Now to be honest, my math skills are breathtakingly minuscule. And my dog (a beagle) would unlock the door for burglars and offer them tea, if he had thumbs. But even this spate of recent robberies cannot amount to anywhere near the normal amount of local crime that can happen in any area.
I do not discount the anguish of the homeowner because it is real and it stays in the back of your mind forever. Mine is there from 25 years ago. Someone was in my house and went through my things. It gives me the willies! Consider the location of homes. My old home was pretty secluded. Ripe for the picking. Do you have neighbors on all sides now? That helps.
Please just go about your daily lives. Always be mindful of your surroundings. Of course, look your doors and windows. If you are out at night, have your key in hand in the parking lot, light up the car with your key fob before getting in. Don't let the bad guys ruin what you have here in "lower paradise". We all worked long and hard to get here.
Graciegirl, two posts from you on this topic. That upsets me. Don't let it mess with your peace of mind. I'll send my dog over...he's well...pretty much useless but damn cute!
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