As the weather warms, highways across the country will be filling up with cars heading out of the city and into the country and lakesides as cottages once again open up for the season. For most, it’s the annual start to another fun-filled summer of sun, barbeques, and swimming. Yet for too many, returning to…
Although every business is vulnerable to potential burglaries, some are more likely to be targeted than others. Business owners with a convenience store, gas station or jewelry shop would be upset if their location was targeted, but they would have likely considered the possibility at some point. The same cannot be said for the following…
From flashy getaway cars to million-dollar jewel thefts, heist movies show a glamorous world of high-end robberies. Employing the latest tech and a covert team of experts, these films have audiences rooting for the bad guys. But are their sophisticated schemes possible in real life? Motion sensors In multiple action flicks, the skilled thief tries…
The blue-colouredbackgroundand bold white font of the Alarm guard logo is easily recognizable by it’s placement on homes and businesses everywhere. Though a regular passerby might not notice it every time, a prowler looking for a property to rob will certainly take note of the sign, which indicates the location is well-protected by a vast…
When someone says burglary, most think of a home robbery. Afterall, having a person’s house broken into is traumatic and personal. A family can lose irreplaceable items, suffer property damage and are generally left feeling unsettled. Though it’s less commonly discussed,businesses are frequent victims of break-ins and robbery too. Although it’s not their residence, a…
Across the country the school year is winding down and kids of every age group are no doubt looking forward to a long and relaxing summer. For some though, the warm months will not be spent at a park or camp but in a jail cell or courtroom. Recently, a rash of residential and commercial…
The risk of becoming a victim of a residential break-in is shockingly high. Police across the country respond to hundreds of these reports every single day. Regardless of the city, neighbourhood or season, everyone has a disturbingly large probability of returning home to a ransacked house. There are numerous guides on how to secure a…
The old adage about buying a house is true – it’s all about location, location, location. In any major area, there’s many factors to consider: proximity to transit, school districts, nearby services and more. Every neighbourhood has its own personality, from desirable to dilapidated. The biggest challenge for new homebuyers in today’s market is cost….
For any homeowner victimized by a burglar, the crime, aside from being terrifying, was also likely a complete surprise. The family most probably returned to their house to find damage and disarray. In fact, it may take some time to move past the shock and itemize the stolen and damaged property. Though the break-in is…
A home burglary is one of the most traumatic experiences of a person’s life and unfortunately it happens all too often. A house is broken into every 90 seconds in Canada and thieves target all types of neighbourhoods and families. Even Taylor Swift’s expensive NYC pad was broken into twice this year. Sadly, many begin…
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