Yard security: 10 ways to thwart a thief
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Thieves targeting yards are going for a quick fix — items that can be stolen then sold on easily. But there are simple steps you can take to help deter a thief from breaking into your property.
Examine it from a thief’s perspective — what areas of weakness could they exploit? Padlocked doors and solid iron security bars on your windows can be effective, however check that they are set in something stronger than a wooden frame.
10 ways to thwart a thief
1. Thieves will normally watch the yard before striking. Make sure you vary your timetable to make the yard look busy at all times.
2. Look at your yard for weak spots. Try to ensure that the exterior, especially around windows and doors, is brick and not wood.
3. Ensure your gate cannot be simply lifted off by reversing the top hinge, or welding a plate over it.
4. Make sure valuable items and wheelbarrows, which are designed to carry heavy objects, are locked away out of sight
5. Put plenty of signs up highlighting the fact that there is a security system in place, that all dogs (preferably more ferocious than a dachshund) are on the premises at all times.
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