Established legitimate contractors will not solicit by telephone. If you feel that you are being targeted for this type of activity, contact the Police immediately. Usually the home is vacant. Past experience has indicated that most burglars look for homes that appear to be vacant. The majority of residential burglaries committed occur during the evening hours.
Most burglars target bedrooms in search of jewelry and cash.
The typical burglary may take only a minute or two. There are several measures that can be taken to prevent your home from being a target. When not at home and during vacation periods, have several lights on timers. Use motion detectors on the exterior of the home. Make arrangements with a neighbor to pick up mail and newspapers.