Category Archives: Security Alams
Metrolock specialise in security systems
Do cheap alarm systems really protect you?
You may have heard ads on the radio from large security companies promoting cheap alarm systems for your home. There are a few companies offering systems from around $299 plus monthly monitoring costs. The fine print reveals that the overall cost is quite a bit more than this - actually a minimum of $1600 over … Continue Reading ››
How a qualified locksmith can help you secure your home
This week the Preston Leader is running a feature on home security and have provided a home safety audit checklist to help people make sure their homes and property are protected from burglary.
Here are the areas that a qualified locksmith and security specialist can help you with:
- Can gates be secured?
- Is the letterbox fitted with an … Continue Reading ››
Thornbury man charged over High St burglaries
A Thornbury man has been charged by Darebin Police over 13 smash & grab High St burglaries of businesses in August. The businesses including cafes, a second hand dealer and a curtain shop along High St in Northcote, Preston and Continue Reading ››
Northcote, Thornbury, Preston businesses targeted by burglars
If you are a local business owner in Northcote, Thornbury or Preston it might be time to check out Metrolock's Top 10 Tips on How to Protect Your Business.
The Northcote Leader has reported today that businesses along High St in Northcote, Thornbury and Preston have been … Continue Reading ››
Protect your pop-up shop in Melbourne
- Is your business part of the new retail trend: pop-up shops?
- Do you have a short-term lease?
- Are you thinking about security for your shop but want to keep shop fit-out costs low?
Top tips to protect your car from theft
Local police are currently warning motorists that thieves are targeting Watsonia railway station carpark. Most of the break-ins are occuring during the working week when the majority of cars are parked for the entire day.
Here's a few tips … Continue Reading ››
Northcote and Thornbury hit by series of burglaries
Northcote and Thornbury have been hit by a series of residential burglaries in the last week. Thieves appear to be getting bolder with one perpetrator caught trying to break in through a window by the resident. Police are advising residents that burglars have recently been most active Mondays, Fridays … Continue Reading ››
Noisy security alarm going off?
Security Alarms. Not annoying anymore.
Just a few years ago it seemed that all hours of the day and night security alarms were going off because some cat had triggered it. Invariably the owner had gone away for the weekend! The security alarm would go on for … Continue Reading ››Home Security Checklist
How Safe is Your Home?
When times come for you and your family to come home, wouldn't you like to know you've done everything possible to make it a safe home-coming? We've put together the following home security checklist to help you identify the areas around your home that require security precautions:- Continue Reading ››