If There Are Rocks On The Driveway
We bet that most people would not think twice if they saw a rock on the driveway. However, this might be a sign that you are a target. “Distinctive stones are believed to have been left outside of properties which look unoccupied,” said a neighborhood watch chairman called Nick Gough. “This includes stones being left under rear tires of some cars, possibly to act as a test for homeowner activity at the address.”
Check For Stickers On Bins
Home security specialists at Yale say that criminals like to use outside bins as a signal as well. They would place a sticker on its side to mark a target. A spokesperson for the company explained, “Pre-burglar marking is an issue we have been aware of for a long time.” It is not exactly something new.