The most common point of entry for a home intruder is the FRONT DOOR, or side ACCESS DOOR to an ATTACHED GARAGE. In many cases the home intruder will force his way into the home by kicking open the door. Another common method is a simple knock or ring of the doorbell. Quite often a family member will open the door without a second thought at which time the intruder forces his way into the home.
Some home intruders will pose as a maintenance worker, delivery man or some other authority to encourage an occupant to open the door. Some will even lie saying they hit the occupants car. As soon as the door is opened the home intruder will use explosive force and threats to take control and produce fear in his victims.
Once inside their victims’ homes intruders will make various demands to gain access to cash and valuables. Some home intruders have bound their victims and left them to watch in horror as their homes were ransacked. Others have forced their victims to accompany them to ATM machines and withdraw money.
No matter what the situation a home invasion victim experiences overwhelming fear and anxiety from not knowing if the perpetrator is going to injure, sexually assault, or murder him/her or a precious member of the family.
Home invasions are indeed a terrifying and potentially life threatening crime and you never know when you might be next. So don’t make the awful mistake of depending on locked doors and windows as your only deterrent. Instead, make sure to add varying levels of security such as alarm systems, premium dead bolts, window protection films, and DOOR BRACES (BARRICADE door lock security) to make it exceedingly difficult for intruders and violent criminals.
