the answering machine with texts such as: "I am not available for about 1-2 weeks, or come on the ... back from vacation back", provides all the information burglars need to know.

6. As mentioned, nice neighbors or friends are very helpful: You can z. For example, take care of the house or apartment while you are away by using the Pull shutters up during the day and close in the evening.

7. Do not forget to report suspicious people and vehicles in the residential area to the police. Better to call too much than once too little. Anyone else noticing suspicious vehicles, always that Note the license plate and possibly write down the color and brand of the vehicle.

8. It's also a good idea to get involved Shield to buy on which a video camera pictured is with a text like: "This area is video-monitored". This sign could hang in front of the entrance, even if you have no camera. So you can deter burglars.

Keeping you Home Safe from Burglary - Tips from a Professional Burglar | March 2024