The Sims 4 has evolved significantly since its launch, yet occasionally revisits nostalgic elements from earlier games. Here's your complete guide to encountering and stopping the notorious burglar Robin Banks in The Sims 4.
How To Spot the Burglar in The Sims 4
The beloved Burglar mechanic makes its triumphant return with The Sims 4's February 25, 2025 update. Now rebranded as Robin Banks, this stealthy thief operates exclusively during nighttime hours, targeting valuable household items when your Sims are sound asleep.
While Robin Banks appears infrequently, players can increase burglary attempts by activating the new Heist Havoc Lot Challenge. This feature also causes security alarms to malfunction, giving the crafty burglar better odds of escaping with stolen goods.
Effective Ways To Catch the Burglar
If your Sims wake during a burglary attempt, you have multiple options:
- Summon police (now available again)
- Physically confront Robin Banks (higher fitness increases success rate)
- Install Burglar Alarm security systems
The developers have also introduced specialized defenses requiring various expansion packs:
- Cats & Dogs: Canines will chase intruders away
- Werewolves: Intimidate burglars with primal roars
- Realm of Magic: Cast immobilization or transformation spells
- Discover University: Servos can deploy defense matrices
- Get to Work: Scientists can freeze burglars with ray guns
- Vampires: Feed then compel intruders to leave
The Sims 4 is currently available across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.
