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The Guardian - UK
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How can I beat the burglars?

A burglar trying to force open a window on a house
Determined burglars can usually find a way into a house – but how to stop them? Photograph: David J Green - Lifestyle/Alamy

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.

This week’s question:

We’ve just had our second burglary – the latest being an opportunistic handbag grab after we left the back door open on a sunny day. We have a burglar alarm; what other tips do readers have on devices or strategies to beat the burglars? We live in a standard London terrace with small front and back garden.

Do you have a problem readers could solve? Email your suggestions tomoney@theguardian.com or write to us at Money, The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU

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