*The Sims 4* has delighted fans for years with its innovative additions to the classic franchise. Yet, nostalgia often prevails, bringing back beloved elements from past games. One such exciting return is the Burglar, now known as Robin Banks, in *The Sims 4*. Here’s how to locate and apprehend this notorious thief.
How to Find the Burglar in The Sims 4
A familiar face from early *Sims* games, the Burglar Sim used to sneak into homes and pilfer valuables. With the February 25, 2025, update of *The Sims 4*, Robin Banks is back and poised to strike under the cover of darkness. Players can only encounter her during the night as she attempts to snatch valuables from your Sims' homes.
While Robin Banks doesn’t appear frequently, you can boost her chances of visiting your home by activating the new Lot Challenge, Heist Havoc. This setting also causes alarms to malfunction, increasing the likelihood of the Burglar making off with her loot.
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How to Catch the Burglar in The Sims 4
If your Sims manage to wake up before Robin Banks completes her heist, there are multiple strategies to catch her. The simplest method is to call the police, who have returned to *The Sims 4* and are ready to apprehend this long-elusive criminal. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, your Sims can engage in physical confrontations with Robin Banks. Naturally, fitter Sims have a higher chance of success.
Additionally, there are specialized defenses available to protect your Sims and their belongings. Installing a Burglar Alarm is a straightforward deterrent. Here are other effective methods to defend against Robin Banks, as outlined by the developers of *The Sims 4* (via Variety):
- Have a dog? They’ll chase the Burglar right out. (Requires: The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack)
- Werewolves can intimidate the Burglar into leaving. (Requires: The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack)
- Spellcasters have access to confusion spells and transformations. (Requires: The Sims 4 Realm of Magic Game Pack)
- Servos can use their defense matrix to zap the Burglar into place. (Requires: The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack)
- Scientists can immobilize the Burglar with a Freeze Ray. (Requires: The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack)
- Vampires can take a quick snack before commanding the Burglar to leave. (Requires: The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack)
And that’s how to find and catch the Burglar, aka Robin Banks, in *The Sims 4*. For more tips, learn how to break and repair a broken object during the *The Sims 4* Blast from the Past event.
*The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
