Crime is an unfortunate but growing reality in many parts of the world, and no neighborhood is entirely immune. While the types of crime can vary—from petty theft to more elaborate schemes—one common thread is that criminals are always looking for easy opportunities. And sometimes, those opportunities are right outside our homes.
Staying alert and taking steps to protect what we own is essential. From being discreet in public about our possessions to investing in strong locks or home security systems, every precaution helps. But what if your home was already being watched—and marked?
That’s exactly what police in several regions have been warning about: strange symbols quietly scrawled on or near homes, often in chalk or marker, that serve as secret codes for burglars. These marks tell other criminals whether a home is worth targeting—or better left alone.
What the markings mean
Crime is an unfortunate but growing reality in many parts of the world, and no neighborhood is entirely immune. While the types of crime can vary—from petty theft to more elaborate schemes—one common thread is that criminals are always looking for easy opportunities. And sometimes, those opportunities are right outside our homes.
Staying alert and taking steps to protect what we own is essential. From being discreet in public about our possessions to investing in strong locks or home security systems, every precaution helps. But what if your home was already being watched—and marked?
That’s exactly what police in several regions have been warning about: strange symbols quietly scrawled on or near homes, often in chalk or marker, that serve as secret codes for burglars. These marks tell other criminals whether a home is worth targeting—or better left alone.
What the markings mean
