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josué menjivar S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 | G O I N G P L A C E S 55 HOME SWEET HOME Robber's-Eye View 15 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU by Ken Jorgustin Thieves have more than a few tricks up their often freshly ironed sleeves. Read on to see how you can outsmart anyone eyeballing your home for a break-in. 1 Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier. 2 Yes, I really do look for news- papers piled up on the drive- way. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it. 3 If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. at makes it too easy. 4 It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella and you forget to lock your door – under- standable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather. 5 Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table and the medi- cine cabinet. 6 You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me. 7 A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. Reluctant to leave your TV on while out of town? Consider buying FakeTV, a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. 8 Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook. 9 e two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neigh- bours. 10 I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it? 11 I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighbourhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets. 12 Avoid announcing your vacation on Facebook. It's easier than you think to look up your address. 13 To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation. 14 I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.) 15 If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jack- pot and walk right in. GP Reprinted with permission from Modern Survival Blog. Have your residential locks replaced or re-keyed by a CAA Manitoba locksmith. Call 204-262-6266 to book an appointment. (Service available in Winnipeg only.)