Vacations: 5 tips against burglaries
Vacation time is burglary time - it doesn't have to be. Five tips.
During the summer season, many vacationers worry about the safety of their belongings. But even for those who love the peace and quiet and stay at home, an uneasiness creeps in because of the abandonment.
Some rules of conduct and safety precautions can help prevent unpleasantness.
Rule 1: Make the apartment and house look busy
Interrupt the delivery of mail and parcels. Lock house, balcony and patio doors as well as windows and do not hide keys under the doormat, in the flower pot, in the mailbox, etc. Leave shutters and blinds open as usual and install a timer to turn on and off randomly while you are away. In addition: hand over the keys to a neighbor who regularly checks up on things.
Rule 2: Keep valuables and important documents safe
Valuables and the originals of important documents belong in a safe or safe deposit box. Deposit a copy of important documents with friends or relatives.
Rule 3: Make it difficult for the burglars
Statistics show that a burglary attempt takes on average 3 minutes. Therefore, make it difficult for burglars and secure especially burglary-prone windows and balcony doors with burglar protection.
By the way: In about 30% of the cases in which burglary has already occurred, this address will be visited again. Therefore, it is essential to prevent first-time burglaries.
Rule 4: Be inactive on your social media channels
Don't post pictures of the beach or your adventure trip on your social media channels. For burglars, this is virtually an invitation to pursue their scheme at their leisure.
Rule 5: Neighborly help is worth its weight in gold
Burglars are often well organized and clarify in advance where a burglary is worthwhile. Therefore, during the summer and vacation season, pay particular attention to who is in your neighborhood and be sure to inform the police and neighbors if you see anything suspicious.
Source: Scherrer Drill Blocker
Further information: A brochure published by the police and the Swiss Crime Prevention "Riegel vor! - 7 tips on how to protect your home against burglars" is here viewable.
