How do I know if there is an intruder in my house?

HOW TO TELL IF A BURGLAR IS WATCHING YOUR HOUSE

• Unknown vehicles on the street.
• Strangers walking around the neighbourhood.
• Knocking on doors pretending to offer services.
• Faking emergencies to gain access.
• Taking a picture of your house and nearby areas.
• Leaving flyers at the door.

Where to hide if there is a intruder?

Find a logical place to hide. Lock it (if possible) quietly. If you have creaky doors, don’t hide in a closet. Instead, hide under a bed, in a cupboard if you’re small, in a shower, or even in a dog cage and cover it with a blanket.

Should you confront an intruder?

If you happen to be in your home during a home invasion, you should never put yourself in danger. It is a bad idea to confront a burglar. For one, you can’t be sure if there are more than one intruders, and more importantly, whether or not they are armed.

Will burglars hurt you?

Fortunately, unlike movies, most burglars are looking to steal your belongings, not harm you. It’s still pretty terrifying, though, to wake up in the middle of the night and realize someone else is in your house—and one can’t exactly read a burglar’s mind or know his or her intentions.

How long do burglars case a house?

Most “burglars” just want to break into your home, find something of value and get out as quickly as they can. In fact, the timeframe within which a burglary is committed is between 90 seconds and 12 minutes, according to the FBI! But the typical commission time is between 8 and 10 minutes.

Where do thieves look for money in your house?

Bedroom closet A thief might rummage through your entire closet—pockets and all—looking for cash or other valuables.

How long do burglars stay in a house?

House break-ins, on average, last less than 10 minutes. The average home invasion lasts between 8 to 10 minutes, with some as quick as 90 seconds! Burglars have to be quick, which means they can’t be picky about what they snatch. Usually, burglars aim to grab cash, electronics, prescription drugs, or jewelry.

Do robbers come back?

Multiple break-ins are even more frightening. Unfortunately, after one “successful” burglary, intruders are likely to come back and target the same home again. Some studies show that only 1.2\% of burgled residences experienced 29\% of all burglaries.

Do burglars smash windows?

Valuables on display – Most burglaries are opportunistic; the thief simply glances through a window and, if they see something valuable, will smash the window and grab it. Put all valuables out of sight if you go away.