A search for keywords like "Canada" + "break-in" or "break-in" on social media will bring up all sorts of thrilling images — broken glass, unspread suitcases, hurricane-swept kitchens...
Recently, only three months after the owner of Toronto returned home, the detached house became someone else's home — and there are signs that more than one group of people has taken over the "base land."
The illegal intruder also seems to have upgraded the "0 yuan live" experience, locked the bedroom he occupied, "added" the newly bought bacon to the refrigerator, and viciously found the owner's treasured Moutai liquor and flared it all...
In order to keep his "fruits of the revolution", there is also an ax "town house" at the door. A handwritten note from the intruder was left on the table - "Get Out of This House" and "No Entry"... In the 3 months that the owner was away, it is estimated that a lot of things have happened in the detached house.
After this experience, the owner felt very relieved and planned to sell the house. The owner's mother also wanted to change apartments - at least there was security guarding.
According to a report by Sing Tao Metropolis Network, the police went to the home after the owner called the police to take photos and record fingerprints for evidence, but according to the latest news yesterday (23rd), the police did not say anything other than asking the owner to report to the insurance company himself.
In fact, the owner's condition is already considered "lucky". In Canada, there is a colonial law called "adverse possession", which means that after a non-owner of real estate continues to occupy the other party's land beyond a certain legal time limit (10 years) without the consent of the original owner, the time limit for the original owner to sue is terminated, and the occupier can become the legal new owner of the land without paying any price.
Although the success rate of adverse encroachment is very low, and the successful encroachment cases in Toronto are only for a parking space, but if you are not afraid of thieves stealing, you are afraid of thieves, in case the encroachers move their minds in this regard, the cost of lawsuits, scheduling, and spending time to invite people out is also a bit too much, no wonder the owner's mother decided to sell the house.
Of course, the fact that the owner did not install an alarm system in the home is enough for people to take precautions. Some netizens also believe that in the past 3 months after returning to China, they should often invite friends to take a look, and maybe they can find the problem early.
How to prevent burglary
Previously, the Toronto Police Department issued a document announcing that the number of home burglaries and car thefts in Toronto increased by 400% last year - after the end of the epidemic, people's mobility has increased and they no longer stay at home every day, so people's awareness of theft should be enhanced, and remember not to do no protection at all like the owners of the incident.
The following is a summary of the advice given by the police in major Canadian cities:
1. Surveillance and deterrent devices: Residents should ensure that the driveway is well lit and, if possible, install surveillance alarm systems, cameras and outdoor motion sensor lights. These measures can act as a deterrent to intruders.
2. Physical protection upgrades: If you want to physically prevent them from entering the room, then it is necessary to install security film on glass windows and doors. When thieves hit the glass with a hard object, the glass will break, but it will not shatter, as if forming a soft armor.
3. Lock at any time: In addition, installing more door locks can also be effective, which can be focused on the gate and ground floor windows in the backyard. Whether at home or out, doors and windows should be kept locked.
4. Be vigilant: When you notice movement outside the door or hear someone ring the doorbell, you should look out from the cat's eye. The cat's eye on the door should take into account the height of the resident of the home.
5. Don't leave the house unoccupied for long: If you're going out and the house doesn't look visibly empty, it's best to find a trusted person to take care of it. Don't share your vacation plans on social media.
6. Keep a record of your valuables: It's a good idea to take pictures of your valuables, and record the serial number and model number.
7. Be mindful of the night: close the blinds or draw the curtains at night and turn on the lights in the room regularly.
8. Clean the outdoors: Don't plant shrubs, trees, and fences around your house, as thieves may use them as hiding places.
9. Apartment residents should be cautious: Apartment residents should not let people they do not know into the building. If the key is lost or moved, the lock should be replaced.
The role of home insurance
Home insurance can help cover everything from theft, vandalism, fire, wildfire, storm, hurricane, and even legal liability.
In most cases, home insurance will cover losses related to property damage, such as broken doors, broken windows, or landscaping, as well as stolen items, including televisions, laptops, and other electronics.
However, due to some policy restrictions, high-value items such as art may not be covered. For example, in this case, the owner lost the famous wine, gold and watches brought from China, and the specific insurance claim was not known to be calculated.
In conclusion, it is important for owners to check their policies as early as possible to ensure coverage. If needed, consider purchasing additional insurance for valuables in the house.