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  • How to Find and Stop Burglars in The Sims 4: A Complete Guide

    How to Find and Stop Burglars in The Sims 4: A Complete Guide


    After much anticipation, burglars have made their return to The Sims 4, courtesy of a free update! These notorious characters have provided a level of mischief since the days of The Sims 1, and their absence in the newer version was felt by many Simmers.

    Difficulty

    Easy



    Duration

    10 minutes

    What You Need

    • The latest Sims 4 update

    Now you can encounter the infamous burglar, Robin Banks, directly—whether through confrontation or by hiding and waiting for the police. There are numerous strategies to either lure burglars to your lot or stop them entirely. Here's how to effectively deal with burglars in The Sims 4.

    How to find a burglar in The Sims 4

    Before you can confront a burglar, you first need to locate one on your property. If you're curious or more adventurous, there are several methods to boost your odds of encountering a burglar.

    Step 1: To increase the likelihood of a burglar showing up, consider using the Lot Challenge Heist Havoc. You can activate this challenge in Build/Buy mode by clicking the house icon in the upper left corner, then navigating to the tab marked with a question mark for Lot Traits and Challenges.

    The Heist Havoc challenge enhances the frequency of burglar appearances on your lot while also making your burglar alarms less reliable. This means that, if Robin Banks does decide to visit, you might have to handle the situation yourself!

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    Step 2: If you prefer not to use that Lot Challenge and don’t want to just wait idly, you can summon a burglar using cheats. To do this, first enable cheats by pressing Shift + Ctrl + C, then type 'testingcheats true'.

    With cheats active, hold the Shift key and click on your mailbox. You’ll see an option to 'Schedule Burglar Visit (Debug).' Once you select this, a burglar will visit your lot during night time.

    The Sims 4 mailbox cheats.
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    How to stop the burglar in The Sims 4

    If a burglar arrives at your home and you’re wondering how to chase them off, you have several options to consider. Additionally, there’s a way to completely prevent burglars from appearing if you’d rather not deal with them at all.

    Step 1: The most straightforward and affordable method to deter a burglar is to install an alarm system. The Alertz Burglar Alarm can be found in Build/Buy mode alongside the fire alarms and thermostats. Priced at just 85 Simoleons, placing it near your front door will trigger the loud sound when a burglar attempts to break in.

    This alarm wakes your household and scares off the burglar, ensuring your possessions remain safe. Don’t forget—if you have both front and back entrances, set up alarms for both!

    The Sims 4 burglar alarm.
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    Step 2: If you don't have an alarm at your disposal, your Sim has three main options when faced with a burglar. You can choose to fight, though this may negatively impact your relationship with Robin Banks. Alternatively, you can try to confront them directly, but this typically won't deter the burglar. Lastly, you can call the police; however, their response time isn’t quick, so if you want to prevent the burglar from escaping with stolen items, engaging them directly is often a better choice.

    Confronting a burglar in The Sims 4.
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    Step 3: Fortunately, if you own specific DLCs, there are various additional ways to deal with burglars. Certain Game and Expansion Packs introduce unique interactions that can assist in these situations. Here’s a rundown of special Sim interactions based on your packs:

    • Dogs will fiercely chase off burglars. (Requires: The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack)
    • Werewolves can intimidate burglars into fleeing. (Requires: The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack)
    • Spellcasters have access to a variety of spells for confusion and transformation. (Requires: The Sims 4 Realm of Magic Game Pack)
    • Servos can immobilize burglars using their defense matrix. (Requires: The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack)
    • Scientists can use the Freeze Ray to stop burglars in their tracks. (Requires: The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack)
    • Vampires can capitalize on the situation for a quick snack before sending burglars away. (Requires: The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack)

    Step 4: For those who would prefer to avoid burglars altogether, you have the option to disable them. Navigate to Game Options, and under Gameplay, look for the 'Allow Burglar Visits' toggle. After making your choice, just apply the changes and you’re all set.

    The Sims 4 Game Options.
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  • Strategies for Handling Burglars in The Sims 4

    Strategies for Handling Burglars in The Sims 4

    Burglars have always been a part of earlier Sims games, but when The Sims 4 first came out, they were notably absent. After some time, however, these notorious thieves are back! Thanks to a free update, players can once again experience the mayhem that comes with burglaries!

    This guide will cover everything you need to know about burglars in The Sims 4. Even though they are a new addition, their mechanics are similar to previous game versions. If you’re not a fan of having thieves invade your property, you can easily turn off burglar appearances in your game settings.

    Since this feature is included in a free update, you won’t need to buy any expansions to access it.

    When Do Burglars Show Up?

    Burglar visits are entirely random; without using any cheats, you can’t predict exactly when they will arrive. This randomness is why having alarms in your home is crucial. We’ll dive deeper into this soon, but alarms will inform you right away if someone attempts to break in.

    Burglars will only visit during the night, so there’s no need to worry about them sneaking in while it’s light outside. Most Sims will be asleep then, so you have a good chance to catch the thief in the act. However, if your household consists of night-shift workers, be prepared for burglars to show up when the house is empty.

    How to Force a Burglar to Appear

    A player forcing a burglar in The Sims 4.

    To ensure a burglar appears, start by pressing “Ctrl/Command + Shift + C” on your PC or Mac, or all four shoulder buttons on your console to open the command console. Then type in “testingcheats on.”

    Next, go to the mailbox on your lot and shift-click it. For Xbox, hold B and click with A. For PlayStation, hold O and click with X.

    Once the shift-click option is available, select “Schedule Burglar Visit (Debug).” This guarantees a burglar will come on the following night. Remember that since they only appear at night, if you activate this cheat in the morning, you’ll have to wait until later (around midnight) to see the results.

    How to Boost Your Chances of a Burglar Visit

    A player looking at the heist havoc trait in The Sims 4.

    If you prefer not to use cheats, you can also increase the likelihood of a burglar visit by activating a new lot challenge. In Build/Buy mode, navigate to your lot’s information and go to the Traits and Challenges tab. From there, select the trophy icon where you’ll find the challenge option.

    How to Keep Burglars at Bay

    A burglar being stopped by an alarm in The Sims 4.

    To protect your home, set up security systems and alarms, just like in real life. In Build/Buy Mode, you can purchase an alarm called the Alertz Burglar Alarm, which costs $85. Remember to buy a separate alarm for each door leading outside rather than relying on just one for the entire house. This also applies if your lot has multiple buildings. Essentially, place an alarm near every accessible entry point.

    Keep in mind that when a burglar enters, you can’t access Build/Buy mode! This means you can’t buy an alarm during a robbery. If someone is around, you should react quickly, but if no one is home, you’ll be forced to watch the burglar steal from you.

    When the alarm sounds, it will wake up anyone in the house (if they are asleep). The sound itself can scare off the burglar, but you can also choose to confront them directly.

    How to Handle Burglars

    So a burglar is on your property—what should you do next? If there’s no alarm system, wake up your Sims! Clicking on the burglar will reveal three action options:

    • Fight!
    • Call the Police Station
    • Confront the Burglar

    The first time we encountered a burglar, we sent a strong Sim to confront them, and we won the fight! This frightened the burglar, causing them to flee. You can also call the police, but keep in mind that there’s a chance the burglar might still get away with some of your belongings. The police won’t arrive immediately, so you might witness the robbery.

    Confronting the burglar may not be the best choice for stopping them. We recommend either fighting them or calling the police instead.

    How to Disable Burglar Visits

    A player looking at the option to turn off burglars in The Sims 4.

    If you’re not a fan of burglars, there’s good news! You can easily turn off burglar visits. Just go into the settings menu, navigate to the gameplay section, and you’ll find the option to disable burglar encounters. If you change your mind later, you can always go back to turn them on again.