Burglars Give Tips On Keeping Your House Secure

Burglars and thieves on reddit were asked 'What are some of the best ways to keep you out of my house?', and some of them have shared some of their top tips on how to successfully break into a home - so if you want to make sure your house is a little more secure than before, here are a few of the things the recommend to make your place a bit safer.

So here are some top tips that should help you - a look into the mind of the burglar and how they get you…

• Don’t post on Facebook or social media that you’re away from home and how long you’ll be gone for, and don’t post holiday photos until you get back.
  

• You’ll make it more obvious that you’re away if you use the standard tricks (lots of lights on, loud TV in the middle of the night).

• Don’t keep small valuables about - put them in a safe.

• Lock your dead bolts!

• Some taxi drivers are in business with burglars and let them know when a house is empty - so get the taxi to pick you up near your house, not at it.

• If you’ve got webcams or other cameras in your house, make them visible to deter the burglar - because they know they will be caught on film.

• Try not to have stools or other chairs in the backyard, as these make climbing through windows easier.

• Motion detecting lights will scare off some burglars.

• Keep expensive items out of sight, especially from the street.

• Make friends with your neighbours so they know who should be at your place, and be able to spot strangers.