In response to a series of home invasions in Kansas City the last year Mitch Weber, journalist NBC-affiliated 41 Action News has spoken to police and sent questionnaires to prisoners who served time for burglary. Read his story, the thief of secrets: how homeowners can protect themselves from being robbed. You can also view the complete answers of prisoners - it's a 14 page PDF that is an interesting read
Here are some surprises .. Most burglars told the dogs in the house were rarely a deterrent. Some burglars simply fed or friends with dogs. If you have a dog, they are better in the yard and barking in the house, where many are friendly or shy. security systems and signs for burglars rarely arrested or security systems - the systems are often not enabled or disable easily. In addition, some burglars noted that the police response time is rarely less than 15 minutes, most burglars could be and in that time.
This has to stop burglars? Here are some surprisingly low-tech, cheap things they suggested:
- A human presence in or around the house
- A light on; a light input means; lights synchronized
- motion activated lights, high enough that they could not be turned off
- shows an area
- televisions or radios left on
- a car in the driveway
- windows covered
- Siren alarms that notify the district
the power of a human presence was cited by almost all respondents. Some cases of burglars a home waiting for the occupants to leave. A burglar suggested that when someone is about to lock up the house to go out to work, " turn around and act like they are talking to someone in the house before the lock-up . "
What mistakes did we do?
- bragging about valuables, new purchases
- Leaving doors and unlocked windows or doors open garage
- does not allow security systems
- Leaving visible valuables through windows
- Leaving the precious things as bicycles and laying lawn about the yard [1945005windows] After discovering that allow view in the house
most burglars said they have started in the master bedroom and also cased living rooms and kitchen counters. See our previous post about the creative ways people try to hide valuables.
Some of these tips and low cost are. It is also important to have the assurance of the rights of owners to cover potential losses. if you have prized collections or value, be sure to tell your agent and talk about an endorsement to your homeowners policy to ensure they are covered should your security measures fails.
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