Theft and break-ins, how to protect yourself from them? - Olkusz Review

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At the end of last month, there were several burglaries in the Olkusz poviat. The thieves, taking advantage of the absence of household members, broke into a summer cottage and an uninhabited house, stealing items valuable for the owners.

Thieves often enter rooms breaking doors, windows, balconies or locks on doors. At the end of August, in Brzozówka, a thief broke into an uninhabited house from where he stole money, household appliances, electronics and jewelry. In Wolbrom, a summer cottage was broken into and alcohol products were stolen.

Leaving a window open, valuable items and devices in an easily accessible place, or a makeshift closing of the door will certainly facilitate the "work" of burglars and expose the owners to large financial losses. How to avoid it? Here are some helpful tips:

- Securely close the objects and properly secure your valuables.

- Use anti-burglary systems, alarm systems, etc.) for apartments, farm buildings, basements and staircases.

- Properly secure the doors and windows of the building, put on solid locks. Install additional security in the garage door or the basement door. Time is valuable for a burglar, and overcoming an additional obstacle can effectively discourage him. A padlock that secures a room or a building alone will not guarantee security. It's easy to cut.

- Also take care of the lighting, in particular of entrances, terrace windows and garage doors. Install anti-burglary shutters or grilles especially in the lower parts of buildings, such as basements.

- When you realize that there has been a break-in or theft in your house, flat, basement or cellar, do not touch anything, leave the room and inform the Police about the fact. Checking what has been lost or damaged may erase the traces left by the criminal, which will certainly hinder the work of policemen.

- Pay special attention to strangers in stairwells or observing the house or apartment.

- Also pay attention to cars with registration numbers outside the county. Thieves often observe the area before breaking in.

In case of any suspicions, notify the Police immediately. Contact us by phone by calling the emergency number 112. All concerns that give rise to concern will not be underestimated and will be carefully checked.

County Police Headquarters in Olkusz