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Burglary Prevention
by: Robert Young
What does a BURGLAR like?
Experience has shown us that burglars like many things
(mostly other people's things), but most thieves prefer
two conditions.
1. An invitation, and
2. A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit.
Burglary invitations aren't stuffed into envelopes as
are birthday party invites; nor do we hang signs on our
doors - "BURGLARS WELCOME" - the way we attach balloons
to
the mailbox. However, invitations are sent and signs are
posted which are equally effective. Have you ever had a
neighbor go on vacation and you see the newspapers pile
up
on the front step or the mail overflow from the mailbox?
These are sure signs that nobody is around.
Other invites you might recognize include:
- Unkempt 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 on the door explaining where you have gone.
- The spare house key left on top of the door jam. (Did
you think no one knew that key was there?)
- Messages on the answering machine stating that 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:
- A large shrub in front of a window
- A dark alley behind the residence
- A privacy fence around the yard
- An unlocked door or window
- A sliding glass door
- An exterior door without a deadbolt lock |
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