How To Find & Catch the Burglar (Robin Banks) in The Sims 4

*The Sims 4* has delighted fans for years, evolving the classic franchise while occasionally revisiting beloved elements from the past. One such nostalgic return is the Burglar, now known as Robin Banks, reintroduced in the game's February 25, 2025 update. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to find and catch this elusive character in *The Sims 4*.

How To Find the Burglar in The Sims 4

A familiar face from the early *Sims* games, the Burglar would sneak into homes and swipe valuables. Now, with her return to *The Sims 4*, she targets homes under the cover of night, aiming to snatch valuable items before anyone notices. Robin Banks doesn't visit often, but players can boost their chances of encountering her by activating the new Lot Challenge, Heist Havoc. This not only increases the likelihood of a burglary but also makes alarms more likely to malfunction, aiding her escape.

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How To Catch the Burglar in The Sims 4

If your Sims are quick to wake up, there are several strategies to thwart Robin Banks. The most straightforward approach is to call the police, who have returned to *The Sims 4* and are eager to apprehend this long-avoided criminal. Alternatively, if your Sims prefer a hands-on approach, they can confront and fight her. Naturally, those with higher fitness levels stand a better chance of success.

Beyond direct confrontation, *The Sims 4* offers various specialized defenses against burglars, including:

• Installing a Burglar Alarm to deter or catch the thief.
• If you have a dog, they can chase Robin Banks away (requires *The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack*).
• Werewolves can scare her off with their intimidating presence (requires *The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack*).
• Spellcasters have a range of spells from confusion to transformation to use against her (requires *The Sims 4 Realm of Magic Game Pack*).
• Servos can utilize their defense matrix to immobilize her (requires *The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack*).
• Scientists can deploy a Freeze Ray to stop her in her tracks (requires *The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack*).
• Vampires can use their powers for a quick snack and then command her to leave (requires *The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack*).

This guide covers everything you need to know about finding and capturing the Burglar, aka Robin Banks, in *The Sims 4*. For additional tips, learn how to break and repair a broken object during the *The Sims 4* Blast from the Past event.

*The Sims 4* is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.