Home Burglary TipsComing home to find that your home has been broken into can be a very scary and stressful situation. With all that is going on after a burglary, it may be hard to figure out exactly what the next step to take is. Keep these tips in mind to help handle the aftermath of a burglary.
- Call the police ' it may be your first instinct to call your significant other or your roommate when you come home after your home has been broken into. However, your first call should be made to the police. If you think that the thief may still be inside your house, make sure to get out of the house before you dial 911.
- Try to stay calm ' while this can be much easier said than done, it is important to try to stay as calm as possible. Try to focus on your breathing to calm down, and take your time to take in the whole situation. Try to focus on the good in the situation, such as nobody being home or that a precious family heirloom was not stolen.
- Take pictures ' when you are calm enough, walk through your house and make a list of items that were stolen, and take pictures of anything that is damaged. Having an up to date home inventory can make it much easier to list all the items that were stolen.
- Make an insurance claim ' call your home insurance company and make a claim for the damaged and stolen items. The more information that you can provide about the items, the smoother the claims process will go.
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