Do burglars know their victims

Is it safe to buy a home in an up-and-coming neighbourhood?

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….

Selling the House, PTSD and other Serious Effects of Home Burglary
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Selling the House, PTSD and other Serious Effects of Home Burglary

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…

Why most burglars are never caught

Why most burglars are never caught

Hearing about a crime committed in your own community is terrifying, especially when it involves something as personal as home burglaries. It’s scary and disturbing to imagine a stranger prowling inside a family’s living space and many victims report feeling violated and deeply saddened after such incidents. Property crimes are all too common, with a…

Do You Know All The Features Of Your Smart Home Security App

Home invasions reported in major cities across Canada in February

February may be the shortest month but for a few families in Canada, it was also the deadliest. Though most residential burglaries take place while the home is empty, some are not as lucky. Home invasions involve perpetrators entering a property while a resident is inside. The criminals may have originally entered the house to…

The most unexpected and unique clips captured by video surveillance

Beyond safety: The most unexpected and unique clips captured by video surveillance

Residential video surveillance and doorbell cameras have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Aside from serving as a powerful deterrent to would-be criminals, homeowners can easily monitor their property and even interact with guests at the door. Police also find the gadgets useful and now routinely post clips from the high-definition recordings showing…

Security Tips for Kids
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Security tips for kids staying home alone for the first time

If you ask the average parent about their day, the answer will likely be a whirlwind of work, carpools, sports practices and a dozen other activities crammed into a single 24-hour period. Today’s kids and adults alike have jam-packed schedules, which often leaves a single family member home alone while others are out. In the…

Video Surveillance

Caught! How video surveillance captures fake falls and other employee scams

It was the fake fall seen ‘round the world! In a viral video released on the first of February, a workplace surveillance clip shows an employee alone in a staff kitchen. After looking around, the man tosses a glass of ice cubes on the ground before carefully arranging himself in their midst. The worker’s original…

The Disturbing Trend of Young Burglars – Some as Young as 12

What Burglars look for in the Houses they Target

Walking through any local neighbourhood, it is evident that many homes look the same. The cost for the properties on any one street are comparable, so most carry an array of similarly-sized houses with consistent architecture. Why then, are some spots targeted by burglars while others are safe? It turns out, seasoned criminals have a…