If you've ever wondered how to protect your home from burglary, this article has some credible advice. Burglars themselves, 86 of them, gave their opinions.
1. Unlocked doors and windows are the way they usually get in, so lock them.
2. They prefer early morning or afternoon to break in, so don't assume your home is safe in daylight.
3. A big dog may deter a break-in.
4. All the inmates said they would knock on the door first to see if someone's home. Then they would have a lie ready to tell anyone who might come to the door.
5. Almost all said that they would not enter if a radio or tv were on.
6. Almost all said they would not try to break in if a car were in the driveway.
7. Big fences and overgrown bushes give them a place to hide.
"Many of those inmates who responded were remorseful. They don’t want homeowners to be victimized. . " One said, "“I’ll never be able to give back the sense of security I destroyed but I can help prevent others from losing theirs."
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