If Your Home Is Burgled
If you are burgled
Good security will reduce the chance of your home being burgled. But, in case the worst happens, think now about how you would deal with the situation.
If you’re in the house and you hear a burglar, how you react will be a personal choice and might depend on the situation - for example, whether you’re alone.
You could make a noise and hope it scares the burglar off, or you might prefer to keep quiet and hope the burglar doesn’t come into the room you’re in.
Many people now have a phone in their bedroom. But even if you do, take your mobile to bed with you. If someone breaks in, you can use it to call the police even if they’ve disconnected your normal phone.
If you get home and notice signs of a break-in:
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don’t go in or shout as the burglar could still be inside
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go to a neighbour’s to call the police - if you think the burglar is still inside, let the police know
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don’t touch anything, you could destroy valuable evidence.
Information extracted from http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk|