Inside the Mind of a Thief

You may think you’ve covered all your grounds and your house is perfectly safe but there are a probably a few things you might be overlooking. Police officers have managed to gain a great deal of information from convicted burglars as to what they look for in a home. In order to keep your home as safe as possible, make sure you don’t fall into one of these vulnerable categories.

1. Most home owners make the mistake of hiding all their valuables in predictable places. Even though you think putting jewelry or cash in a sock drawer or under a mattress is secretive, this is usually the first place burglars look. It is usually assumed that nothing of value will be found in a child’s room or a guest bedroom. Therefore, these areas of your house make good hiding spots. Although, we don’t suggest telling your five-year-old where the hiding spot is. (more…)

August 20th, 2010 admin