You may think you don't have anything that a burglar would want. Maybe you don't own jewelry or keep a lot of cash at home. However, nearly every home contains items desirable for a burglar. Even vacant homes may contain valuable copper piping making it attractive for a break-in. Here's some useful information for added home security.
A list of common things thieves are looking for include:
Three very popular items for a burglar are firearms, passwords, and medications. Firearms and medication both have a huge resale value. Most burglars are working alone and are in need of money so they target items that can earn them money quickly. They can easily find interested and willing buyers for firearms, medication and identity information.
Burglars aren't looking to make thousands of dollars at one house. They are targeting $500-$1000 in cash or merchandise. In most homes they can quickly and easily locate that.
Burglars are looking to get in and out quickly so they aren't caught. Although they might not steal a large quantity of your personal items they will make a mess in the process and potentially destroy property. They aren't looking to nicely open your medicine cabinet to find if you have anything they want to take. Instead they will rip the door right off.
Tips to Prevent Your House from Being Targeted
In addition to thinking their house won't be a target because they don't have thousands of dollars inside, many feel their house is secure because they lock their front door or keep their important items in a lock box or firesafe. Here are some things to keep in mind:
The best method for preventing your house from being broken into is to make it less attractive to the burglars driving around looking for targets. ADT signs and stickers are a fantastic deterrent. Coupled with simple security measures such as putting away ladders and keeping windows and door locked, your house will be passed by for a more accessible option. Contact us for more information about our home security products.
