Twenty things
your burglar won’t tell you
1. Of course I look familiar. I was
here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or
delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use
the bathroom when I was working in your street last week. While I was in there,
I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells
me you have taste… and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard
toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they
have.
4. Yes, I really do look for
newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your
front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
5. If decorative glass is part of
your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where
I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.
6. A good security company alarms
the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often
access the master bedroom – and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion
detectors up there too.
7. It’s raining, you’re fumbling
with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door – understandable. But
understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.
8. I always knock first. If you
answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters or lop
your trees. (Don’t take me up on it.)
9. Do you really think I won’t look
in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside tables and the
medicine cabinet.
10. Here’s a helpful hint: I almost
never go into kids’ rooms.
11. You’re right: I won’t have
enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s
not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.
12. A loud TV or radio can be a
better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re out, leave your
television turned on.
13. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard.
Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never,
ever look like a crook.
14. The two things I hate most: loud
dogs and nosy neighbours.
15. I’ll break a window to get in,
even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbour hears one loud sound, he’ll
stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again,
he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s human nature.
16. I’m not complaining, but why
would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house
without setting it?
17. I love looking in your windows.
I’m looking for signs that you’re home and for flat screen TVs or gaming
systems I’d like. I’ll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before
you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
18. Avoid announcing your vacation
on your Facebook page. It’s easier than you think to look up your address.
19. To you, leaving that window open
just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it’s
an invitation.
20. If you don’t answer when I
knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Adapted for Australia from : http://www.thepreparedninja.com/21-things-a-burglar-wont-tell-you
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