HOW TO DETER A BURGLAR

In Canada, Break-in's occur every 90 seconds.

Use Reed Security's summer home security tips to reduce break-in's and put the odds of reduced property crime in your favor.

1. Burglars don't like awareness.

Share information about suspicious activity or crime with the Police and your neighbours.

2. Burglars can see you are travelling.

Do not post photos and videos of you travelling on social media.

Instead share privately with family and close friends.

3. Burglars look for easy access.

Make it difficult by locking doors and windows.

Consider adding window bars to basement windows.

4. Burglars don't like to be seen.

Keep your property well lit at night.

It also gives the appearance you may be at home.

5. Burglars target homes without security.

You are 400% less likely to have a break in with a monitored Reed™ smart security system.

Insurance companies often provide discounts.

6. Burglars don't like to be recorded.

ReedHD™ smart cameras detect visitors and alert you.

See, listen and speak to visitors and interrupt burglars.

7. Burglars like to hide.

Trim shrubs and trees to increase visibility.

Hire a student or landscaper for larger projects.

8. Burglars steal outdoor valuables.

Secure your your barbecue and lockup bicycles and lawnmowers in a lockable shed or garage.

9. Burglars target unoccupied homes.

Have a close friend or family member pick up your mail, cut your lawn and check on your property.

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