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Inexpensive Diversion Safes Can Conceal Valuables from Thiefs
When a thief breaks in, the psychology of burglary tells us he is trying to get as many expensive items as he possible can. In addition, he knows he must act quickly and be able to leave the property without being seen. When you hide your expensive belongings in everyday looking household objects, you can quickly outsmart a thief. After all, most thieves look in dresser drawers, under a mattress, in the freezer or in jewelry boxes for your expensive items.
A burglar will have a difficult time finding expensive items when you use diversion safes and start to panic knowing his time is limited. He’ll be most concerned about his successful getaway and likely retreat before finding anything worth stealing. Instead, he’ll move onto a house where the owners are less prepared.
Many people use expensive, hidden wall or floor safes to protect their treasured items. However, these types of safes can cost thousands of dollars to buy and install. Most often, a diversion safe like the 7-Up can in the box with the others or even a can of shaving cream on the bathroom shelf can provide just as much protection. They are easy and cheap ways to hide items and extremely effective as well. Â
To get the most of a diversion safe, be sure to place it on a crowded kitchen shelf, in the garage or in the medicine cabinet. Be sure to place it where it could normally be found. For those worried about locking themselves out of their home, you can always try a hide-a-key safe. Hide-a-key safes often look like rocks or garden statuary, but can help you keep a key safely hidden outside your residence.
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