According to the most recent statistics in 2020, home invasions are on the rise across the United States. Nationwide, homeowners have been forced to protect their homes from violent criminals that are preying on citizens due in part to reduced and overtaxed police presence across the United States.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the state of Michigan. From Detroit to Lansing, Grand Rapids to Traverse City, Michigan has been hit particularly hard by an uptick in crime.
In this installment of the series Preventable Home Invasions, you will learn how Michigan has been affected by these recent waves of crime. Later, you will be educated on the absolute necessity of installing and deploying Nightlock door barricade devices to keep your family and property safe.
Michigan’s Wave of Home Invasions
Let’s take a look at three cases of home invasion that have occurred in Michigan in recent months:
In Detroit, one homeowner was forced to use a firearm when a criminal try to enter her home in the middle of the night. The man attempted to get into the home from the front door, only to gain access through the windows.
In Delta Township, four individuals gained access to a home in the early afternoon. After gaining access the home, they held the homeowner at gunpoint before fleeing in a getaway vehicle. Police were able to apprehend the suspects are a high-speed chase.
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After an attempted home invasion in Berrien County, law enforcement responded to a call about a home invasion in progress. When they arrived, the homeowner came out of the house with his hands in the air, informing the officers that he shot an intruder. When the officers investigated possible motives, they determined that it was a random act and neither individual knew each other previously.
And if you’re looking for more chilling evidence of home invasions in Michigan increasing, the following links are some of the reported cases sweeping the state:
- 5 arrested in Kalamazoo County home invasion
- Multiple home invasions in Redford
- Wolverine Man Arrested for Home Invasion and Malicious Destruction of Property
- Huron County Woman Punches Home Invasion Sexual Deviant in Face as He Flees Apartment
- Suspect Caught on Ring Doorbell Camera in Midland County
Prevention is Key with Nightlock
In each of these cases, unsuspecting homeowners were targeted by criminals at all hours of the day. Many were forced to use firearms as a last-resort. Those without a firearm or other means of defense were left at the mercy of the criminals. Others were not so fortunate.
Did these events have to occur? The truth of the matter is that crime has increased across Michigan and other states. As riots and looting are trending upwards nationwide, homeowners must take serious steps to ensure that their families and property are protected.
That’s where door barricade and home security devices from Nightlock are crucial to gain peace of mind in these uncertain times. Trusted by homes, schools, and businesses across the country, Nightlock door barricades are trusted to keep criminals out of your home.
Having a Nightlock door security barricade engaged on all of the entry points to your home can buy you time when preparing to defend your family or by calling law enforcement – or prevent entry altogether. Using the strength of your home’s floor, Nightlock door barricades are able to withstand tremendous force.
Nightlock also offers a variety of other home security devices designed to eliminate threats from potential criminals. This includes the popular blackout security shades, which prevent criminals from seeing into your home’s windows and making yourself a target to prying eyes.
In conclusion, with the continuing upward trend of home invasions in the United States, there has never been a more critical time to protect your family and property than now. Choose the best in home security devices with Nightlock today.
Series: Preventable Home Invasions-Part 2