Burglaries peak during the holiday season. This is how thieves pick which house to rob

ANALYSIS: Burglars love the holiday season. This is how they pick which house to rob

Why? Homes around this time of year are often full of Christmas presents, so there is a lot of new merchandise to attract burglars. And sometimes

Burglars tell us they choose houses that are easy to access, often looking out for unlocked windows and doors. Finally, they want the burglary to be worth it; ideally, they want valuables that are easy to access, conceal and sell on. Examples include online package deliveries, small electronics, jewellery, cash or gift vouchers.Homes that are easy to access and have trees or other things to hide behind are favoured.

To reduce the risk of becoming a target for searchers, lock your doors and windows. Remove hiding places from your front door or rear access so they cannot remain hidden while breaking into the house.

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