Some common ploys
It is very useful for a thief to be able to establish possible means of entry, and the likelihood of a worthwhile raid. It is also highly significant for would-be intruders to establish when there will be nobody home, although there are some audacious enough to burgle places as soon as they gain entry, whether or not there are
people there. Intruders can get into a home by posing as tradesmen or commercial business .operators, or even as victims of break-downs or accidents. Although there are many legitimate polls and surveys conducted — in cities, particularly — this is another method for people with criminal intent to get into a
house, or get information indicating when a house will be unoccupied. Free tickets to a film, show; or theatre that arrive unrequested in the mail should also be treated with the utmost suspicion. Neighbours can help deter burglars by not revealing to strangers that a house is unoccupied for the day, or for longer.
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