How secure is your home?

Professional burglars take just seven seconds to decide whether your home is an easy target or not. ADT home security spokesperson and star of TV’s ‘Beat the Burglar’ Michael Fraser points out what the thieves look for:

1: Windows		4: Door

Old fashioned or opened windows make it easy for burglars UPVC are harder to smash		One lock, therefore weak at the bottom and easy to force Letterbox can be used to ‘fish’ for car keys or open door from the inside

2: Garage		5: General Appearance

Great hiding place for burglars, especially if it is attached to the house Central lock and sheet metal door are easy to force		No window coverings? Your valuables make tempting viewing A note in your milk bottle tells more than just the milk man you are on holiday
3: Pets

A desperate burglar is a dangerous burglar – pets are obstacles for disposal Cat or dog flaps and keys left in the lock = easy access