Burglary

Are Your Windows Secure?

by Carolyn

In regards to securing your home, it’s easy to get caught up in elaborate security systems, burglar-proof locks and other sophisticated devices. However, many people often forget that first-floor windows are an entry point for around 20% of burglars! Here are a few quick tips to help you to ensure that your windows are secure. Glass Break Sensors Installing a glass break sensor close to your windows can provide a high level of protection against burglaries. While a glass break…

What Time of Day do Burglaries Occur?

by Carolyn

Most people assume that the majority of burglaries occur during nighttime hours. However, statistics have actually shown that a larger percentage of burglaries occur during the daytime. ** This is because many burglaries are crimes of opportunity, and daylight hours are when most people are out for various activities. For example, if a homeowner accidentally leaves their garage door unlocked after driving to the store for an errand, a burglar may see the unlocked door, and take that opportunity to…

Are Burglar Deterrent Audio CD’s Effective?

by Carolyn

It’s a well-known fact that burglars operate primarily on the premise that they won’t be discovered. In fact, over 80% of burglars state that the main reason that they chose a particular house to burglarize, is because they were confident that they wouldn’t be caught. With this in mind, can the threat of discovery be enough to prevent a burglar from entering your home? Is it possible to protect your home merely by the suggestion of someone being present in…

How to Think Like a Burglar

by Carolyn

In 2008, homeowners lost around $4.8 billion dollars as a result of property theft. If you’ve been the victim of a burglary, you are already familiar with the fact that is extremely unlikely that your stolen goods will ever be returned. Protecting the security of your home is essential – not only for the safety of your belongings, but for the safety of your family. There are many important security measures that you can take in order to increase the…

How a Monitored Security System Affects Crime Statistics

by Carolyn

It’s estimated that around 14% of homeowners own some type of burglar prevention system for their home. This may include monitored security systems, simple motion detection alarms, security lights and video surveillance. However, many people don’t fully understand how having a monitored security system directly affects the chance that their home will be successfully burglarized. Though some of these statistics are circumstantial (relating to the crime rate in an area, the type of home, neighbors, etc), they can still provide…

‘Samurai Burglar’ Suspect Apprehended

by Carolyn

Saskatchewan is known for its beautiful scenery, peaceful camping sites and bountiful fishing spots. Being one of the larger inland provinces in Canada, its residents enjoy what is often called a “warm, continental climate”. However, a small-time burglar recently caused a stir in this prairie province, being dubbed the “Samurai Burglar”. Earlier this month, Adam Theodore Snell is suspected to be the man that broke into a Saskatchewan credit union in a rural area. However, this break-in was executed while…

Burglar Falls Off Ladder 7 Times During Escape

by Carolyn

You may have read about the “Acrobatic Thieves”, who were able to successfully make off with over $26,000 worth of merchandise from a New Jersey Best Buy store. Apparently their successful entry through the roof of a commercial building is catching on. A single thief attempted to plan his own spectacular roof entry, in order to burglarize a business. This daring thief decided that an Oklahoma drugstore would be the target for his brilliant robbery plan. He somehow made it on to…

Wireless Burglar Alarms – Home Security Without a Phone Line

by Carolyn

The invention of land-line telephones dates back to the late 1800′s. The patent for the telephone was credited to Alexander Graham Bell, on March 10th, 1876. However, his invention would not have been possible without the 1831 reserach of Michael Faraday, who discovered that vibrations in metal could be converted into electrical impulses. In 1861, Johnann Philip Reis was able to succesfully construct a device which could convert sound into electricity, then back into sound. However, it was Alexander Graham Bell…

Armed Robber Leaves His Photo Behind

by Carolyn

The news archives are filled with stories of bumbling criminals, unsuccessful robberies and funny antics of failed burglary attempts. However, in October of 2009, a thief nearly got away with his burglary of a Florida home, if it wasn’t for him leaving identifying pictures at the scene of the crime. The man’s name was Scano Sinclair, and he was already a repeat offender for other burglary attempts. However, on this particular day, Sinclair had an accomplice. The two men decided…

How Lock Picking Works

by Carolyn

In action movies, a masked antagonist often sneaks up to a home by slowly creeping though the shadows. There’s the distant sound of a dog barking, and he freezes momentarily. After several seconds, he relaxes, and makes his way up to the door of a house. He pulls out two thin pieces of metal, inserts them into the high-security lock, and suddenly – click – the door opens. The thief slips inside, the camera following his movements. However, it may be…

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