Personal Safety · Guide

What to Do If You Think Someone Is Breaking In

Do not confront: lock yourself in, call for help, and use alarms and lights: safe, general guidance if you think an intruder is inside.

Most people only plan for this after the day they wished they had.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Do not confront.
  • Lock yourself in and call for help.
  • Siren or panic button if available.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
What to Do If You Think Someone Is Breaking In
Quick answer

Your safety comes first. Do not confront the intruder. Move to a lockable room if you can, call the police and a neighbour, sound your siren or panic button if you have one and stay quiet and low. Keep your phone charged and near you at night.

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Key takeaways

  • Do not confront.
  • Lock yourself in and call for help.
  • Siren or panic button if available.
  • Keep your phone near you.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    Stay calm and quietDo not investigate alone.
  2. 02
    Get to a safe roomLock the door.
  3. 03
    Call for helpPolice 999 or 112, neighbours, security.
  4. 04
    Trigger the alarmSiren or panic button.
  5. 05
    Give detailsLocation and what you hear.

02Best prices in stock today

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03Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

04Frequently asked questions

Should I keep anything in the bedroom?

Phone, torch and a panic button or siren remote are useful and safe.

What about the dogs or guards?

Alert them by phone if safe.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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