Bollards and bullet-proof glass: Melburnians go all-out to keep homes, cars safe

Chris Sallmann of Ashburton, Melbourne, has invested $20,000 to secure his home following a rise in local break-ins. Using enhancements like steel doors and bulletproof glass, his property symbolizes a growing trend among Victorians opting for heightened home security, as car thefts have nearly doubled in three years and demand for bollards and locks has surged.

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