there is no universal system in which red wax has one established meaning, so it shouldn’t automatically be interpreted as a burglary warning.
Why Would Someone Put Wax on a Lock?
The theory is that a small, unusual mark could be used to identify a property that someone has previously inspected.
Some online reports claim such marks may be intended to communicate things such as whether a home appears occupied or whether someone has already examined the property.
But it’s important to distinguish between reports and proven facts.
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