Christmas Present Thieves Caught On Camera
 

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Its Christmas, and the time for goodwill to everyone. But beware, they are people about that don't give a damn, about who they upset.

When you go out. Lock everything, leave a light on or get a timer. Or even a small box that looks like a telly.

This will deter burglars, and even if you have an alarm. Get a trembler alarm that fits on the window.

And DONT leave keys on the table near the front or back door. Burglars can use a special picker to go through the letterbox - bang goes your car

I have four - two at the front and two at the back. And invest in a CCTV.

This is my busiest time of the year, so look each other. if you see anything suspicious call the old bill

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Obvious Xmas decorations often mean "we have kids and therefore loads of handy-to-steal presents under the tree".

A neighbour has the curtains open all night, with the tree and presents on open view... and a new 52" TV! They have even left the TV packaging leaning against the outside of the house!

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A neighbour got done 2 days before they came back of holiday on Friday.

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That true, people put out those big boxes which held expensive stuff.

We put ours big boxes in the spare / junk room and cut down or take to dump at a suitable time.

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Never mind investing in CCTV, invest in a new house mate! Sounds like a nightmare town. Crime very rare where I am, they are closing the magistrates court through lack of business...

Re: Remember its Xmas - and scum are about
 

Thats something someone would say just before they get broken into

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I expect they leave a key under the mat!

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Mitcham is grim. Part of the reason why 3 bedroom houses there are a mere £750k.

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Nobody can condone theft but some people do seem to be remarkably relaxed about their security whether it's online (e.g. not bothering with PINS , AV etc.) or their property with poor locks, items left in clear view, keys accessible, windows/doors unlocked or whatever.

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We have our trusty next door neighbours looking after our place while we are up here with family.

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Good idea Den, we do likewise whenever we're away.

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If they break into here they are gonna be disappointed.

1# We don't have pressies under a tree (or the tree for that matter)
2# They're likely to meet this resident

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