Things Robbers Always Look For When Casing A House

Things Robbers Always Look For When Casing A House

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Burglaries are easily preventable, especially if you have a gun. Here are things robbers always look for when casing a house.

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A Shitty Car In Your Driveway

A Shitty Car In Your Driveway

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This signals to a burglar that you focus your vast wealth on valuables inside your house.

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Architectural Detail

Architectural Detail

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Discerning criminals wouldn’t be caught dead robbing a prewar home if the fireplace mantel no longer has its original molding.

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A Comically Inept Duo Of Security Guards

A Comically Inept Duo Of Security Guards

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Robbers enjoy a good laugh as much as anyone else.

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If You’re A Shoes Off Inside Household

If You’re A Shoes Off Inside Household

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Yes, they want to steal your stuff, but they’re not monsters.

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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No thief wants to steal in unsafe working conditions.

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A Bowl Of Change

A Bowl Of Change

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Sweet, there must be at least $15 in there!

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A Single Lamp Left On

A Single Lamp Left On

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Even if a house is confirmed to be completely empty, it’s just too risky.

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A ‘Trespassers Will Be Shot’ Sign

A ‘Trespassers Will Be Shot’ Sign

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Proudly signaling that you’re the kind of person who would take a life to defend your plasma TV lets all the burglars know you’re an idiot, and thus an easy target.

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A Family Photo That Can Break To Symbolize How Fragile Your Loved Ones’ Safety Is

A Family Photo That Can Break To Symbolize How Fragile Your Loved Ones’ Safety Is

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Your family could have been home, and then what would have happened? You need to reflect on how you’re protecting them.

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A Guest Bedroom

A Guest Bedroom

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Thieving can be hard work, so a guest bedroom can be a nice place to take a quick nap.

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Cute Shops Nearby

Cute Shops Nearby

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Burglars love to celebrate after a big score.

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Other Robbers

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There’s nothing more embarrassing than trying to split an air fryer four ways.

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Scholarships

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Free tuition to a university would allow a criminal to turn their life around and seek more legitimate employment in the future.

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Security Cameras

Security Cameras

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Generally placed on the exterior of the home, these are easy to swipe and command a high value in most markets.

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Stacks Of Cash On The Lawn

Stacks Of Cash On The Lawn

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Robbers are opportunistic, so they’ll take advantage if you make it easy on them.

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Your High School Yearbook

Your High School Yearbook

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Many robbers like to have a good laugh at how nerdy you were in high school before they take off with your stuff.

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A Shadowy Figure That Stares Down On Them From An Upstairs Window But Disappears When They Take A Second Look

A Shadowy Figure That Stares Down On Them From An Upstairs Window But Disappears When They Take A Second Look

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Burglars are already committing a crime. They really don’t need to get cursed by robbing a haunted house.

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Too Many Stairs

Too Many Stairs

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The easiest way to prevent robberies is by forcing thieves to exercise.

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