Sigarms
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Is there anything lower than a thief?
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Sigarms
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Bird
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I've never felt so... violated I guess is the word. )</font>
I can tell you that you felt just as most victims of burglary feel; that's exactly the way many victims describe their feelings. Of course I not only conducted a number of crime studies when I was a captain in charge of the planning and research division, but my time as a sergeant was spent as a detective sergeant in the burglary and theft section supervising 6 detectives.
I don't remember the numbers anymore, but a considerable percentage of home burglary victims move in the near future; just aren't comfortable in that home anymore. And a home that has been burglarized stands a much greater chance of being burglarized again in the future than one that has never been burglarized. One theory is that burglars who get away with a good haul figure the owner will replace what was stolen with new stuff, so the haul may be even better next time.
And while a good percentage of burglaries are never solved, and much of the property is never recovered, I can also tell you that while most police officers actually dislike having to write traffic citations, I've never known one who wouldn't rather catch a burglar than do anything else he ever does.
I can tell you that you felt just as most victims of burglary feel; that's exactly the way many victims describe their feelings. Of course I not only conducted a number of crime studies when I was a captain in charge of the planning and research division, but my time as a sergeant was spent as a detective sergeant in the burglary and theft section supervising 6 detectives.
I don't remember the numbers anymore, but a considerable percentage of home burglary victims move in the near future; just aren't comfortable in that home anymore. And a home that has been burglarized stands a much greater chance of being burglarized again in the future than one that has never been burglarized. One theory is that burglars who get away with a good haul figure the owner will replace what was stolen with new stuff, so the haul may be even better next time.
And while a good percentage of burglaries are never solved, and much of the property is never recovered, I can also tell you that while most police officers actually dislike having to write traffic citations, I've never known one who wouldn't rather catch a burglar than do anything else he ever does.
Bird
Rest in Peace
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I've never felt so... violated I guess is the word. )</font>
I can tell you that you felt just as most victims of burglary feel; that's exactly the way many victims describe their feelings. Of course I not only conducted a number of crime studies when I was a captain in charge of the planning and research division, but my time as a sergeant was spent as a detective sergeant in the burglary and theft section supervising 6 detectives.
I don't remember the numbers anymore, but a considerable percentage of home burglary victims move in the near future; just aren't comfortable in that home anymore. And a home that has been burglarized stands a much greater chance of being burglarized again in the future than one that has never been burglarized. One theory is that burglars who get away with a good haul figure the owner will replace what was stolen with new stuff, so the haul may be even better next time.
And while a good percentage of burglaries are never solved, and much of the property is never recovered, I can also tell you that while most police officers actually dislike having to write traffic citations, I've never known one who wouldn't rather catch a burglar than do anything else he ever does.
I can tell you that you felt just as most victims of burglary feel; that's exactly the way many victims describe their feelings. Of course I not only conducted a number of crime studies when I was a captain in charge of the planning and research division, but my time as a sergeant was spent as a detective sergeant in the burglary and theft section supervising 6 detectives.
I don't remember the numbers anymore, but a considerable percentage of home burglary victims move in the near future; just aren't comfortable in that home anymore. And a home that has been burglarized stands a much greater chance of being burglarized again in the future than one that has never been burglarized. One theory is that burglars who get away with a good haul figure the owner will replace what was stolen with new stuff, so the haul may be even better next time.
And while a good percentage of burglaries are never solved, and much of the property is never recovered, I can also tell you that while most police officers actually dislike having to write traffic citations, I've never known one who wouldn't rather catch a burglar than do anything else he ever does.
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Sorry for your loss there Rob. Someone breaking and entering any home and stealing is criminal. I personally keep all but a couple guns in a safe. Exactly for that reason. It's too bad our homes are not sacred enough anymore and we have to resort to such means.
On the other hand, I sure don't want to start locking up my razor in fear that some crook breaks in and uses it in a crime! That's like taking a bath with your toaster and suing General Electric. Next thing someone will be trying to tell me to lock up my house in a giant safe to keep them from breaking into it! It's not your fault they were stolen, regardless whether in a safe or not. Currently the law agrees with that to THIS extent...that's why use of those stolen items reflects no liability on you. Furthermore, your insurance company feels the same way, that's why they will pay for the stolen items.
On the other hand, I sure don't want to start locking up my razor in fear that some crook breaks in and uses it in a crime! That's like taking a bath with your toaster and suing General Electric. Next thing someone will be trying to tell me to lock up my house in a giant safe to keep them from breaking into it! It's not your fault they were stolen, regardless whether in a safe or not. Currently the law agrees with that to THIS extent...that's why use of those stolen items reflects no liability on you. Furthermore, your insurance company feels the same way, that's why they will pay for the stolen items.
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Sorry for your loss there Rob. Someone breaking and entering any home and stealing is criminal. I personally keep all but a couple guns in a safe. Exactly for that reason. It's too bad our homes are not sacred enough anymore and we have to resort to such means.
On the other hand, I sure don't want to start locking up my razor in fear that some crook breaks in and uses it in a crime! That's like taking a bath with your toaster and suing General Electric. Next thing someone will be trying to tell me to lock up my house in a giant safe to keep them from breaking into it! It's not your fault they were stolen, regardless whether in a safe or not. Currently the law agrees with that to THIS extent...that's why use of those stolen items reflects no liability on you. Furthermore, your insurance company feels the same way, that's why they will pay for the stolen items.
On the other hand, I sure don't want to start locking up my razor in fear that some crook breaks in and uses it in a crime! That's like taking a bath with your toaster and suing General Electric. Next thing someone will be trying to tell me to lock up my house in a giant safe to keep them from breaking into it! It's not your fault they were stolen, regardless whether in a safe or not. Currently the law agrees with that to THIS extent...that's why use of those stolen items reflects no liability on you. Furthermore, your insurance company feels the same way, that's why they will pay for the stolen items.
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I guess I have been lucky because I have never had my home broken into - very lucky I guess because I have a decent amount of stuff like tools, a tractor, car parts, etc. that would make for a pretty good haul if somebody was in a stealing mood. One of the previous responses mentioned that the crew they knew about had somebody who cased out houses while they were working on a roofing crew and they relayed the information to other people who did the burglary - this is not the first time I have heard of this type of thing happening. Something to think about is whether or not you have had anybody at your house recently doing work who might have had opportunity to see what you have. Could have even been months ago - something worth thinking about. That type of information relayed to the police might help them track down the burglars if there is a string of people getting hit who have all had work done by the same co. recently.
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I guess I have been lucky because I have never had my home broken into - very lucky I guess because I have a decent amount of stuff like tools, a tractor, car parts, etc. that would make for a pretty good haul if somebody was in a stealing mood. One of the previous responses mentioned that the crew they knew about had somebody who cased out houses while they were working on a roofing crew and they relayed the information to other people who did the burglary - this is not the first time I have heard of this type of thing happening. Something to think about is whether or not you have had anybody at your house recently doing work who might have had opportunity to see what you have. Could have even been months ago - something worth thinking about. That type of information relayed to the police might help them track down the burglars if there is a string of people getting hit who have all had work done by the same co. recently.
CDsdad
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Hate that happened to you Rob. I have a safe and do use it for guns and important personal documents, mainly to keep kids from being tempted. BUT, if a man wants to leave his guns, jewelry, or whatever he wants laying on his kitchen table while he's not home, that is HIS business. I don't think homeowners owe it to anybody but themselves to protect their valuables, and can do it in anyway they see fit. I personally feel God will forgive someone for breaking into my home and stealing. I also will attempt to arrange a face-to-face meeting between them and God if I can find them!!
CDsdad
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Hate that happened to you Rob. I have a safe and do use it for guns and important personal documents, mainly to keep kids from being tempted. BUT, if a man wants to leave his guns, jewelry, or whatever he wants laying on his kitchen table while he's not home, that is HIS business. I don't think homeowners owe it to anybody but themselves to protect their valuables, and can do it in anyway they see fit. I personally feel God will forgive someone for breaking into my home and stealing. I also will attempt to arrange a face-to-face meeting between them and God if I can find them!!