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Article #161: Burglars Get A Steal When They Break In

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Thieves steal anything negotiable! Unsecured firearms are easy targets for
Burglars are opportunists. They take thieves and they are also dangerous. I
whatever they think they can exchange for children gain access to gun it can have a
something they want, including cash. In tragic ending. Firearms should be stored
fact, cash tops the list of things that in properly locked containers.
burglars take from homes. The reasons are They should not be shown at gatherings.
obvious. The ammunition should be stored separate
It is readily negotiable. Its surprising from firearms when not in use. Thieves
how many people still keep large amounts are skilled in looking for evidence that
of it in their home. They often provide indicate you may own firearms.
no extra security for the cash. Pictures of you posing with your guns are
Most often, cash is stuffed in a drawer a dead giveaway. Literature about guns
where it is easily accessible to the may offer another clue. Burglars do not
burglar. Burglars know exactly where to want to spend too much time looking for
look to find the things of value. Hiding your valuables.
cash under the drawer does little good. You can lessen the chance of theft by
Most seasoned burglars will discover it putting them in the right place. Some
within a few seconds. items fit the criteria for theft better
Thieves know their chances of getting than others.
caught increases the longer they remain Jewelry is a favorite of all burglars.
in the residence. Burglars take things Its surprising how many people still do
that are of value and allow ease of not secure jewelry in their residence.
escape. The average person will not take security
Tools have long been a favorite of measures beyond a jewelry case.
burglars. They are easily sold or traded If you leave jewelry unsecured, during a
for something else. There is a never burglary it will be stolen. If you have
ending demand for specialty tools on the expensive jewelry, only show it to
illegal market. trusted friends when it is not being
Some tools are cumbersome which may worn.
require a vehicle, or more than one thief Expensive jewelry signifies to the thief
to move. Tools are easily sold too that there is other stuff of value in the
unethical mechanics or other unsuspecting residence. If the jewelry is unsecured,
people. its a sure bet that other things are out
Most people do not mark their tools, for the taking. Poor security is
which makes recovery near impossible. contagious. It provides the thief with a
Thieves count on trusting individuals. variety of items to choose from
Valuable tools should be kept out of throughtout the home.
sight and secured as other valuables. Electronics are also favorite targets for
Burglars take some items for their own criminals. They are often unsecured. The
personal use and others for resell. can be easily sold or used for personal
Firearms are a favorite target of most use. Electronics are not hard to find in
burglars. They can be sold on the illegal the home. Residents often use them on a
market or used to commit other crimes. daily basis. Televisions, radios, digital
Most people do not properly secure their video recorders, computers all make
firearms. viable targets for burglars.
Unsecured fired arms are a burglars There is only one way to keep burglars
dream. Residents place them in closets, away from your valuables. You must try to
drawers or under beds. The seasoned keep them out of your home! If you fail
burglar has seen all this before. They at keeping them out, then you must have
know where the uninformed will hide evidence to catch and prosecute them.
firearms.






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