Believe it or not, Christmas is only just around the corner! And with the evenings getting darker earlier, you have to consider how to secure your home from opportunist thieves.

Unfortunately, Christmas is also a time when many burglaries occur. Thieves are often lured by the sight of gift-wrapped presents under a Christmas tree.

Let’s face it: There is no knowing what may be inside those pristinely wrapped parcels. It could be an iPhone 6, a touch-screen laptop, a diamond necklace or a Gucci handbag!

What is certain is that they are all brand new and in the manufacturers’ boxes. This makes the products easy to sell, as no one would suspect they had been stolen!

All the more reason to secure your home at this time of year…

Make Certain You Know How To Secure Your Home From Theft

1. Don’t leave wrapped presents in full view of a window.
It is so easy to wrap a present, leave it on a table with the intention of hiding it away later and then jump in the car to collect the kids from school.

You might only be gone for 20 minutes, but that is plenty of time for a burglar to get into your home.

DID YOU KNOW: The average amount of time it takes for an amateur burglar to raid your home and leave is 8 minutes!

2.Turn The Burglar Alarm On
Furthermore, before you leave home, remember to switch the burglar alarm on. It’s easy to think “I’m only popping out for a few minutes”. Just don’t take the risk.

3. Lock The Doors
Many homes still have an open fireplace in the lounge. You may just nip out to the back of the garage to gather a few logs for the fire…

That’s fine, but make sure that you lock the door. Yes, it’s a pain, but not as much of a pain as being burgled.

4. Don’t Leave Your Shopping In The Car
When you get back from a day’s serious shopping and need a glass of wine or three, don’t leave the presents on the back seat of the car.

Any Burglar can creep onto your driveway and peer into your car window. They could smash your window and be gone with the items before you can get to the front door!

Have a merry Christmas, and remember to think security at all times.

Safety – The Most Priceless Gift Of All

Don’t let the Grinch steal the magic out of your Christmas. Safeguard your home.

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