According to the FBI, a
home is broken into every 14.6 seconds. Contrary to popular belief,
most break-ins don't occur at night – they actually occur during
the day, in broad daylight, when homeowners are in school or at work
and the house is left unattended. Furthermore, the FBI reveals that
most intruders use the front door of a house as their entry and exit
point, as many homeowners tend to leave their doors unlocked while
out of the house.
Once inside the house, a
burglar's first destination is the master bedroom, where most of a
homeowner's prized possessions and valuables are kept; jewelry,
tools, electronics, and clothing are among a burglar's top choices of
items to steal. Furthermore, the FBI discloses that social media also
plays a role in theft. It was found that most burglars browse the
social networking accounts of homeowners to find out who is away on
vacation, as most people, particularly those in the 18-34 age group,
tend to post vacation photos and updates while still out of town.
According to the FBI,
burglars tend to veer away from homes that have security systems, so
it is highly recommended that you protect your home with a system
that works around the clock. Although it may be a bit costly, a
good alarm system as well as other security measures (like
putting deadlocks on doors) can ensure the safety of not only your
assets but also of your entire family.
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