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Many homes are inadequately equipped to keep criminals from breaking in, and homeowners are losing as much as $4.6 billion in stolen property.
Recently, investigators in York County, Maine arrested three local residents who broke into more than 20 homes by kicking in the doors. According to police, the criminals—Christopher Michaud, Cole Meserve, and Amber Meserve—stole 20 guns, computers, televisions, dirt bikes, and jewelry over the course of a couple months.
You may be asking yourself, “If a thief can kick in my door, then how can I better protect my home?” While no single security measure guarantees complete protection against a burglary, there are a few things you can do to stay safe this holiday season.
If you discover a broken window or an open door in your home:
Other Holiday Safety Precautions
The FBI estimates that 33 percent of burglaries occur from leaving doors or windows unlocked—and some of these crimes happened while the residents were sleeping. Because of this, police are urging homeowners to lock their doors and windows at all times even when they’re home.
Law enforcement officials also suggest changing your daily schedule once in a while.
“We need to adjust our hours, adjust our routine, even if it’s ever so slightly, so we’re not so predictable to a criminal who may be out there watching us,” says Travis Akins, a crime prevention specialist with the Roanoke City Police Department.
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