By olivia romero.
Rubber band on door handle hoax.
But the truth is that criminals can and do exist everywhere even in the most unassuming of towns and there s no telling whether or not your home is next on their list.
She s a midwest gal who.
On 21 april 2016 facebook user kim fleming posted an image of a rubber band stretched over a door latch handle along with a message warning people about a new method of employing rubber bands.
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Burglars place a rubber band around the door knob allowing them to barge into the house as soon as the home owner unlatches the door without having to wait for the home owner to actually turn the knob.
She pulls a rubber band over a door handle the reason is pure genius.
Loop a rubber band around a doorknob so it makes an x that presses the latch open.
A woman shared her story on facebook so if you have a rubber band around the knob call 911.
This trick is especially helpful when you re unloading an armful of groceries or need to open a sticky door.
Hook the rubber band around the doorknobs on both sides of the door making sure it doesn t interfere with the latch.
According to kim s local sheriff this is becoming more commonly seen in burglaries.
The rubber band will cushion the slamming noise.