{"id":5337,"date":"2022-05-19T15:11:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teeviit.ee\/youth-info\/uncategorized-et\/how-can-you-protect-yourself-from-theft\/"},"modified":"2022-05-19T15:13:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:13:01","slug":"how-can-you-protect-yourself-from-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teeviit.ee\/youth-info\/en\/how-can-you-protect-yourself-from-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you protect yourself from theft?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Taking someone\u2019s phone, bicycle, handbag, or any other possession without asking for permission is, of course, punishable. However, how can you protect yourself from theft?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Don\u2019t leave your belongings lying around.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you leave your things lying around or do not keep an eye on them, you may simply lose them. Always keep your personal and valuable things (e.g. bank card, mobile phone, documents, computer, and cash) nearby; if possible, put your personal belongings in a bag with a zipper or studs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theft is the most common type of crime against property. Most of such crimes are not planned ahead and are committed when the opportunity arises. For example, when a thief notices valuable items left in a car, a mobile phone sticking out of a pocket, or open doors or windows of a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Always lock your bike!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bicycle thefts are very common. They are easy to steal and resell. Here\u2019s how you can reduce the risk of bike theft:<\/p>\n\n\n\n