Unfortunately, many people have to take extra precautions to
protect their properties. Robberies and crime happen everywhere, and no
place is safe from it. You may be concerned about your home and need to
know whether or not your property is at risk. There are a few signs that
point to suspicious activity, and these signs should be taken
seriously.
You notice a suspicious vehicle or person in your area. Of course, not every person you see is going to be up to no good. But if you notice a car that seems to be scouting out the area or a person that seems out of place or extremely interested in the houses around him or her, you need to be aware. Talk to your neighbors to alert them about the person, and if need be, call the authorities if the person trespasses onto property.
When more people in the neighborhood are aware about suspicious looking people, they will be able to keep an eye out for any unwanted activity by that person in the area. When the suspicious person knows that people are aware of him or her, he or she will most likely want to move onto another area where no one has seen him or her.
Someone approached your home while it appeared to be vacant. Sometimes a person is sitting quietly in their home when he or she notices that someone has tried looking into the windows or opening a door. This is highly suspicious. The authorities must be called immediately. Do not answer the door for the person, but do shout out to let them know that you have seen them and are calling the police.
If you have children, teach them to never open a door for a stranger and to let you know right away if someone is at the door or on the property. Talk about stranger danger with your children to provide them with the tools necessary to alert them to any suspicious behavior.
You have noticed footprints near windows and other points of entry. Unless you or one of your family members have a reason to be standing in flowerbeds or other places near these points of entry, you should never see footprints near a window or in any close spot to your home off of the normal walkway. This gives rise to suspicion that someone was either trying to get or look into your home.
An alarm has been tripped with no explanation. Of course, any soundings of the alarm must be investigated. Always shield your keypad when you use it so no one can see it to figure out the passcode. Keep your alarm on at all times. Most likely the would-be intruder will not want to come back once the alarm has been set off, but some criminals are persistent if they see something they really want.
Items from outside have been stolen or broken. Broken lights, missing yard decorations or equipment, and other instances are great causes for concern. Someone may be working up to breaking into your home to steal more items. Alert the authorities to the damage already done to your property and be on the lookout for more suspicious activity. You may want to invest in a security camera to figure out who is tampering with your property.
There have been nearby robberies.When the neighborhood has already experienced some robberies, you need to be on high alert. Keep informed about what is going on in your neighborhood. Read the newspaper and talk to the neighbors. Consider forming a crime watch group in order to rely on each other for more protection and surveillance. Always call the police when any crime is happening or has taken place. Never try to take the situation into your own hands if you can help it.
You notice a suspicious vehicle or person in your area. Of course, not every person you see is going to be up to no good. But if you notice a car that seems to be scouting out the area or a person that seems out of place or extremely interested in the houses around him or her, you need to be aware. Talk to your neighbors to alert them about the person, and if need be, call the authorities if the person trespasses onto property.
When more people in the neighborhood are aware about suspicious looking people, they will be able to keep an eye out for any unwanted activity by that person in the area. When the suspicious person knows that people are aware of him or her, he or she will most likely want to move onto another area where no one has seen him or her.
Someone approached your home while it appeared to be vacant. Sometimes a person is sitting quietly in their home when he or she notices that someone has tried looking into the windows or opening a door. This is highly suspicious. The authorities must be called immediately. Do not answer the door for the person, but do shout out to let them know that you have seen them and are calling the police.
If you have children, teach them to never open a door for a stranger and to let you know right away if someone is at the door or on the property. Talk about stranger danger with your children to provide them with the tools necessary to alert them to any suspicious behavior.
You have noticed footprints near windows and other points of entry. Unless you or one of your family members have a reason to be standing in flowerbeds or other places near these points of entry, you should never see footprints near a window or in any close spot to your home off of the normal walkway. This gives rise to suspicion that someone was either trying to get or look into your home.
An alarm has been tripped with no explanation. Of course, any soundings of the alarm must be investigated. Always shield your keypad when you use it so no one can see it to figure out the passcode. Keep your alarm on at all times. Most likely the would-be intruder will not want to come back once the alarm has been set off, but some criminals are persistent if they see something they really want.
Items from outside have been stolen or broken. Broken lights, missing yard decorations or equipment, and other instances are great causes for concern. Someone may be working up to breaking into your home to steal more items. Alert the authorities to the damage already done to your property and be on the lookout for more suspicious activity. You may want to invest in a security camera to figure out who is tampering with your property.
There have been nearby robberies.When the neighborhood has already experienced some robberies, you need to be on high alert. Keep informed about what is going on in your neighborhood. Read the newspaper and talk to the neighbors. Consider forming a crime watch group in order to rely on each other for more protection and surveillance. Always call the police when any crime is happening or has taken place. Never try to take the situation into your own hands if you can help it.
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