Hawks Security wished to issue a warning to residents that they should frequently test their burglar alarm systems, after a suspected syndicate invaded a home in Aerorand on Saturday.

According to Hawks Security, the suspects behind the break-in are believed to be a syndicate due to their modus operandi which has been seen before in a previous break-in.

“In a question of six months, we have seen two homes in Aerorand – not far from each other – broken into exactly the same way,” the firm warned.

The thieves lifted the roof tiles to gain access to the home on Saturday night, and knew exactly where the alarm system, surveillance cameras and eye beams were located.

The cameras were adjusted by the thieves so that it couldn’t record their faces, and they knew exactly which wires to cut to prevent the alarm from going off.

The thieves then sprayed the dogs with pepper spray before closing them in the sunroom, leaving them with enough time to ransack the home of its valuables.

“Reaction officers responded to the house on Saturday night, and when accessing the home they could smell the pepper spray.”

Hawks Security wished to warn residents who go away, to arrange for pet care and inform their security firm so that more patrols can be done in the area.

“These criminals are very sly. They know exactly where the beams are located, and go as far as sailing around on their stomachs like snakes to avoid detection. Not only Aerorand is being affected by criminal activity, and we have seen incidents in the CBD area as well.

“Residents should remain vigilant, be aware of your surroundings, and ask a technician to review your security system. We have also seen thefts of eye beams, and there are ways to secure these apparatuses to ensure that they can’t be moved or stolen,” Hawks Security concluded.