- 1). Turn off the breaker that controls power to the outdoor receptacle. If the receptacle is on a circuit that isn't used for anything else, you can simply leave the breaker turned off until you need to use the outdoor receptacle.
- 2). Install a locking cover on the outdoor receptacle. Locking covers can be purchased at most hardware and home improvement stores. Your electricity thief will not only be unable to access the outlet, he will also be alerted to the fact that you're aware of what he's doing when the locking cover suddenly appears, and this will probably scare him away.
- 3). Install a motion sensor spotlight to the house above where the outlet is located. The first time a sneaking electricity thief is unexpectedly illuminated, he will probably run off and not return.
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