What happens when a burglar breaks into your house? Most of the time, victims of these crimes quickly discover they have lost three different things…
#1 Cash and Valuables
Burglars are looking for certain things in a break in to a home. The first and most obvious is cash, since it can be spent right away. Next, they want to snatch jewelry, electronics, and other valuables that are portable and can be re-sold quickly. Cash and small electronics are often difficult to replace at full value through your insurance.
#2 Sentimental Keepsakes
Thieves don’t necessarily want the items in your home that have sentimental value. However, it’s not unusual for these sorts of things to be damaged while criminals ransack a home, or to be taken if they are confused for a more valuable target. Remember, many burglars are working quickly and in the dark, so they probably aren’t going to go through your items with great care.
#3 Your Sense of Security
While burglary victims tend to worry about the first two losses the most, what they really miss in the long run is the sense of feeling safe and secure in their own homes. In some extreme cases, emotional trauma or the strong desire to sell a home and move elsewhere can take root. That’s a big price to pay for inadequate home security.
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