Being and feelingsafeis probably one of the most important things that all of us want in our home. Knowing that somebody who you don’t know has been in your house and knows where you live may bring significant fear to many of us. However, would you start to feel unsafe because of your teenage niece?
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Everybody knows that when you steal something valuable, there will most likely be police involved and consequences
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Woman shares that one day she noticed her patio door was unlocked, so she and her fiance decided to put cameras in the house
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One day they were out of the house, and upon returning and noticing one lock was unlocked, they decided to check the cameras, where they saw her niece with two friends breaking in
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They stole quite a few expensive things, so the woman called her sister explaining what happened and told her that she had 2 days to give everything back or she would call the police
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After checking the cameras, it was clear that it was her niece with 2 guys who tookmoneyfrom OP’s purse, two of her fiance’s Rolex watches and her grandmother’s wedding ring. OP immediately called her sister, explained the situation and instructed her that if in 2 days her niece hadn’t returned everything, she would call the police.
Community members supported the woman in this situation and suggested a few solutions to ensure her safety. “I’d hire a security/alarm service that triggers when people move in the house (you turn it off when you are in),” one user wrote. “Get a restraining order on them. In fact, send the video to the whole family + extended family and let everyone know what happened before they mar your reputation as well as warning them to bar your niece from their homes,” another added.
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Additionally,Safewiseshared a few ways you can increase your safety at home. Firstly, brighten your surroundings so you feel less vulnerable – install all energy-efficient bulbs in your outside lights or/and get outdoor lights with sensors. Secondly, close your blinds and curtains as it gets dark – even if you can’t see people outside, they can.
Also, when it comes to safety, you can never be too careful – according toGallup, 40% of Americans noted that they would be afraid to walk alone at night within a mile of their home, the highest number in three decades. Additionally, 44% of USA adults actually worry about their home being burglarized when they aren’t there.
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