Glue in the lock: how to protect yourself from the new technique of thieves?

Glue in the lock: how to protect yourself

The techniques used by criminals, unfortunately, always evolve. And this is the case of glue in the lock, a new practice which the State Police has also taken care of in recent days.

Let's find out what it is, and how it is possible to intervene to increase the security of your doors, and therefore of your home.
Why do thieves put glue on locks?

It was the police who clarified the dynamics of this new technique used by thieves and criminals, who underlined through their social channels:

“#Attentionalladro We have received reports of attempted thefts at home. If you happen to see glue on the lock of your apartment, pay attention and call us. The technique is used to know if someone is at home or not. If the glue is still on the pawl when they return to carry out the coup, for the thieves it is a signal that no one has returned home to that apartment and they can try to break in. #always be there”

It is therefore a sort of signal, a method of communicating that the house is empty, and it is possible to enter undisturbed. An extra threat especially in view of the summer period, where normally people go out more frequently. A danger often amplified by the practice of posting holiday photos on one's social profiles, in fact certifying that one is away from home for a certain extended period.

In concrete terms, thieves apply strands of glue on the locks of doors and gates, walk away and wait. If the glue dries up and is not removed, it obviously means that no one is in the house, and it is possible to prove the break-in. The moment you notice the presence of glue on your door, then, it is essential to report the fact to the Police, who will take the necessary steps to ensure that nothing bad happens.
What to do to avoid theft and break-ins?

Glue in locks is just one of the threats posed by criminals and burglars. To better protect yourself, it is possible to follow the advice of the State Police, in particular of the Florence Police Headquarters.

If you plan to go on a quick vacation, and leave home for a short time, you should take care of:

    Leave some lights on;
    Always lock the door;
    Photograph valuables, so as to remember their location in case of loss;
    Ask neighbors to pay attention to any suspicious noises.

When you leave for longer holidays, you can also add the following behaviors to these little attentions:

    Communicate your departure to a few people, and above all do not mention your plans to strangers;
    Avoid the accumulation of mail and advertisements in the mailbox: it is a clear synonym that the house is uninhabited. To do this, it is possible to ask a neighbor to kindly collect your correspondence during the holiday period;
    Do not specify the return date, for example on social networks.

And in any case, if on returning home you notice that the door is open, or closed from the inside, it would be better not to enter. The thief could still be at work, and once discovered he could have a reaction that is difficult to predict. The best thing to do is to call 113 immediately, and wait for the police to arrive.

Fip helps protect your home

Installing doors and windows equipped with modern protection systems helps a lot to protect yourself from thieves. In our catalog of armored doors, for example, we offer solutions suitable for both indoors and outdoors. From soundproofing doors and windows to more recent alternatives, such as armored doors with electronic opening warning. Options that take advantage of technology to guarantee a higher level of protection, even in the case of clever techniques such as that of glue in the lock. Furthermore, in the Porte Italiane blog, we often focus on the issues of home protection. From in-depth information on digital or cylinder locks, to the factors to consider when purchasing armored doors.

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