Robbed 2 nights ago

Completely forgot about the bars we also had in the easy to reach shutters , these go into the bottom slat on either side of the shutter , you have hole drilled for either side of the wall put you shutter fully down and slide the bars into the wall ,,,!!

Do the bolts go through the wall from outside to inside and how are they secured please a photo would be nice too thanks

michelle3934841 wrote:Hi Maria we got them from Leroy Merlin they were 20 euro each ,, we have now also got a smart plug and plugged a lamp in that we can turn on and off on a app on our mobile phone ,,
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I buy a lot from amazon.es.

Paid about €10 a pop but see there is a 4 pack for €25 - https://www.amazon.es/Dusk-Dawn-Bombill ... lb&sr=8-12

Mind you, less than a €5 a pop here with free shipping - https://www.amazon.es/Sensor-Outdoor-Ga ... lb&sr=8-11

michelle3934841 wrote:Hi I had those fitted on all windows , Prosigure alarm and anti snap locks in all grills and doors , dusk to dawn bulbs in outside lights are also good you really do have to make them move on , unfortunately these people are out there on the prowl constantly,, utter vermin .
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Wouldn't having outside lights on all night just mean the burglars don't need to bring a torch with them ?

Sage wrote:

michelle3934841 wrote:Hi I had those fitted on all windows , Prosigure alarm and anti snap locks in all grills and doors , dusk to dawn bulbs in outside lights are also good you really do have to make them move on , unfortunately these people are out there on the prowl constantly,, utter vermin .
Hope this helps

Wouldn't having outside lights on all night just mean the burglars don't need to bring a torch with them ?

I think there’s significantly more evidence to show unscrupulous prefer to work under cover of darkness than being under bright light. Plus in addition a house in darkness suggests it’s unoccupied.

I think it depends on the layout/ design of the property. It wouldn't be very difficult to find out if your lights come on at dusk every day....if that's what they do. Once the burglars are over the wall and have some cover then a couple of automatic lights aren't going to present to much of a problem. If they are easily accessible surely they can just remove the bulbs.

Dusk to dawn bulbs might deter an opportunist but the professional will check it first. They are probably worth having but I wouldnt put to much faith in them.

Sage wrote:I think it depends on the layout/ design of the property. It wouldn't be very difficult to find out if your lights come on at dusk every day....if that's what they do. Once the burglars are over the wall and have some cover then a couple of automatic lights aren't going to present to much of a problem. If they are easily accessible surely they can just remove the bulbs.

Dusk to dawn bulbs might deter an opportunist but the professional will check it first. They are probably worth having but I wouldnt put to much faith in them.

I have them as part of a series of measures and have done my own evaluation, as anyone should. To suggest they might do more harm than good, however, I’d say 99 times in 100 you’d be wrong on whether to light or maintain the cover of darkness.

As for removing the bulbs, well of course you can. You’d need a ladder with you, a screwdriver and a few minutes of your time. Or you could smash them a baseball bat. See also CCTV cameras. Likewise a JCB driven through a wall will be effective. It’s simply a matter of deterrent, warding off the opportunist thief, and delaying the professional more determined. As I said earlier, it’s not a matter of being faster than a Tiger, it’s about being faster than the man alongside you.

In addition, it’s a useful measure to return home of an evening and have the lights on to see your own way to a keyhole.

Don't see why you would need a translation to go to Almoradi police station we live in Almoradi and know atleast 3 officers speak English, it may be a reccomendation to take an interpreter but not a necessity

Rickys wrote:Don't see why you would need a translation to go to Almoradi police station we live in Almoradi and know atleast 3 officers speak English, it may be a reccomendation to take an interpreter but not a necessity

The originator of that post made an error. Denuncias for robberies have to be made to the Guardia Civil in Almoradi, not the local police. The Guardia do insist on having an interpeter.

Hi Saga ,, I think you’ll find that lighting them up keeps them away and cameras can detect them ,, sorry I cannot send a picture of the bars in the shutters at the moment but if you speak to a good builder he will be able to show you .
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