Apartment Burglar Alarm
Burglar Security Tips for Tenants Who Live Alone | Oh My Apartment
Burglar security is important for any apartment living situation, but even more so for a tenant who lives alone. You can’t just hope that it will never happen to you. You have to be proactive to prevent a burglary from happening in the first place. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself and your valuables from an intruder.
1. Use a Deadbolt
A deadbolt can be an extra deterrent to a burglar. Use it every time you walk in your front door. If you don’t have one, ask your landlord to install one. If he won’t do it, learn how to do it yourself, or hire someone to install it.
2. Window Locks
The same goes for windows as the front door. If you can install an extra internal lock on a window, it can help you protect your apartment.
3. Buy a Dog
Your apartment might not allow pets, so this one might not apply for your situation. However, if your lease agreement allows pets, a dog can be a great investment. They work as a great burglar alarm, and most burglars don’t want to mess with a dog, no matter what size it is.
4. Buy a Burglar Alarm
There are very effective burglar alarms that can be set up in your apartment. You can buy a motion-sensitive door alarm that goes off when your front door opens. You can also buy “barking dog alarms”, which are motion-sensitive. If someone gets too close to your front door, it starts barking. Another option is to consult with a security company that can install a system that protects your entire apartment, including windows.
5. Always Lock the Door
Don’t make the mistake of walking down to your building’s laundry room and leaving your door open for a few minutes. It takes less than 20 seconds for a burglar to walk through an unlocked door, grab something valuable and walk back out without your knowledge. Burglaries happen FAST, so don’t give criminals an easy opportunity.
...POLICE LOG
AUGUSTA -- Police spent the early morning hours Sunday investigating an incident involving a firearm on Glenridge Drive.
Augusta Police Sgt. Mark Desjardin said police were called to Glenridge Gardens Apartments shortly after midnight to investigate a suspicious incident.
Investigators from the Augusta Police and Maine State Police remained at the scene for several hours, Desjardin said.
Desjardin said the incident involved a firearm.
Additional information was not available Sunday afternoon.
AUGUSTA -- Police are investigating a report of a robbery on Lafayette Street Saturday.
Augusta Police Sgt. Mark Desjardin said the robbery was reported around 5:04 p.m., after a man was reportedly attacked as he returned home. The attacker beat up the man and stole $70 in cash, Desjardin said.
No weapon was used and a police report of the incident does not indicate the victim was hurt, Desjardin said.
The victim was not able to provide a description of his
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