Most of us lock the door when we leave the house...
...but there are some other common mistakes we make that are like welcome mats to robbers:
• Leaving the garage door unlocked: Once inside the garage, a burglar can usually find any tools he may have forgotten.
• Hiding the spare key: Under the doormat, in the mailbox and over the doorway are still really bad choices. And burglars are onto the fake rock too.
• Unlocked sheds: If you’ve got a ladder in there, or anywhere outside – you could be asking for it.
• Silent alarm systems: Smart thieves know it can take as long as 10 to 20 minutes for the cops to show up and that’s plenty of time for them. The louder the alarm, the better.
• Big bushes: That overgrown landscaping is great cover for a robber. Some even look for overhanging branches to gain access to your roof.
• Leaving it up to the dog: That barking alarm may deter an amateur – but a seasoned thief may well be prepared with a tranquilizer laced treat.
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