On television and in movies, burglars are often portrayed as criminal masterminds, carefully evaluating homes and businesses before they enter silently to pull off well-planned heists. Or, they can be pictured as misled but generally peaceful people who just like a bit of mischief.
Of course, neither caricature is all that close to the truth. The kind of people who will actually break into your home are a lot different than what you've seen in fictional stories, and there are a few things you should remember about them…
Burglars Like Easy Targets
If criminals were really masterminds, they would be making money legitimately in other fields. The reality is that most thieves are quite lazy. They want easy targets, like homes without dogs and alarm systems, so they can get what they need without much effort.
Thieves Don’t Want Trouble or Confrontation
Your average thief is stealing as a means to an end. A great many have substance abuse problems, and use theft as a way to raise cash and feed their addictions. They certainly don’t want to go to jail or find themselves in a face-to-face confrontation, so they’ll avoid these outcomes if possible.
They Need Items They Can Sell Quickly
It isn’t unusual for burglars to focus on cash, jewelry, or small electronics even when there are more valuable items to take. That’s because they often need merchandise they can sell quickly to buy drugs. Many won’t even attempt to break into a safe, or steal something large, for that reason.
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