With thanks to Peyia Neighbourhood Watch for the following information:
Here are some
links available to anyone on the web. It gives you the insight to various
methods criminals use to gain access to properties and get around security
measures. This information will help you review your current security and we
believe it is important to have an insight to information very easily found on
the web.
Bouncing a
safe.
A key safe of higher quality is recommended.
Advice on
your Alarm system.
Locks.
Get high quality locks fitted and anti-snap the small extra cost is
worth it. Windows and patio doors have quality locks available get them fitted
for increased security.
The above are examples of things you can review, but remember being
alert and reporting suspicious activity is important as these people do not
want to be identified. Yes it may be normal activity and innocent so sometimes
a greeting or even 'do you need some help' will gain a response, the criminals
may well respond but leave the area. Get car reg if possible and descriptions,
try and be specific, height, skin, clothes, appearance. Always notify the
Police as well as your Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, they may be looking for that car, or that person fitting
the description. Again we stress it may be normal activity by people.
Note all the
above information is available on Google search! This has been put together for
you to get an insight into the sort of techniques criminals use. It is for you
to know how they do it and improve your security. Remember if you do not lock
it or alarm it you may as well not have it, so do not forget to check
everything is locked, alarmed and alarm batteries etc. are checked as working.
