TEN EASY WAYS TO AVOID BURGLARY

With the ever growing poverty in our country, burglaries are very rampant. The moral standard of some people are shaded, most break – in are done by neighbors and casual people but a thief is unlikely to persist if you have enough precautions in the home.  Closed doors and windows can minimize this but to be very extra cautious here are some tips to avoid break in.

• Add extra security to a back door or inside a garage where an intruder can be less visible and sometimes can be totally hidden. Ensure that this door has been fitted with secure locks.
• Keep ladders locked away, avoid leaving it near window openings or be stored in plain view for the burglar to see and use. Padlock them in storage.
• Make sure sheds are padlocked, tools stored there can be stolen without you noticing until you need to use them and sometimes they can make use of these tools to open your house.
• It is also wise to cancel the delivery of milk or news paper when you are away.
• Fit locks to windows near flat roofs, drainpipes and trees where easy access is impossible.
• It is also best to mark your valuable for easy identification if every burglary occurs and valuable are recovered.
• Never have a name and address on your keys this will be an easy access for thieves.
• Never leave doors and windows open when you go out.

If you want a more precise advice, it is best to go to the police and get tips on how to protect your home. And to best help your neighborhood, report any suspicious behavior of bystanders and strangers.

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