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

The Sims 4's latest update brings back a classic: the Burglar, now known as Robin Banks! This nocturnal thief targets valuable household items, adding a thrilling element to gameplay. Learn how to catch her below.

Robin Banks only appears at night, making her a challenging adversary. Increasing the chances of a visit involves activating the new "Heist Havoc" Lot Challenge, which also increases the likelihood of a successful getaway for the Burglar, even with alarms triggered.

How to Apprehend Robin Banks:

If you're lucky enough to catch her in the act, several methods exist to stop her:

• Call the Police: The classic approach, effective and straightforward.
• Physical Confrontation: Your Sim can engage in a brawl. Fitter Sims have a higher success rate.
• Specialized Defenses: Several expansion packs offer unique advantages:
  • Dogs: Will chase her away (Requires: Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack)
  • Werewolves: Can intimidate her into leaving (Requires: Werewolves Game Pack)
  • Spellcasters: A range of spells, from confusion to transformations, are at their disposal (Requires: Realm of Magic Game Pack)
  • Servos: Can use their defense matrix to immobilize her (Requires: Discover University Expansion Pack)
  • Scientists: Can employ the Freeze Ray (Requires: Get to Work Expansion Pack)
  • Vampires: Might enjoy a quick snack before sending her packing (Requires: Vampires Game Pack)

And that's how to deal with Robin Banks in The Sims 4! For more Sims 4 tips, check out how to handle broken objects in the Blast from the Past event.

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