Burglars are at the top of the list of people least likely to share trade secrets. After all, that could result in some prison time, at the very least.
MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the quiet reflection time found in a cell, several became talkative about what deterred them from doing their jobs. Many shared their stories online.
The first thing is that burglars want crimes that are easy to commit. They want minimum fuss and hassle. They want to enter your home, grab what they can quickly, and leave.
The last thing they want is anything that will slow them down, call attention to them, or make noise.
- Man's Best Friend:
While you want your dog to be on friendly terms with you, you don't want them rolling over for belly rubs from everyone. Most burglars report that they avoid houses with large, aggressive breeds that were likely to bite.
Large dogs barking were more likely to attract a neighbor's attention or even a passing patrol car.
While big dogs scared off thieves, many said they tended to take their chances with smaller ones.
- Have a secure-looking property:
An easy score is a dream job for a burglar. Having a property with high-security walls and gates, barbed wire, fences and the like will keep them away.
Secure-looking windows and doors also gave them pause.
Windows and doors that appeared strong or well-protected, like those made with UPVC or metal, made them reconsider.
- CCTV Cameras And Motion Activated Lights:
Imagine sitting in a police lock-up denying that you committed a crime, only for there to be video evidence.
That's why burglars avoid properties with CCTV cameras and other visible security measures like motion-activated lights. Well-lit communities were also no-go areas.
They seemed to be undecided about stickers at the front of properties boasting a security company's protection. Some took the chance to enter even though it was there, while others avoided properties with it.
- Making valuables hard to find:
Burglars' favorite activity once they enter your home is treasure hunting. And if you think you're being clever by hiding your valuables in your bedroom, think again.
According to online research, burglars say this is where they look first.
Because of this, consider investing in a safe, keeping your valuables in a safety deposit box at your bank, or finding more creative hiding places where a thief isn't going to have the time to search.
Keep in mind that while they are searching for the best items to steal, they often have limited time to do so.
- Neighbors:
There's a reason smaller towns and tight-knit communities experience fewer break-ins.
People tend to look out for each other here. Therefore, burglars can't capitalize on the disinterest that they find in big cities.
In neighborhoods where people looked out for each other, lurking strangers were seen and reported more quickly.
Burglars also don't like properties that are too close or that overshadow each other. They never know if someone is on the other property observing them.
- No social media:
You might want to consider how much you're paying to get those likes. Do you want to put your home at risk of being broken into?
Most people don't, but unfortunately, that's just what they do when they post their valuables, the interior of their homes, their new purchases, and their vacation itineraries. They give burglars their pick of lucrative targets.
Worse, they say it's as easy as picking a few random accounts to follow after trawling through public feeds.
Burglars report that after following someone's social media for a few days, they can fill in several blanks about their life offline. This includes the person's address and phone number, where they work, and what their daily routine is.
From there, it was easy to work out when they were likely to be out.
- Someone being home:
Most burglars do not want to get into a scuffle or violent confrontation with a homeowner. Burglary is a crime that carries a much lighter sentence than assault, or manslaughter.
That's why they prefer to break in when no one's home.
Sometimes this is unavoidable, as many burglars reported that they entered homes only to realize that a TV or radio was on somewhere in the house. Other times, they heard someone talking or realized there was an elderly person in residence.
Most say they chose to leave at this point. You should know that several said they tested to see if anyone was in by ringing the doorbell. If someone answered, they pretended to be a census taker or lost.
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