Do You Know What Distraction Burglary Is?

Imagine if you will there is a knock at the door.



A nicely dressed man tells you that his car broke down just down the road… and would you mind if he used the phone to call for some help.



The good Samaritan in you wants to help immediately.

"Why of course you can use the phone", you might say.



However, here lies the problem.

Are you helping an innocent victim…

Or will you become the innocent victim...of a distraction burglary.



A Distraction Burglary?



Perhaps this is a new phrase to you. Unfortunately, it is not a new crime concept. For you see, over 12,000 distraction burglaries occur each year.





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