Rick Cantrell
11-15-2013, 06:21 AM
Many of you know that I have installed burglar alarms since 1986.
Every year around this time I see an increase in Break in's, Burglaries, and Robberies.
You can greatly reduce your chances of being a victim by doing a few simple things.
Thieves are opportunistic and look for easy targets.
Remove tools from your truck except when on a job.
When shopping, be aware of your surroundings. Look around.
Shopping with friends or family is much safer than shopping alone.
Don't have more than a $40 in cash on you, but do carry some cash.
Most likely times to be a victim of robbery is while shopping or getting gas.
Most likely persons to become a victim are those that are alone, and/or appear weak, small, or defenseless (women, older or frail people) (remember, to a man in his 20's, many of us appear older).
Most burglars enter through the front door.
A $2 door stop works better than a $60 deadbolt.
If you have an alarm system, use it.
Don't gives burglars a place to hide, trim those bushes near the house.
Close and lock the garage door.
DON"T advertise you are going out of town.
Thieves read internet forums looking for targets.
Every year around this time I see an increase in Break in's, Burglaries, and Robberies.
You can greatly reduce your chances of being a victim by doing a few simple things.
Thieves are opportunistic and look for easy targets.
Remove tools from your truck except when on a job.
When shopping, be aware of your surroundings. Look around.
Shopping with friends or family is much safer than shopping alone.
Don't have more than a $40 in cash on you, but do carry some cash.
Most likely times to be a victim of robbery is while shopping or getting gas.
Most likely persons to become a victim are those that are alone, and/or appear weak, small, or defenseless (women, older or frail people) (remember, to a man in his 20's, many of us appear older).
Most burglars enter through the front door.
A $2 door stop works better than a $60 deadbolt.
If you have an alarm system, use it.
Don't gives burglars a place to hide, trim those bushes near the house.
Close and lock the garage door.
DON"T advertise you are going out of town.
Thieves read internet forums looking for targets.