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

*The Sims 4* has been captivating fans for years, constantly evolving with new features while occasionally revisiting classic elements. One such nostalgic return is the Burglar, now known as Robin Banks, reintroduced in the February 25, 2025, update. Here’s how you can find and catch this elusive character in *The Sims 4*.

How To Find the Burglar in The Sims 4

The Burglar, a beloved feature from the early *Sims* games, is back to her old tricks, sneaking into homes under the cover of night to swipe valuable items. To increase your chances of encountering Robin Banks, activate the new Lot Challenge called Heist Havoc. This not only boosts the likelihood of a burglary but also adds an element of unpredictability by messing with your alarms, making it more challenging to catch her in the act.

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How To Catch the Burglar in The Sims 4

If you manage to wake up during a burglary, you have several options to apprehend Robin Banks. The straightforward approach is to call the police, newly reintroduced to *The Sims 4*, ready to arrest this long-absent criminal. For those preferring a more hands-on approach, your Sims can engage in combat with the Burglar, with fitter Sims having a higher chance of success.

Additionally, *The Sims 4* offers various special defenses depending on the expansion packs you own:

• With the **Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack**, your dog will chase the Burglar away.
• The **Werewolves Game Pack** allows your werewolf Sim to scare the Burglar off.
• Spellcasters from the **Realm of Magic Game Pack** can use spells to confuse or transform the Burglar.
• Servos from the **Discover University Expansion Pack** can immobilize the Burglar with their defense matrix.
• Scientists equipped with the **Get to Work Expansion Pack** can use the Freeze Ray to stop the Burglar in her tracks.
• Vampires from the **Vampires Game Pack** can command the Burglar to leave, possibly after a quick snack.

Installing a Burglar Alarm is another effective way to protect your home. And that’s how you can 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.*