Common sense might make you think burglars don’t return to crime scenes. However, statistically, many do. If your home is burglarized, you may think you’re safe from another attack, but that is far from the truth. In fact, your home may be more likely burglarized now that you’ve been targeted. Don’t be a victim more than once. Here is some insight into why burglars will hit the same house twice and how you can protect yourself and your home.
Why They Return
Most burglars want a quick job. The faster they can raid your house, the better. Most burglars aren’t looking for confrontation, just your valuables. The faster they can lay their hands on your most prized possessions, the more your home will be targeted. If a thief already knows his or her way around your house, this means the time spent in the raid is significantly shortened, which also means a smaller chance of detection. On the second run through, not only does the burglar know the layout of your house, but he knows the place where valuables are kept, which makes the job quick.
If a burglar has already targeted your house, he knows your home lacks the protective measures that create problems for him. He also knows you’ve probably replaced expensive essentials and is familiar with the entrances and exits that best suit him.
Prevention
Equip yourself with the security and tools that prevent burglars from targeting your house. It may be cliché, but a dog will keep many burglars away from your windows, front door and even garage or shed. Even if they suspect nobody is home, a barking dog can alert neighbors or simply a passerby. Locks, doors and windows are always a point of entry. Make sure your dead bolts and windows are locked when you aren’t home. Also make sure large trees or shrubs aren’t overgrown near windows, as these give burglars cover where they can hide. If burglary is a trend in the neighborhood set up a web of trust, or neighborhood watch, so the community can look out for one another and call the police if suspicious persons are noticed.
If these measures still don’t give you the peace of mind you want, consider home security technology. Lorex is a leader in home security cameras with high-definition lenses that can shoot with night vision as well as color and audio in the day. These cameras have no installation fee, as they are wireless and connect to your WiFi easily. With the Lorex app, check in at your home whenever you want and wherever you are.
Homes Burglars Target
If your home is in a large urban area with a high rate of urban crime, your home is more likely to be targeted. If many strangers pass by often and your home is near a stadium or shopping mall, the risk of burglary goes up. The same is true if you live on a low traffic road. When there aren’t many people around burglary is more likely, as burglars don’t worry about being caught. If your home is right on a curb, burglars will see it as an easy hit too. They can pull a truck up, load whatever they want into the truck and leave within a dozen minutes.
YEARS AGO WE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO USE. THE FIRST TIME WE WERE AWAY WITH OUR DOGS. THE SECOND TIME OUR DOG WHO WAS BIG BUT FRIENDLY WAS OUT IN THE YARD. A NEIGHBOR SAW THE THIEF CHASED OVER THE FENCE BY THE DOG AND HE WENT SO FAST HE DROPPED HIS GLOVES. BY THE WAY HE WAITED TO COME BACK UNTIL HE THOUGHT WE HAD REPLACED WHAT HE HAD ORIGINALLY STOLED.
I’m sorry to hear about the burglary, Jean, but glad to hear your dog chased him off the second time. I’ll bet he never returned after that scare!