Saturday, January 5, 2013

What to do if you have been robbed at home


It is the nightmare of any: 

coming home after a long day at work, coming back from a vacation or just a dinner with your friends, and you find that the door or any of the windows in your home have been forced. You walk in and you realize that you have robbed the house. After the initial shock, there is always the question: What do I do now?  we serve you some tips to overcome this traumatic experience, so here we explain what is the best thing you can do if you suffer the misfortune of stolen you home.

  

  Call the police: 
 it is clear that this is the first thing that springs to mind when you encounter an event like this, but you should not take even a second to do so. The sooner you call, the sooner you can resolve everything. Important: If you sense that the thief is in the house, do not stay there, you can go to a neighbor's house and from there call the police, and if you fully surprised theft, do not try to deal, in many cases the thief not hesitate to use violence against you and might even take you as a hostage to you indicate where the valuables.
   

 Do not touch anything: 
it is best not to touch anything if you discover you've been robbed. Not only for the tracks you can destroy, but that much easier in police work if they access the crime scene as the thief left. Wait until the police arrive before making any movement inside the house.
   

 Make a list of everything stolen: 
police once you allow free access to your house, room by room looks and make a comprehensive list of everything that has been stolen or damaged in any way. If you have bills or documents evidencing what is missing, include them too, will be very useful for insurance companies.
 

   Inform your bank: 
missing any credit card or checkbook, immediately call your bank to set aside everything you need. If you also have been computers, CDs, USB drives or any other electronic or digital media that may contain relevant information about your financial data, also communicate this to your bank. If you also need your passport or driving license, put it to the attention of the appropriate authorities as soon as possible.
 

   Tell it to your insurer: 
assuming you have taken out a home insurance, contact your insurance company and arrange for the claim. Please hand the list of stolen goods, with accrediting documents and invoices, you may need it. Normally you can claim on the stolen or damaged (content) and damage to the home itself (Mainland), like broken windows, doors forced, etc.
 

    Ensures new home: 
doors and windows broken or forced should be repaired immediately after the robbery. Since you have no choice but to undertake these small works, you can use to review and strengthen all safety devices and mechanisms available to your home. You can install a security door if you had not already, connect an alarm system, etc.., Various resources designed to not repeat any theft at home.

    
Home insurance: 

after a robbery is always a good time to review your home insurance. You have to assess whether the coverage that gives you enough or if you are willing to pay a little more for a higher level of security. You can even invest in safety measures and save the money on your home insurance policy, keeping in mind that a good home insurance is necessary for dealing with theft in your home in the best way possible.

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