Never go out for dinner without doing this first, said the police in a new warning
Make an additional step to protect yourself, you and your family.
If you forget to remove the chicken from the freezer or cannot understand a trip after work atgrocery, an evening to eat is always an option. Not only do you save time that you have spent cooking and cleaning, but you also enjoy the simple pleasure of being expected in a restaurant. Perhaps you have an appointment evening with your partner, or maybe you prefer to keep your family evenings more moving at the moment. But every time you leave your house for evening plans, the police say that there is something crucial to do first. Read the rest to find out what the authorities warn that you should always do before going out to dinner.
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Your house is a common target for criminals.
While criminals often target youpublic places, some bad actors, unfortunately, target your house. During the summer, Chicago police issued a warning program involvingDistraction tactics. According to police, criminals strike the door of a victim and askHome repairs or water problems. A second suspect then enters the house, taking valuables, jewelry and money, warned the police. A similar scheme involved thieves hitting the doors of the victims while being disguised asantiparasitic workers, according to aPress release From the Bradenton police service to Bradenton, Florida.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
But now the criminals hope that they will not have to interact with you at home.
Thieves have identified an ideal moment to penetrate.
On November 6, the Palo Alto Police Service (PAPD) in California issued a warning concerning a new trend in residential burglary. According to a press release, the ministry has received 11 burglaries reports since October 9, whereThe thieves were targeting "The unoccupied houses during dinner hours."
This generally occurs at times and days when owners are likely to have dinner or have other plans - between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening. In any case, no resident was at home when burglars intervened, police said.
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There has not yet been any arrests.
The burglars enter the houses by crushing glass doors in the backyards, mainly cursors orFrench doors, Sgt.Brian Philip, PAPD, told NBC Bay Area. The suspects then go through rooms from the house "and seem to focus on the flight of jewelry and safes," said the police.
According to Philip, the burglars left with a large transport of a house, flying and entirely safe "with nine firearms inside".
Although no suspect was arrested in theft, Palo Alto police said that surveys were underway, and they work alongside regional partners to explore connected incidents. Police also think that at least several of the cases "are the work of the same group of two to four suspects. Surveillance images have been captured in certain houses, and the police said that" the suspects seem to be Hispanic men in The twenties, generally carrying fleece sweaters, facial coverings and gloves ".
Surveillance images have not been published to the public, according to the press release, because the suspects are not "easily identifiable".
Police take action for the community to feel safe - and they ask you to do the same.
To combat this problem, the PAPD has increased its presence in residential areas, sending marked and in civilian patrols. The authorities also ask for community assistance, so if you see a suspicious activity, make sure to report it to your local department.
You can also be proactive to ensure the safety of your home. According to the press release, in some cases, the alarm systems rang when the criminals crush the glass doors, but other houses did not have their armed systems - which means that the alarm sensors n ' were not active at the time of break -in. The police point out that you should never leave your home without first arm your alarm system (if you have one installed). Given recent events, take more caution during evening hours and secure all windows and doors during the night. If you have a side door of your courtyard, also make sure it is locked "to avoid easy unauthorized access to your property," the police said.
Hidden spare keys can also endanger you, and the police say that there are better ways to prepare you for a situation where you are locked in your home.
"As an alternative, remember to leave a spare house with a trust neighbor," Palo Alto's police wrote.
