When a burglary occurs at either the home or office, there are some important steps to take as quickly as you can. The steps help to keep you safe and secure the premises of the building. While it is normal to feel violated at this time, remember that many items can be replaced. In a few minutes, you may need to call a Virginia Beach Locksmith, but there are a couple of calls to make beforehand. First, call the police and then call your insurance company.

Never enter a burglarized building before the police arrive. It is possible that you could destroy evidence and you might confront the burglar. Instead, call the police immediately from a cell or a neighboring telephone.

Never confront a person that is leaving the building after a burglary. Try and get a good description and even a picture with your cell phone if you can do so safely. Note the direction that the person drives the car. If possible get and write down the license plate number.

It is important that you call the insurance agent as soon as possible. He will be able to begin paperwork for your claim. If you have an inventory prepared before the burglary, it will be easier to file your claim. Be sure that you upgrade the inventory on a regular basis.

A third call needs to be to the locksmith. It is likely that the lock mechanism or door jam may have been broken so that the burglar could gain entry into the home. The locksmith can secure your home or office so that once the police leave you can close the building or go inside to and feel that everything is secure.

A break in can be an upsetting time. Fortunately, a Virginia Beach locksmith can help to make your home or office secure once again.