The Four Things Burglars Look for when Choosing a House to Target, According to a Security Expert

What burglars really notice before they pick your house

Most break-ins are not dramatic Hollywood heists. They are opportunistic, and burglars often choose targets based on a handful of obvious clues. Safety content creator Robin, known online as @dutchintheusa, is described as a former Royal Marine. He recently shared four features that can make a home more attractive to opportunistic burglars. The advice travelled widely on social media. It also lines up neatly with what Australian police and Neigh…

The four things burglars look for when choosing a house to target, according to a security expert

Robbers rarely target a house without some pre-planning or at least evaluating which house on a street to break into based on appearance or lack of security features.A Royal Marine turned content creator recently shared a video on social media providing advice on how to protect your house and what you should do if you come face to face with an intruder.Robin, who goes by the username @dutchintheusa, revealed some of the terrifying tactics burgla…