Used by criminals at the home of Jean-Luc Reichmann, the umbrella method is effective and problematic for burglary victims. Here’s why.
Bruno Guillon, Cyril Lignac, Ciryl Gane, Patrick Sébastien, Anne-Sophie Lapix, Vitaa, Nikos Aliagas… We can no longer count the number of personalities robbed in France! We remember the shocking affair of the Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris, or the PSG footballers targeted on several occasions. But this year 2024 is starting just as badly. Singer Aya Nakamura was robbed and her companion beaten last February. In January, actor Samy Nacéri was “only” the victim of an attempted theft.
And recently, he is the host of 12 shots of noon Jean-Luc Reichmann who also tried to steal property from his home. The star presenter of TF1 surprised several people at his home. His son and a neighbor allowed the arrest of five suspects, who were taken into custody. But how did they go about it?
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Burglary: the case of Jean-Luc Reichmann
Jean-Luc Reichmann said: “The police did an extraordinary job and, after a chase, managed to arrest five individuals. They were placed in police custody for criminal conspiracy”. The host continued: “Great respect to all security and police services. And above all, a huge thank you to you for the efficiency you have demonstrated.”.
But celebrities aren’t the only ones targeted by burglars. This type of delinquency would have increased by 3% according to a report from the Ministry of the Interior from January 2023. The latter also revealed the most affected departments in France. Which is the technique most used by the perpetrators of these crimes ?
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What is the umbrella method?
According to Next, one of the most common techniques for a burglary is the umbrella method. How do criminals do it? They pick the lock of your house or apartment with a tool with thin steel strips. This allows them not to leave any DNA traces.
After stealing what they want from inside the home, they simply have to leave the premises by closing the door. It leaves no trace! A method that is not only effective but also problematic for victims.
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What problems for victims of this technique?
Unfortunately, if the criminals who targeted you used the umbrella method, it could make your life even more difficult than another type of burglary. For what ? Because it leaves no trace of the theft. Without signs of a break-in, you could have more hard to get reimbursed with your insurance.
Fortunately, there is a tip to protect yourself from this: be sure to install a lock cylinder or choose an armored door for your entrance. Alarm systems are also recommended, such as video surveillance to access live images of what is happening in your home. They can also serve as evidence if wrongdoing is committed in your home. Of course, these installations come at a cost, and some people do not want a camera filming them on a daily basis.
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