Is a stranger trying to break into your house? Here's what you should do, if you don't think you can stop him or escape.
Steps
Step 1. Be silent
Take off your shoes, if the ones you are wearing are not very quiet, do not breathe heavily or scream and avoid using the stairs, as they may make noise.
Step 2. Don't be seen
Step 3. Find a good place to hide
Getting under a table would be too obvious; if you decide to slip into a wardrobe, find a suitable one, go in and close the doors (without making noise, or at least emitting as little as possible). Lock the doors (if possible) silently. If your furniture tends to creak, find an alternative: under a bed, in a cupboard if there is enough space for you, in the shower or even inside a dog kennel, to be covered with a cloth.
Step 4. Make sure you have a phone (preferably a mobile) near you to call the police
While talking to the agent try to keep a low tone of voice, so that the intruder cannot hear you.
Advice
- Try to make as little noise as possible.
- Close the windows.
- If you have suitable objects, you can use them to threaten the intruder, but be very careful not to get into trouble!
- If you have the opportunity, take the car keys and set off the alarm, so that the thief knows that he has been discovered.
- Do not panic: you will find yourself with a clouded mind, which is the exact opposite of what you need!
- Before taking dangerous actions, such as attacking the intruder, make sure that the person is really an attacker!
- If you are small in build you will have more hiding places at your disposal.
- Call an adult you trust.
- Don't try to be a hero because you could only get tragic consequences. Attack the intruder only if your life or someone else's depends on your actions, but remember that it is far better to let them steal something from you than to lose your life in a futile attempt to prevent a theft - items can be repurchased., life is not.
Warnings
- Sometimes it's best to try to escape and learn about self-defense techniques. Only hide in the house if you have no other options.
- Do not react if it is not essential.
