subject: Burglar Prevention [print this page] BURGLAR PREVENTION BURGLAR PREVENTION
What does a BURGLAR like?
Burglars may like many things (mostly other peoples things), but there are two conditions they prefer most:
An invitation, and
A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit
We may not hang signs on our doors BURGLARS WELCOME like we hang balloons on our mailbox, and we certainly dont stuff Burglary invitations into envelopes as we do birthday party invites. But many things we do communicate an invitation to burglars just as effectively. Ever seen a pile of newspapers or a mailbox overflowing? Other invites you might recognize include:
Non-maintained yard.
Keys left in your vehicle while you run into the store.
Dark or concealed hiding areas.
Windows left open when you are away.
Notes left on exterior doors explaining where you have gone.
The spare house key on top of the door jam. (Did you think no one knew that key was there?)
Messages on answering machines stating you are away.
An open garage door.
Sliding glass door, without auxiliary locks.
A house unlit night after night.
Privacy fence.
Flimsy door latches and locks.
Basement windows.
After receiving his invitation the burglar also looks for a quick, undetected entry and exit. He will choose the path of least resistance, which affords him the best chance of getting away without being caught. For this reason, most burglars work the night shift hiding under the cover of darkness. This is an opportunity afforded by nature; other access and escape opportunities, which we provide include:
