Rubber Band On Door Handle Crimes

By olivia romero.

Rubber band on door handle crimes.

Resistance bands set 11pcs exercise workout bands for men women 5 stackable resistance bands with handles door anchor ankle straps carrying bag for working out fitness training yoga 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 685. Burglars place a rubber band around the door knob allowing them to barge into the house as soon as the home owner unlatches the door without having to wait for the. This trick is especially helpful when you re unloading an armful of groceries or need to open a sticky door. That was when she noticed something strange on her door handle it was an ordinary rubber band the same kind that you could easily purchase at any office supply store and it was wrapped around the door latch.

According to kim s local sheriff this is becoming more commonly seen in burglaries. The rubber band will cushion the slamming noise. When she finally opened her front door she found a rubber band wrapped around her doorknob. A woman shared her story on facebook so if you have a rubber band around the knob call 911.

She pulls a rubber band over a door handle the reason is pure genius. On 21 april 2016 facebook user kim fleming posted an image of a rubber band stretched over a door latch handle along with a message warning people about a new method of employing rubber bands. Hook the rubber band around the doorknobs on both sides of the door making sure it doesn t interfere with the latch. She waited for the knocking to stop before investigating who it might have been.

She s a midwest gal who.