If you ever see a rubber band on your door handle — don’t touch it  It might look harmless, but police say it could be a trick used by burglars to keep your door from locking. One woman found out the hard way… and she’s not the only one. Full warning in this article

Home is meant to be a place where we feel safe — a space where we can unwind, relax, and shut out the chaos of the outside world. It’s the one place where many of us feel most protected. That’s why it’s so important to make sure nothing threatens the safety of that space. And if you ever come home and notice a rubber band looped around your door handle, think twice before removing it.

These days, many homeowners rely on security cameras to monitor their property and keep their families safe. One woman, concerned about repeated loud knocking at her door, decided to wait before checking who was there. After it seemed quiet, she cautiously opened the door — but didn’t find anyone outside. What she did notice was a rubber band wrapped around her front doorknob.

Confused and alarmed, she immediately contacted the police. She didn’t know what it meant — but what she learned was disturbing.

When officers arrived, they told her that she wasn’t the only one in the neighborhood to report this strange find. Others had discovered rubber bands on their doors as well. According to authorities, this odd trick is sometimes used by burglars.

Here’s how it works: when the door is slightly opened and the deadbolt is disengaged, the rubber band holds the latch in a way that prevents it from locking again. The homeowner may not even notice what’s happening — but it gives someone outside an opportunity to slip in quickly while the door can’t be secured.

It’s a subtle tactic, but a dangerous one.

So if you spot a rubber band on your door handle, don’t ignore it — and definitely don’t just take it off without reporting it. It could be a sign that someone is watching your home and looking for a chance to break in. Stay cautious, and protect your space.