A Professional Burglar reveals 8 Home Burglary Secrets

Do you think your home is 100% safe from a burglary? Well, think again. Crime can happen to anyone, no matter how safe you think you are.

Here are 8 valuable secrets and tips that can make it harder for a criminal to break into your home – straight from the mouth of a professional thief.

>> Never underestimate daylight hours. You may be under the impression that most burglaries occur during the night, well the truth is that most happen between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Why? Because most people are at work and the kids are at school.

>> Let dogs bark. Burglars are a lot more scared of a dogs bark than their bite! Small, yappy dogs that make a continuous noise are a great deterrent for criminals and most will avoid these homes.

>> Pack away toys. Any children’s toys that are left outside in the yard are an easy target for thieves. Toys are one of the tell-tale signs that a family lives in the house, a family equals a woman and a woman equals jewellery.

>> Install a home security system. If your home is without a home security system then it is 3 times more likely to be the target of a burglary. Home security signs in yards, stickers on the window and security keypads are signs that will send a thief packing.

>> Keep your garden under control. Any sort of cover, such as trees, bushes or foliage outside your doors or windows allows a criminal to hide and break-in without being detected.

>> Don’t tell everyone when you’re not going to be home. It may be tempting to post your vacation plans on social media, but keep in mind that professional thieves use social media as well.

>> Pretend that someone is home. Always make your house appear like someone is home. Whether you use timers for your lights, TV and radio or ask a friend to check up on a regular basis, the appearance that someone is home will scare a potential burglar off.

>> Hide valuables in the kitchen. The last place that most people look for valuables is in the kitchen, so make sure to hide your jewellery, electronics, money, etc. in the kitchen!

Don’t sit back and relax because you think your home is 100 % safe, make sure you know these 8 home burglary secrets and tips!

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