All the chilling signs burglars use to mark houses they plan to target – and exactly what they mean THESE squiggles might look like nothing more than bad graffiti, but if you find them on your house they could be a sign of something more sinister.
Security experts have revealed the meanings behind the “burglars’ code” used to mark houses they plan to target.
According to experts, burglars have also used string tied to fences, stickers on bins and stones to indicate houses of interest.
Criminals scoping out houses are most likely to daub the tags on to walls, driveways and fences in white or blue chalk, or spray paint.
While some crimes of this nature are opportunist, other burglars pre-plan and operate in gangs, leaving these markings for other members.
