Colombo, March 29 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory urging homeowners to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent burglaries during the prevailing warm weather.
With rising temperatures prompting many residents to leave windows and doors open at night for ventilation, police warned that such practices could create opportunities for criminals.
Police said that safety should not be compromised for comfort.
Homeowners have been advised to ensure that all necessary security measures are in place before going to sleep.
Police outlined several key recommendations to reduce the risk of theft.
These include installing secure metal grills on windows left open for ventilation, ensuring all doors and gates are properly locked, and maintaining adequate outdoor lighting to deter intruders.
Residents have also been urged to remain alert and report any suspicious activity or individuals to nearby police stations without delay.
Sandy Sunday, 29 March 2026 10:40 AM
Just give food to street dogs they will take care of nights
Sorry. To prevent one menace re-creating another one? No way. Fortunately the menace of stray dogs where I live has been successfully eliminated now by mass sterilisation and we don’t want to go back to those ‘bad’ old days. Let’s take good care of our properties by a little more proactive work as recommended by the police. The police is doing their job and should be congratulated!
Dr. Dee esquire Monday, 30 March 2026 07:46 AM
Totally agree. They will be a good alarm system. Cops will ask you if you know who the robber is! If we know the robber, why do we need cops? Also be aware of neighborhood ‘regulars’ and too nosy kids, they spread news of home owners movements also about unsecured homes (not by purpose but in the form of boasting)
maha Sunday, 29 March 2026 10:56 AM
Thank you for info, People spend a lot for their own security such as erecting right round parapet walls, CCTV .. etc. However the country biggest budget allocated for the defense ??
Spartacus Sunday, 29 March 2026 12:14 PM
Not only that, so that Police can have proper sleep while on duty without patrolling at night.
Grace Sunday, 29 March 2026 12:44 PM
There are so many places in Wattala, Hekitta area where wild plants are thriving and are becoming hiding places for thieves. Would the authorities concerned take action to clear them up.
PRIVATE OR GOVT OWNED PROPERTIES. Sunday, 29 March 2026 04:31 PM
GRACE, ARE THESE SO CALLED WILD PLANTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES OR GOVT PROPERTIES? AS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES THE TENNANT IS RESPONSIBLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY THEY RENT OUT.
Kays Sunday, 29 March 2026 01:06 PM
Also from the political candidate who promised to come and check on us voters at night?
Patcitz Sunday, 29 March 2026 01:39 PM
Police is not a secured place to shelter the complaint by homeowners as most of the criminal things happened with advocation of POLICE itself.
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