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Vigilance is required in Ariège. Perhaps even more than usual… The Ariège national police have in fact noted an increase in burglaries in recent days, in the areas of Pamiers et fox.

“Some residents have been victims of burglaries, day and night », They specify. To prevent this phenomenon from spreading a little more before the end of year holidays, the police are giving some advice to protect your home from any intrusion.

Victim or witness? Here are the reflexes to have

One of the first reflexes to have, whether you are a victim or a witness, is to prevent immediately contact the national police or the gendarmerie in your area. Then, it is recommended to follow the following procedure:

• Yes to touch to no object to preserve traces and clues, inside and outside your home;
• After the findings, file complaint ;
• Report the theft to your assurance ;
• Preventand secure your home to avoid any future burglaries…

If you notice a burglary in progress, you must quickly dial 17 “police emergency”. The police also recommend staying outside and above all not taking any risks when faced with a burglar. In panic, the situation can sometimes degenerate…

How to secure your home?

The ideal is still to secure your accommodation and dissuade any curious people from taking an interest in it. The Ariège national police give some simple advice:

• Double-lock the door, even when you are at home, and do not leave a key on the interior lock of a glass door;
• Do not make it easier for burglars to break in: lock up your ladders, hammers, screwdrivers and other various tools;
• Don't leave your windows open;
• Don't hide your keys outside, even to leave them with a friend;
• Do not announce your vacation dates on social networks or your messaging services;
• Remember to have your mail collected, your shutters closed and opened by a trusted person;
• Register for the “Operation Tranquility Holidays” scheme with your local police station.

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