#burglar alarm Sims 4

For the first time since its launch in 2014, The Sims 4 is bringing back one of the franchise’s most infamous mechanics—burglars. Longtime Sims players will remember the days when a striped-sweater-clad burglar would creep into their homes, often accompanied by a distinctive crime theme song. Burglars were an iconic feature in The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3, but for some reason, they never made their way into The Sims 4—until now. The new burglar, Robin Banks, will sneak through your Sims' house, looking for valuable items to steal. Installing a burglar alarm, which can be upgraded to automatically call the police, break less often, or even zap the burglar on detection. Pets owners will find their dogs chasing off burglars, while other Sims will have unique reactions based on their traits and experiences. The burglary update is live now, adding a long-awaited element of unpredictability to The Sims 4. Read more in our articles including "After 11 Years, The Sims 4 Finally Lets You Get Robbed—Meet Robin Banks" and "Gaming Handheld Price List in the Philippines (2026)".