Many people install security cameras on their property in order to safeguard their safety and privacy.
However, despite these precautions, criminals continue to devise new methods to enter people’s homes without authorization.
Recently, Kim Fleming Cernigliaro, a Texas woman, shared a story to raise awareness of a novel technique burglars are employing to break into homes.
Kim was alone at home when someone knocked on the door. The knocking seemed to have escalated into a beating.
Since she wasn’t expecting anyone to enter, she made the wise decision to keep the door closed.
She decided to wait for a while before going outside to check if anyone was still there because she was afraid of the increasing volume of knocking.
After a while, she went downstairs and opened the front door when it appeared that the person had left.
Subsequently, she noticed a rubber band on the door handle. She immediately reported the incident to the police, but she was unsure of its significance.
They reported that other residents in the vicinity had discovered rubber bands on their doorknobs as soon as the police arrived.
They gave an explanation for why thieves employ this peculiar method.
The rubber band stays in place when someone answers the door and removes the latch to open it.
This makes it simpler for burglars to enter the home.
The rubber band keeps the latch open, making it impossible for the homeowner to close and lock the door.
Kim is now resolved to inform others about this new tactic and advise them to exercise extra caution when opening a door for a stranger.