Burglars always seem like they are one step ahead of you. That is because they are checking your house while you have no idea. They watch it, learn your habits and make sure they can get in when you're gone. Read this list all the way to the end. You just might learn something that will save your home from being burglarized.
1. Of course I
look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting
your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks
for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week.
While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a
little easier.
3. Love those
flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice
things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder
what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really
do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza
flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
5. If it snows
while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks
into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative
glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install
the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good
security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the
second floor, which often access the master bedroom -and your jewelry. It's not
a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining,
you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door -
understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad
weather.
9. I always knock
first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean
your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really
think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers,
the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a
helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right:
I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your
valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or
radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're
reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35
device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real
television.
14. Sometimes, I
carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I
do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
15. The two
things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
16. I'll
break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your
neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear
it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was
doing. It's human nature.
17. I'm not
complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system
and leave your house without setting it?
18. I love
looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for
flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through
your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my
targets.
19. Avoid
announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think
to look up your address. Parents: caution your kids about this. You see
this every day.
20. To
you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let
in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
21. If you
don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot
and walk right in.
Protection for
you and your home:
If you don't have
a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you.
WASP SPRAY
A friend who is a
receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone
coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the
collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray
and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.
The wasp spray ,
they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more
accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you
and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker
until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her
desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can
of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home
protection..
FROM ANOTHER
SOURCE:
On the heels of a
break-in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead,
self-defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka
teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School . For
decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your
door or bed.
Glinka says,
"This is better than anything I can teach them." Glinka
considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or
pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries
to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the
eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one
he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection,Glinka says look
to the spray.
"That's
going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out." Maybe
even save a life.
Put your car keys
beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone
trying to get in yourhouse, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm
will be setoff, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it
off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator.
Next time you
come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of
this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and
requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere
inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or
until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you
park in your driveway or garage.
If your car alarm
goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the
burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors
will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough
the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while
walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way
there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe
it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.
Above all - Don't be a hero, and stay safe!
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