Ever wondered, what are the common burglar signs outside homes South Africa?
Do burglars watch houses?
Without further ado, here are some common criminal signs outside houses.
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To make matters worse, if the vehicle has dark tinted windows, you gotta inform the police.
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Unfamiliar persons strolling in your street
This is another way to know how robbers mark your house South Africa.
With time you will become familiar with people living in your neighborhood.
Even worse is when they do not have appropriate exercising clothing.
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If you spot someone doing that, take their photo with your phone and alert the authorities.
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It is prudent for you to keep a record of unusual behaviours happening within your area.
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If this happens, reach out to the company and ask if they sent someone else to your apartment.
If they did not, call the police immediately.
If you experience this, notify the relevant authorities.
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How can I secure my home in South Africa?
Here are ways to make your home unappealing to housebreakers.
As such, consider trimming the bushes and fences to allow clear visibility.
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Social media posting
Never underestimate the modern bugler.
They have social media accounts too and will target their victims from such sites.
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As such, avoid posting about your vacation online as it will leave your home vulnerable.
The use of geolocation tags broadcasts to the criminals that no one is home.
To be safe, avoid posting about your holiday in real-time and always post it after you get back.
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To safeguard your farm from getting marked and raided into, invest in some personal security systems.
Install either wired farm security cameras or wireless cameras to enhance your farms security.
Also, attend the forum meetings where there are discussions on how to prevent farm robberies around the area.
Any noise such as dogs will be a deterrent for them.
For this reason, keep your keys safe and as far away from the window or door.
Nevertheless, you are not helpless especially with the above helpful house robbery facts.
Remember, knowledge is power and be observant!
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