Currently, burglaries cause particular concern within the community. These thefts generate significant negative public outcry and disproportionately affect low-income households. As a result of burglaries, citizens suffer considerable material and moral damage.
Currently, burglaries cause particular concern within the community. These thefts generate significant negative public outcry and disproportionately affect low-income households. As a result of burglaries, citizens suffer considerable material and moral damage. Items of various nature are stolen: crystalware, gold, household appliances, cash, etc. However, the most frequently stolen items are small, expensive possessions that are easy to sell. This is because such items are easily removed from the apartment without attracting neighbours' attention, and can also be sold easily. In the first 3 months of 2021 alone, 7 burglaries from citizens' dwellings were committed in the Lepel district (compared to 6 in 2020). The primary targets of these criminal acts were food products, cash, and alcoholic beverages. Furthermore, some citizens still have the habit of leaving their apartment keys under the doormat, which is a boon for thieves as they do not need to find ways to break into the apartment, but merely exploit the carelessness and recklessness of the owner. In general, law enforcement officers offer several recommendations for those who wish to protect their property. It is advisable to install grilles on windows, even on uPVC ones, on the first, second, and top floors.
It is not advisable to store valuables and cash in display cabinets or boxes, as these are the first places thieves check. When leaving for an extended period, it is best to send your jewellery to relatives for safekeeping. It is preferable to store mobile phones, laptops, video cameras, and other valuables separately from their associated documents; this will complicate resale for criminals and simultaneously help law enforcement officers track them down.
Consider purchasing a steel door, and it is reasonable to install a flashing LED nearby. You can also "deceive" burglars in other ways: leave a radio on, purchase a device that periodically turns lights on and simulates conversation or a dog's bark. An excellent option is a standalone alarm system. The best solution is to install an alarm or video surveillance system connected to a security control panel.
If a burglar has entered your home, call the police immediately and do not touch anything until law enforcement officers arrive. In the event of,