{"id":48033,"date":"2020-02-06T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=48033"},"modified":"2020-02-06T12:00:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T12:00:01","slug":"the-man-who-forced-his-way-into-my-home-and-the-2000-other-victims-across-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/politics-social-justice\/the-man-who-forced-his-way-into-my-home-and-the-2000-other-victims-across-cardiff","title":{"rendered":"You don&#8217;t have to feel unsafe: tips for guarding against burglaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Houses all over Cardiff are being burgled every day and rarely just one or two. What can you do to keep yourself safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"507\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police.jpg 902w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police.jpg 902w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/police-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>It is good practice to make a police report, even if nothing is stolen. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/fGq8RpGlekM\">&nbsp;Pierre Herman <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the police knocked on my door at the end of January to ask about suspicious people on my street, my first thought was, \u201cWhat on earth is a reverse burglary?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My second thought was how strange it was that I\u2019d gone four-and-a-half years living in Cardiff without interacting with police much beyond a smile after making eye contact, yet this was now the second time in as many months where I had officers in my home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first instance was after a strange man forced his way inside in the middle of the day. My housemates and I were on edge for weeks after. Who was he? Why our house? The most unnerving part was that he came in while we were home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully nothing was stolen. Or left behind. As I found out, a reverse burglary happens when someone breaks in but instead of stealing, leaves something behind. For my neighbours, it was a pair of men\u2019s shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The worst sort of burglary though is when your possessions are taken. In 2019 there were a total of 2,235 reported burglaries in Cardiff. However, many attempted burglaries go unreported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Molly Johnson, whose house on Rhymney Street was one of at least three in Cathays to be burgled on the same day said about the police, \u201cIt\u2019s so easy to dismiss students, I think! They were really lovely and understanding and I felt like I was being taken seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After taking a statement and dusting for fingerprints, the police left some tips for personal and home safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Before you leave the house check that all windows and doors are locked.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_134619-1-Copy-e1580958421352-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Make it a habit to always check your locks as burglars often enter through unlocked doors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This may seem obvious, but everyone forgets sometimes. It is also a good idea to check that everything is secure before bed. Molly and her housemates were asleep when their house was burgled at around 7:20 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Always confirm the identity of whoever is at your door if you\u2019re not expecting anyone.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521.png 1055w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1455368109333-ebc686ad6c58-e1580958480521.png 1055w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>You do not have to answer the door if you don&#8217;t recognise the person on the other side.<br>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/xsGApcVbojU\">Dmitry Ratushny<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglars might try to enter your house under false pretences. When the intruder in my house was questioned, he claimed to be there to check our meters. However, our energy company confirmed that they hadn\u2019t sent anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Keep valuables stored away.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738.png 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/photo-1554196278-f6a49cff326c-e1580958871738.png 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>If a burglar does make it into your house, make it harder for them by keeping your items out of reach. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/lZR4hlD56uY\">Eugene Chystiakov <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Intruders do not want to be in your house for very long as the chances of being found increase the longer they\u2019re there. If portable, high value items such as laptops are left out in the open, it\u2019s easy for a burglar to be in and out of your house within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Avoid alerting others as to when you won\u2019t be home.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_013742-Copy-e1580958688144-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Lights and sound might give the impression that someone is home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential burglars might become aware that you\u2019re away through social media posts. When you do leave, make it appear as if someone is home by for example having an automatic system to turn on your lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Make a report if you see something suspicious happening.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/02\/IMG_20200205_135709-e1580958593688.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>You can call the police non emergency number if you see something that makes you uneasy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The officers responded to my report by increasing surveillance in the area. A burglar is less likely to target an area where there&#8217;s an obvious police presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no way to guarantee that there won&#8217;t be a knock at the door while you&#8217;re in bed &#8211; or a broken window when you come home. 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