With the weather due to hit the mid 30’s this week, homeowners might be out the back sunning themselves while thieves are rummaging through their house. Opportunistic theft is on the increase and with many people dropping their guard during the hot weather, thieves are cashing in.

Remember, thieves will always look for an easy option into your home, garden or vehicle. Think about it, why waste the time and energy trying to break down a door or catch a car door latch when all they need do is wait for the homeowner to open it for them as they help cool down the house or get the car ready for a well-deserved wash.

Seemingly, if you want to cool down the house during a heatwave then the best advice is too close all doors and windows NOT open them. By opening doors and windows you are allowing the warm air to enter into the house. Also shut curtains or blinds to help shade indoors to properly cool down your home.

However, there are many things that can be done to protect your property and vehicles. If you decide to do a bit of relaxing in the garden, make sure you lock your front door, put your windows on the safety latch and remove the keys. Another good point is to put on your house alarm … home alarms are one of the best way to deter thieves from your property, some alarms have zone selection, so rooms, you are not using, can be easily alarmed.

Other precautions include protecting your car, again with the weather being very hot we all tend to leave the windows down on our cars, well who wants to get into a boiling hot car? Thieves love this time of year as all they have to do is walk past a car with the window down and help themselves. It happens in seconds, so don’t give the thieves a chance, roll your windows up and always keep your valuables out of sight.