As the nights begin to get darker your home could be vulnerable. Home security is the best way to reduce your chances of being broken into. It doesn’t take much to improve security and put off housebreakers.

 Spending money on security measures can seem daunting but it is a good investment, it will last a long time and can add value to your home.

Police Scotland. Photo: Martin P. McAdam www.martinmcadam.com

Look at your home:

If you think that your security looks poor, chances are so will a thief.

 Are there places where they could break in without being seen?

 If you have forgotten your keys but can still get in, so can a housebreaker.

If you see signs of a break-in at your home, like a smashed window or an open door, then DO NOT enter – the intruder may still be inside. Instead, go to a neighbour and call the police on 101 or, if you believe the intruder is still there, via 999.

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.