The Scary Reason People May Be Knocking On Your Idaho Door

With so many conversations that can be had through email, text, or social media, why have there suddenly been so many salespeople coming to your door lately? They might be trying to sell you a new roof, pest control, a new fence, or even a religion, but whatever they're selling, it might be best to have them leave their brochure on the door.

Because of how much technology we have these seemingly archaic forms of communication shouldn't be seen as charming, they should be seen as a warning. Yes, Boise is safe, but that doesn't mean bad things don't happen. In fact, home burglary stats say that there are 279 burglaries per 100,000 people.  This year, the Boise Police Department identified a suspect that targeted women's homes. He would break in and take things like firearms, debit and credit cards, and women's underwear. A similar string of crimes happened last year as well.

People coming to your door that you don't know is just one sign that someone could be seeing how vulnerable your property is or checking on your schedule. They might be trying to get a closer look at how your home is laid out, where things appear to be kept, and what might be there to steal.

Other signs of criminals considering your home as a target are finding your outdoor light bulbs unscrewed, finding tape on your front door, or a flipped-over welcome mat. If those things aren't fixed in a day or two, it may confirm to someone that you're not home, making your house an easy target.