Is your home an easy target for burglars?
Limerick experienced a rise in burglaries last year. CSO figures for 2015 show the number of reported burglaries in Limerick rose to 1,106 from 1,092 in 2014.
Statistics show too that the bulk of burglaries occur between 11am and 4pm when the house is unoccupied, so remember to make it as difficult as possible for burglars, especially while you are away on holiday.
Have a look at your property from the outside, do you think you could break in? If you could, chances are that the criminal will also be able.
The burglar is always looking for an easy target and the first few minutes are vital to prevent a break-in. If you can keep the would-be burglar at bay for three minutes, they will most likely move on to their next opportunity.
“Fishing” through the letterbox actually happens. Burglars will peer through the letterbox to see if the keys of the house or car are left on the hall table. Keys are then fished out through the letterbox using a fishing rod type device. Either fit a letterbox restrictor or better still, bring your keys upstairs at night.
Remember to have your alarm serviced annually by a PSA approved contractor. Better still, have your alarm monitored. Your installer will be able to get your system monitored.
– John Delaney, Technology Director, GGL Security (published in Limerick Post, Ask the Expert column)
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