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One in Four Through an Insecure Door... Insecure, or ‘sneak-in’, burglary is on the rise as we approach the summer months. The majority of offenders look for the path of least resistance when attempting to gain entry to a property and finding a door or window unlocked presents them with an attractive opportunity. Approximately 20-25% of all burglaries during the summer months are through an insecure door or window. Top 5 Tips: Always lock your doors and windows, even when you are at home – it only takes a minute.On locking your doors and windows always remove the keys from the lock, but keep them in an accessible place if they are needed.Set a rule within your home that the last person coming in and going out should always be responsible for locking the door behind them.It’s just as important to ensure that accessible upper floor windows are always closed and locked – i.e. next to a drain pipe or above a low level porch/extension roof.Don’t leave attractive items in reach of a cat flap if you have one – i.e. keys, wallets/purses, bags, mobile phones or iPads. Regards SGT GRAHAM |
