A new piece of research conducted through Police interviews with burglars has outlined some important crime prevention tips.
Police interviews with convicted burglars have given us a heads-up as to what really puts them off targeting a property.
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If you have a swanky house alarm make sure you put it on, particularly at night;
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'Don't leave car keys visible in the hallway, or in the door, or on the fireplace'…burglars know where to look;
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Don’t leave windows and doors unlocked or open, especially when ‘just popping out’…. ‘3 minutes is all the burglar needs’.;
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Burglars do like to look into the house, to see what you have, and to see (and listen) if you are in. So leave some form of lighting on when you go out, or use a ‘timer switch’, and close the curtains;
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Be aware of strangers in the area; if someone knocks at your door and asks for ‘Mick’ or gives other name, be vigilant…maybe even report it. Give a description of them and clothing, and which way they went.