Don’t leave valuables that can be stored away in view of strangers. Keep them out of sight and if possible in a safe and secure place.
Don’t leave keys in window or door locks - Intruders who smash door or window glass can enter your property much more easily if you leave the keys in sight.
Fit all your windows with security locks or vibration detectors that trigger an alarm when a window is broken.
If your property is in a dark street or area with bad light, consider installing security lighting outside your home to deter prowlers.
In Costa Rica never leave anything in your car that could be visible to someone on the outside. Remember the line of sight rule. This is always have sight of your car unless it is parked in a guarded or attended lot. It takes a thief only a few seconds to unlock your car’s trunk or doors.
Keep all access gates to your property locked at all times
Do not provide an easy route for burglars by leaving ladders or steps in view or anything that may assist with accessing upstairs windows.
Keep any tools or items that could be used to break into your home locked away.
To find out who is at your front door or gates before you open them, install a video or audio door entry system.
At night, ensure you have sufficient timers fitted to you internal lights or install a lighting control system. This will deter burglars from thinking you are out by lighting up certain rooms in your home.
If you have a answering machine or voice mail , never say you are going or have gone away.
