I work in a prison and have the opportunity to talk to inmates firsthand concerning burglary. Here's what I am told - Some people have alarms and video surveillance and they advertise with signs/stickers in their windows. This is not a deterrent, but more of a challenge for a burglar, as they now know what type of system they are dealing with. So it's best, if you are using ADT system, to advertise Brinks or some other company.
Most of them go for the smash and grab, smashing doors & windows to get in, hitting the bedrooms/dining room for small items - guns, jewelry, etc. These items are easily fenced. The days of them taking the big screen TV's and VCR's are gone. They also know they have 30-45 seconds before an alarm is activated. According to them, this is more than ample time to ransack a few rooms and get out well before Police are dispatched for the alarm. Most burglars know your daily routine and prefer to hit when no one is home.
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