*The Sims 4* has evolved significantly since its initial release, yet it often revisits beloved elements from its past iterations. One such nostalgic return is the Burglar, now known as Robin Banks, reintroduced in the game with the February 25, 2025, update. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to encounter and apprehend Robin Banks in *The Sims 4*.
How to Find the Burglar in The Sims 4
A familiar figure from the early *Sims* games, the Burglar Sim, now named Robin Banks, makes her appearance in *The Sims 4* exclusively at night. She stealthily enters Sims' homes with the aim of stealing valuable possessions. While Robin Banks doesn't frequent homes often, players can enhance the chances of her visit by activating the new Lot Challenge, Heist Havoc. This challenge not only increases the likelihood of a burglary but also affects the functionality of alarms, potentially aiding Robin Banks in her escape.
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How to Catch the Burglar in The Sims 4
Should your Sims awaken while the Burglar is still at work, several methods are available to apprehend her. The most straightforward option is to contact the police, who have returned to *The Sims 4* and are ready to arrest this long-elusive criminal. For those preferring a hands-on approach, Sims can engage in combat with Robin Banks, with fitter Sims having a higher chance of success.
Additionally, *The Sims 4* offers various specialized defenses to thwart the Burglar:
- Install a Burglar Alarm to deter her.
- If you own *The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack*, your dog will chase her away.
- Werewolves from *The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack* can intimidate her into leaving.
- Spellcasters, available in *The Sims 4 Realm of Magic Game Pack*, can use spells to confuse or transform her.
- Servos from *The Sims 4 Discover University Expansion Pack* can use their defense matrix to immobilize her.
- Scientists with *The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack* can deploy a Freeze Ray to stop her in her tracks.
- Vampires from *The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack* can command her to leave, or perhaps enjoy a quick snack first.
This guide outlines the steps to both encounter and apprehend Robin Banks, the Burglar, in *The Sims 4*. For further gameplay 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.
