Why Cottage Owners are Reluctant to Install a Security System
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…
Zoos, Toy Stores and other Unusual Burglary Targets
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…
Could the Heists and Robberies on Film Succeed in Real Life?
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…
Why Using a Fake Alarm Sticker Instead of a Real Security System Could Cost You
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…
Watch out! These Businesses are Most Likely to be Robbed
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…
The Disturbing Trend of Young Burglars – Some as Young as 12
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…
Do burglars know their victims?
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…
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,…
Signs your home is being watched by a burglar
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…
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…