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NEARLY HALF OF the country takes no added security measures in December despite having hundreds of euro worth of presents at home.
The findings come from a study conducted by PhoneWatch which also discovered that just under 25% of houses are left unoccupied during December evenings.
Eoin Dunne, managing director of PhoneWatch, said: “Homes are more likely to be empty, and often contain lots of brand new gifts. At this time of year, extra vigilance is required to make sure your home is safe and secure.”
The research found that:
In open sight
Dunne added that most Irish people leave their presents in very obvious places, giving potential burglars an easy job of walking away with their possessions. Wardrobes are the most popular storage spot on 46% while 38% leave valuable gifts in open sight under their tree. According to Dunne:
This is simply a gift to any burglar.
The security company has also given the public a number of tips on how to deter potential burglars entering their homes. These included:
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