Bryan Ward - Prowlers
- Publish Date
- Friday, 16 October 2015, 10:06AM
- Author
- By Bryan Ward
If you have an intruder, prowler or burglar:
You will probably never have a prowler on your property or face an intruder in your house, but you should have a plan just in case.
If you wake and find an intruder in your home:
- Get out if you can
- Dial 111 and ask for Police
- Listen to what Police tell you
- Don't try and catch the intruder or block their escape
- If you have to act – yell or scream, blow a whistle.
If you suspect there is a prowler outside:
- Dial 111 and ask for Police
- Listen to what Police tell you
- Turn on all outside lights if you are able to
- Turn off all inside lights
- Make a loud noise to frighten the prowler away and alert your neighbours.
If you arrive home and think there’s a burglar inside your house:
- Dial 111 and ask for Police
- Don't go inside
- Go to a safe place and wait for Police.
Keep yourself safe indoors:
- Install a wide-angle door viewer so you can see who is at your door.
- Keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains at night.
- Invest in good quality, secure locks.
- If you live alone, don't advertise the fact. Keep your answerphone message generic – say "No one is available to take your call" rather than "I can't take your call".
If you think something is not right, but you are not sure, call 111 and let Police decide.
NZME.
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