How to Hide Electronics From Burglars

Electronics are easy items for burglars to sell.

Electronics, such as laptop computers and CD players, are the first things to go in a robbery. Burglars seek out electronics because they are easy to resell. In addition, electronics like CD players, DVD players or television sets are usually quite prominently placed in a home, making them an easy target for burglars. To decrease the odds of having your belongings stolen by a burglar, take steps to hide electronics.

Instructions

1. Lock up your electronics at night. Keep electronics in a locked entertainment center.

2. Hide small electronics. Burglars love to steal items like iPods, iPhones, and other types of expensive phones. Many people simply leave these items on a nightstand next to their bed at night, making them an easy target. Keep these small electronics hidden in places where they would not normally be found. For example, put them in a child's toy box or your makeup bag.

3. Hire a house sitter if you are going away on vacation. A house sitter can watch for any unusual vehicles or activity around your home.

4. Install a security alarm. Noise can be a great deterrent for potential thieves. If an alarm goes off inside of a home, many burglars are dissuaded from continuing their attempts.

5. Put away electronics before leaving. Move the piece to an unlikely spot, such as a closet in a child's bedroom. Do not store electronics in a basement, attic or garage, since robbers frequently check these places first.

References

• Farmers: Farmer's Home Insurance Gives These Tips to Burglar Proof Your Home
• Crime Doctor: Home Security Burglary Prevention Advice