Misconceptions About Home Burglary

With more than six million burglaries occurring homes in the United States every year -- no one is immune. Burglary doesn't only happen to other people, eventually it may happen to you.

Many people think that only "wealthy people" have to worry about burglars. Do you have a television? How about a radio? Video camera? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you qualify as a wealthy person to most residential burglars. A burglar will take anything he can use for himself or sell to someone else. This includes everything from a VCR to a pair of shoes.

Many people mistakenly think that burglaries occur only late at night when people are asleep. Most burglars want privacy more than darkness. An empty home at night is a perfect target for a burglar. But, an empty house during the day is preferable to an occupied one at night. As a result, most burglaries occur during the day, while the residents are away at work. Most burglars are young kids (teens or early 20s) who live in or near your neighborhood and are looking for an easy target from which to get money or goods. They look for empty homes with easily accessible windows or unlocked doors.

Don't become another statistic in the burglary logs. Do something to combat this crime and make your home more secure against burglars.