All About Theft

All About Theft

  • 66% of break-in’s are forced entry and forced entry attempts
  • 34% of break-in’s are unlawful entry (without force)
  • In 2014, Saskatchewan had 8506 break-in’s (164/week)
  • Break-in’s occur in all areas of the City – not just the “bad areas”
  • Most Home break-in’s occur when you are at work or travelling (daytime)
  • Most Business break-in’s occur when you are at home (evening and weekends)
  • Cabin’s and Lake properties are especially attractive
  • 98% of break-in’s occur though main floor doors and windows (often unlocked)
  • Thieves target the Master Bedroom
  • Thieves steal:
    • Cash and Credit Cards
    • Jewelry
    • Designer clothes and sunglasses
    • Electronics such as TV’s, Stereos, Computers, Video Game systems, Smartphones and Tablets
    • Tools
    • Sporting Goods
    • Cars and Trucks or the contents in them
    • Building Materials
    • Alcohol and Prescription drugs
    • Your Identity

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How to Prevent Theft

  • Use Common Sense
    • If you lose a key, get the locks changed.
    • Ask all strangers for identification.
    • Never hide an extra key outdoor – especially underneath a mat or on top of a light fixture. This is the first place the bad guys look. Leave an extra house key with a friend or a neighbor.
    • DO NOT advertise on Facebook or other social media that you are on vacation. If you want to post photos, then do it when you get home.
    • For insurance purposes take photos of the contents of your home.
    • Keep all receipts in a safe and easy to find location.
    • Write down the model and serial number of all electronics.
  • Make it Difficult
    • Door chains are easy to bypass. Install deadbolts.
    • Install a stopper or stick on all sliding doors and windows.
    • Install window bars on all basement windows.
    • Make sure all doors and windows are properly locked.
    • Keep your premises well lit at night.
    • Install timers that turn lights on at different times. This gives the appearance that someone is home.
  • Install a monitored security system 
    • 400% less likely to have a break-in.
    • up to 25% insurance discount.

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  • In case you do have a break-in:
    • If it looks like a door or window was forced open, DO NOT go inside. The Burglar may still be on site.
    • Call the Police from your cellular phone or from a neighbor’s house and wait.

To install a new security system, or to upgrade your existing system, call 1-800-265-5317, or just CLICK HERE.

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