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Make it difficult for the burglar and distraction burglary

Reduce the risk of your home being burgled by making sure you’ve taken these simple (and often inexpensive) precautions. Most burglaries are carried out by opportunist thieves. In two out of 10 burglaries, they don’t even have to use force – they get in through an open door or window. So fit strong locks to your doors and windows and make sure you always keep them fully locked.
If you are replacing or fitting new doors and windows, get ones that are certified to British Standard BS7950 (windows) or PAS 24-1 (doors). Look at your home through a burglar’s eyes. • How would you get in if you’d forgotten your keys? If you can get in, so can a burglar. • Are there places where they could break in without being seen? • Would they have to make a lot of noise by breaking glass?

Distraction burglary

Some burglars try to trick their way in. They may say they are from the water, gas or electric company or the local council. Or, they may ask for a glass of water, or to wash their hands or claim to have lost a pet. In fact, they’ll use any story they can to get in. They can be young (even children) or old, male or female, and might work alone or in teams. They often target the elderly. Remember

• Lock
Keep your doors and windows locked, even when you’re at home.

• Stop
Are you expecting anyone, do they have an appointment? Make sure the back door is locked – some thieves work in pairs with the other one sneaking in the back while you’re at the front door.

• Chain
Put the door bar or chain on before you open the door.

• Check
Check their identity carefully. Ask for an ID card. Close the door and check using a phone number from the phone book or a relevant bill, not the one on the card. If in doubt, keep them out, particularly if you’re on your own. Ask them to make an appointment or come back later when someone else is around. Genuine callers won’t mind. If you are suspicious, report the incident to the police. You may help prevent them from burgling someone else.

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