I arrived at work this morning to this article in my newsfeed about a woman robbed at gunpoint at her home. In Thousand Oaks, from the TO Acorn.
Amazed that this happens in our safe community of Thousand Oaks, I am most concerned with the fact that: “The men had entered the home through an unlocked side entrance, said TOPD Sgt. Eric Buschow.” Of course it could have been a simple part of her morning routine, and that she had JUST gone out that door to let a pet in, or to water the plants. But it could have also been just unlocked.
Unfortunately, there is cause to be extra cautious. Not to be an alarmist, but PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LOCK YOUR DEADBOLT on EVERY door leading to the outside!
Don’t have a deadbolt you say? Call 805-241-0777 and have one installed. Professionally.
Won’t ever happen to me, you say? Please see article. We live in a safe community, yet taking basic precaution is paramount! We are so glad she was not hurt.
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We are based in Yorkshire ion the UK and robberies at the home like this are on the rise here. 20 years ago when i started you would never of heard of this type of thing. A old couple were tied up in their own home a few months ago.