What if my home is burglarized?
Here are a few tips to help if you should encounter such a situation:
- If you suspect a burglar is still in the house, don't go in! Go to a neighbor's house to call the police.
- Wait until the police arrive before you enter and begin to take an inventory of what is missing. Don't touch anything. The police may dust for fingerprints.
- Provide police with whatever information they require. Ask the investigating officer where you can obtain a copy of the police report. Make sure you write down the names and badge numbers of the police officers.
If you saw the burglar, you will be asked to provide a description which will include:
- Height
- Build
- Clothing
- Hair/eye color
- Hair/beard style
- Distinctive markings
Once the police have finished the investigation, make your own inspection. Use a Home Inventory Checklist to check for missing items, otherwise you may not discover the full extent of the theft until days or even months after the burglary.
At the moment of crisis call Farmers HelpPoint® service at 1-800-435-7764 for assistance when you need it most.
