Tips to Guard Against Burglary

. Plan To “burglarise” yourself. You’ll discover any weaknesses in your security system that may have previously escaped your notice.

. Lock up your home even if you go out only for a short time. Many burglars just walk in through an unlocked door or window.

. Change all the locks when you move into a new house.

. If you have a faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and tell your neighbours that it has been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off periodically.

. If you lose your keys, change the locks immediately.

. Don’t leave notes for service people or family members on the door. These act as a welcome mat for a burglar.

. If entrances to your home are dark, consider installing lighting with an infrared detector. Most thieves don’t want to be observed trying to get in a door.

. Talk to your neighbours about any suspicious people or strange cars you notice lurking around.

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