Summary of THIS is how Burglars mark your House before they Break in💥(You MUST know)🤯

The video explains several common methods burglars use to mark houses before attempting a break-in, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these signs to prevent theft. Key tips and tricks to watch out for include:

• Traditional burglar markings ("crook's prongs") on or near the front door that convey messages to other criminals, such as:
  • A sign indicating a dog is present.
  • A sign meaning poor residents live there (not worth breaking in).
  • A sign indicating valuables or money inside.
  • A sign suggesting elderly residents live there.
• Physical objects placed or disturbed near the door to detect if someone has been home:
  • Stones placed on or near the doormat, sometimes painted with invisible glow-in-the-dark paint.
  • Doormats turned over or objects like flower pots knocked over or displaced.
  • sellotape stuck over keyholes.
• Invisible or subtle markers inserted in door gaps:
  • Cards, flyers, or sheets of paper tucked between the door and seal that fall out when the door is opened.
  • Transparent plastic snippets used similarly.
  • toothpicks placed to detect door opening.
• The "cookie trick":
  • Burglars place shortbread cookies under the doormat.
  • When you step on the doormat, the cookie breaks.
  • Later, burglars check if the cookie is broken to see if someone has been home.
• The "thread trick" (currently a major police warning):
  • Thin, nearly invisible thread is stuck between the door and frame.
  • Opening the door breaks the thread, signaling that someone has entered.
  • Thread color is matched to the door to avoid detection.

The video stresses the importance of regularly checking the area around your front door for these signs and objects. If you notice any suspicious markings or items, call the police immediately and alert your neighbors.

Notable mentions:

• Police warnings about the thread trick.
• Various traditional burglar symbols ("crook's prongs").
• Use of everyday objects like cookies and stones as surveillance markers.

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