Hi lovelies,

It's a heart-stopping feeling to come home to the suspicion that someone entered your home illegally. But you should stay calm and follow these steps before going inside your house.

Check for Signs of Forced Entry

If you think someone has broken into your home, look for signs. The most obvious signs that someone has broken into your home are broken glass, bent window and door frames, and locks that have been forced open. You can call an expert to change and, if necessary, repair a door lock. But if a criminal has robbed your keys, there might be no damage. However, there are always signs that someone got in, such as items that have been moved and dirt near doors.

Notify Law Enforcement

Even though the police can't do much when your property is broken into or stolen, you should always call them anyway. The reason is so that they can put together a case against the people who did it in case they are caught later. The case will be stronger if the police can find more proof. Even though it's unlikely that you'll get your property back, it helps the police to learn as much information as they can. Most likely, all they will do is take fingerprints at entry points.

Call Your Insurance if Someone Entered Your Home

Make sure you are right about what is missing before you tell your insurance company it was stolen. If you tell your insurance company that something was stolen when it wasn't, that could be seen as fraud. But if you're sure you're right, go ahead and tell them as soon as possible. However, make sure you know what has happened. Your insurance claim will be more likely to be accepted if the police give you a crime reference number as proof a crime has taken place.

Have a Professional Change the Locks

In most situations, the person who did something such as stealing is known to the victim of a crime. Someone might break into your home because they need drugs, are desperate, or just want to steal. So, you should always call a locksmith to let you in and change the locks, even if you just lost your keys. You should know that this can cost money and that you need to show proof that you live there. In cases where there is no forced entry, this can be the best thing.

Prevent Further Instances with Security

The most effective way to keep thieves away from your goods is probably to make it hard for them to take in the first place. Data suggests that most burglars won't break into a house even if it has a simple alarm system. So put an emphasis on this. Also, you can contact a locksmith to look at your doors and give you advice on the best locks. Most security companies can also install modern, high-tech systems like biometric scanners and keypads with numbers.

Summary

If someone entered your home while you were away, there are some steps to take. First, check for damage, call your insurance provider and install better security for better peace of mind.