Where You Shouldn't Hide Your Valuables

Under The Mattress

Hiding valuables under a mattress may seem like a convenient location, but it is not recommended. This is one of the most common places that burglars check first. It's not only predictable but also easily accessible.

In The Freezer

Many people believe that wrapping their valuables in aluminum foil or freezer-proof bags and hiding them in their fridges or freezers is a simple tactic to outsmart burglars. Unfortunately, this tactic may not work if you're dealing with smart burglars. While this may seem like a good idea, burglars have been known to check the freezer for valuables.

Inside A Fake Book

While this may seem like a creative idea, burglars are often familiar with this hiding spot, so they may target bookshelves first when looking for valuables.

Drawers and Closets

Most people would assume that burglars wouldn't go rummaging through their clothes in drawers and closets, but they would be mistaken. In fact, these are among the most common places that burglars check first, making them high-risk hiding spots.

Toilet Tank

Why would a burglar even bother digging through a toilet tank? Nothing in there but flushing water, right? While the toilet tank was an ideal hiding place that no one would even think about years ago, many movies have depicted people hiding valuables in there, so it has become a predictable spot. Burglars are often familiar with this hiding spot, so they may search the tank when looking for valuables. Besides, a toilet tank is not a dry environment, and valuables stored in the tank could be damaged by water.

In A Cereal Box or Other Food Container

Just like closets and drawers, this is a very common hiding spot for valuables, and burglars know it. Burglars may search through kitchen cabinets and drawers when looking for valuables, and a food container could easily be found.

Inside DVD Cases

While DVD cases may seem like a sneaky hiding spot for valuables, most burglars are familiar with this hiding spot.

What Are The Secure Places To Hide Valuables In Your Home?

The best places to hide valuables in your home are locations that are not obvious, difficult to access, and offer some level of protection from theft and damage. Some of the best places to hide valuables in your home include:

• A fire-resistant and waterproof home safe
• Behind a false electrical outlet
• Inside a hidden compartment
• In a safety deposit box
• In a locked cabinet

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