Home burglary | City of Laval

Protect your home against burglary. Follow these simple and effective tips for theft-proofing your home or apartment.

How to prevent a burglary

Whether at home or while travelling, adopt these simple prevention practices to ensure an active presence during your absence.

Do not share your vacation plans with anyone on social media.
Tell someone you trust that you are going to be away.
Ask someone to collect your mail and shovel your walkway while you’re away.
Program your lights to go on at different times of the day.
Store your valuables in a safe place.
Do not leave boxes for new electronic devices outdoors in plain view near your recycling bin.
Lock all your doors and windows.

To remember:

Never try to intervene with a person attempting to commit a theft.
If you are the victim of a home burglary, always wait until a police officer is present before you move any objects.