Ex-Burglars Spill Their Tricks and Share Tips on Avoiding Burglaries

Burglars scout potential targets before springing into action. This means they’ll learn your work schedule, figure out how many people are in your home, and try and see what kind of valuables you have. You can make their job harder by not letting them know what you have inside by tossing out old cardboard packaging.

If you purchased a TV or computer component recently, tear the box to shreds before recycling it. Don’t leave the packaging next to your garbage bin since it’ll be easy to spot from a moving vehicle. Ask your neighbors to do the same. If they leave the box of a valuable electronic outside, odds are that burglars might also scope out neighboring homes.