{"id":243333,"date":"2023-12-09T07:17:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T07:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=243333"},"modified":"2023-12-09T07:17:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T07:17:23","slug":"brits-should-keep-presents-away-from-doors-this-christmas-urges-security-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/brits-should-keep-presents-away-from-doors-this-christmas-urges-security-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Brits should keep presents away from doors this Christmas, urges security expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christmas is a time for celebration, joy, and giving – however it could also be the prime time for opportunistic burglars.<\/p>\n

Home security experts from Everest have urged Brits to be extra cautious about making themselves an easy target for burglary this Christmas, as well as sharing their top tips for a safer Christmas – and don\u2019t worry, you won\u2019t have to construct any Kevin McCallister-esque contraptions.<\/p>\n

There are over 20,000 burglaries each December in the UK according to Police data, and Everest\u2019s home security expert has warned homeowners against the allure of beautifully wrapped presents visible to would-be-Christmas-stealing-Grinches through patio doors.<\/p>\n

Everest’s home security expert Anthony Threlfall says: \u201cBurglary is a horribly intrusive crime at any time of year, but perhaps made even worse due to the time of year and if a family’s gifts are stolen just a few days before Christmas, leaving everyone, especially the children devastated.”<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are some quick, easy, and cost-effective security measures everyone can take this Christmas to ensure that it remains the most wonderful time of the year.<\/p>\n

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Everest Home Security expert Anthony Threlfall\u2019s top security tips are:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t make it tempting<\/h3>\n

Visible gifts near windows and doors can tempt opportunist burglars, so it is advisable to keep presents away from them.<\/p>\n

Anthony Threlfall says: \u201cWhilst getting in the festive spirit and piling up presents around the tree makes everyone feel excited in advance of the big day, it also presents a critical security risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cTry to keep presents away from any windows and doors until at least 48 hours before Christmas to limit the opportunist threat, especially if there is nobody at home for extended periods of the day. And don\u2019t forget, this basic security precaution costs nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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