Distraction burglary

Who’s vulnerable to distraction burglary?

Anyone can be a victim of distraction burglary, but the elderly and particularly vulnerable people are often targeted. To avoid yourself or a family member becoming a victim, it’s best to be ready with the facts. You can protect yourself and your loved ones from this technique.

Distraction burglary in Doncaster

How to avoid becoming a victim

Lessen your chances of becoming a victim and help others not to. Share what you’ve learned about distraction burglary and these top tips:

• Keep your front and back doors locked when in the house.
• Stop and think about if you are expecting someone before opening the door.
• Add a spy hole to the door to see if you recognise the person calling.
• If you’re not expecting someone and don’t recognise the person outside the door, don’t let them in.
• If you open the door, you can put the chain on first for extra security.
• When someone asks for a favour or to borrow something from you, please feel free to direct them to a shop or public place instead.
• If the person calling says they are an official or from an organisation, could you ask them to wait? Then, close the door and check the caller’s ID by phone.
• Could you call the police if you have concerns about someone who has called to your door?

If you are concerned about your home security?

We offer a free service to assess your home and where you could be vulnerable. Also, over years of attending burglaries, we have picked up many ideas about how a thief’s mind works. Sometimes, these ideas can cost little money and will help protect you.

• Locked side gates
• Nighttime lights
• Gravel drives
• Cameras
• Ring doorbell
• Steering wheel locks
• Parking posts
• Dogs

As specialist police-approved Doncaster locksmiths, we have years of experience.