(*4*)Maxis included a burglar in The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3, however by no means in The Sims 4 till now. Robin Banks, the brand new model of the legal mastermind, behaves in a lot the identical method because the burglar in earlier iterations. There is a low probability that Robin will enter your residential or enterprise lot at evening, and she will probably make off with something inside that is not connected to the construction, corresponding to home windows or lights, or that is not planted within the floor, like your shrubbery. The replace additionally provides a brand new lot problem, Heist Havoc, that will increase the probability of Robin showing.
(*4*)Sims may get up, catch Robin, and name the police earlier than she makes off with their property, although there is no assure the police will arrive earlier than Robin makes her getaway. Maxis stated the one positive approach to cease a burglar is to put in an alarm, which alerts police as quickly as Robin enters the premises. Sims who’re good with their palms can improve their alarm to maintain it from breaking as incessantly and even modify it to launch an electrical cost and stun the burglar. In case your Sim is extra bodily inclined, they’ll additionally choose a struggle with Robin, although they could lose if they don’t seem to be in good condition.
(*4*)A handful of different Sims 4 expansions embody distinctive interactions for the burglar. For instance, if you happen to personal the Cats and Canines pack and have a canine in your home, they could chase Robin out. Vampire Sims can flip Robin right into a thrall and command her to depart, whereas scientists from the Get to Work pack can use a freeze ray to cease Robin. Non-playable Sims, corresponding to Agnes Crumplebottom within the Cottage Dwelling pack, may have their very own strategies for coping with Robin.
(*4*)Lastly, Maxis stated The Sims 4 treats Robin like different particular NPCs. You may make buddies along with her and add her to your family, and if she strikes in with you or dies, one other, generic burglar will spawn and take up her legal mantle.