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Pet Theft on the Rise

by Lyndsi

While a family was away at school and work on Friday, three burglars broke into their home through the backdoor. A neighbor’s security camera caught a glimpse of the thieves, but they have not been identified yet. The only things the burglars took were three puppies. Nothing else seemed to be stolen from the home, and they left the mother of the puppies behind. The homeowner, Lisa Jones, told reporters, “I am really worried for [the puppies’] safety because they…

Crime Statistics for 2009

by Lyndsi

The FBI recently released 2009’s crime statistics, and for the seventh consecutive year, the number of property crimes in the United States declined. The number of violent crimes also decreased for the third year in a row. Highlights of the Facts and Figures Violent crime decreased across the United States by 5.3%. Murder declined 7.3%, robbery 8.0%, aggravated assault 4.2% and forcible rape 2.6%. Property crimes dropped by 4.6%. Within the property crimes category, vehicle theft decreased by 17.1%, larceny…

Burglary Ring Busted for $100,000 of Stolen Property

by Lyndsi

During the month of August, there were over 50 burglaries in Nashua, New Hampshire. Police feared a burglary ring was responsible for the increase in robberies, but they were unable to catch any thieves. In one of the burglaries, though, a large amount of fireworks were stolen. The fireworks would lead to a breakthrough in the case. Police and detectives were asked to watch for firework violations, and on August 28, Officer Mike Dore heard the sound of fireworks exploding.…

Security System Saves a Couple from a Home Fire

by Lyndsi

Early Tuesday morning, Roy Workman and his wife received a life saving phone call. Both Roy and Ruby Workman were asleep when their phone rang at 2:30 a.m. It was their home security system provider calling to notify them that their home was on fire and they needed to get out. The couple said they probably never would have woken up if the phone hadn’t started ringing. Roy said, “The security system woke us up,” and the couple has their…

Surveillance Cameras in Unlikely Places

by Lyndsi

Samsung’s robot vacuum cleaner picks up after your cookie crumbs and other messes, but Samsung has added a new feature that will pick up even more inside your home – live footage. Samsung has added surveillance cameras to the robot vacuum cleaners. The cameras can monitor a broader portion of a home, and the footage can be seen on a smartphone or computer in real-time. If a burglar is inside your home, you will see it thanks to the hidden…

Keeping Your Children and Teenagers Safe on Facebook

by Lyndsi

Facebook has over 500 million active users. Those on Facebook have an average of 130 friends. On average, a user is connected to 80 different pages or groups. A user creates 90 pieces of content (status updates, photo albums, messages, etc.) a month. All of the Facebook users combined share 30 billion pieces of content per month. At the end of the month, people have spent an average of 700 billion minutes on Facebook. Your child/teenager probably contributes to these…

A Burglar Victim’s Sign for Help

by Lyndsi

While walking or driving down the street, you may see signs for lost cats or dogs and the homeless holding signs asking for help. A woman in Fresno, California is displaying a different kind of sign. She hung up a 5’x5’ cardboard sign that says, “My house was robbed 8/31 @ 3:30-4:30.” She included her phone number for anyone to call with information. The sign is hanging on her gate for drivers, walkers and neighbors to see. The burglar victim hopes…

Surveillance Cameras Catch Burglars

by Lyndsi

An 87-year-old man from Florida can testify that home security systems actually work and catch criminals. He has his monitoring system and police to thank for his safety and rescue from three burglars. The elderly man had been a victim of burglars twice already, and he decided it was time to have some home security. Working with his local Brevard County police, he had surveillance cameras installed. The Brevard County police monitored the video surveillance, and the 87-year-old did not…

The Power Cord Doesn’t Lock Your Computer to the Wall

by Lyndsi

It takes a thief less than six seconds to steal a computer. In other words, if you are in a coffee shop and leave your laptop on the table while you run to the bathroom, your computer may be gone by the time you get back. Most laptops are stolen from public areas. They are also often stolen from cars and homes. For many people, a computer is a necessity. Computers and laptops are needed for work and school. The…

Burglar Could Use Some Lessons from Santa

by Lyndsi

Santa Clause can go up and down chimneys without a problem, but a burglar learned the hard way that reality is a little harder – and tighter. Sunday night around ten at night, Kevin Michael Harley, 23, of North Charleston, South Carolina tried to break into a restaurant. He attempted to enter the restaurant through a grease vent. The burglar had socks on both of his hands so he would not leave any fingerprints behind to identify him. However, police…

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