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Originally Posted by Mr.Kris
A number of years ago my home here in the Maryland suburbs was broken into and ransacked. Got jewelry, electronics, everything of value that could be sold/pawned.
Everyone told me to get an alarm because the burglars would be back to get the new things I got to replace what was stolen.
I got an alarm system. They were right. It was monitored and had a loud siren. This time the thieves took off without getting anything and the police arrived. No one was ever caught.
Problem with the alarm system is I eventually felt trapped in my home. False alarms didn't help. I moved. I understand that that is not a solution here. But with every solution there could be a new issue to consider.
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Which of the 'burbs" did you live in? I lived in Silver Spring (White Oak) and had an ADT alarm. I never felt trapped in my home. I slept better knowing the windows and doors had sensors that would sound an alarm if opened or broken. Happened once for real, one "maybe", and a few times that my wife or I would accidently open a door without thinking.
The crime stats for home break-ins was a huge difference between there and in The Villages.
As to the one today, I would definitely say their house was being watched as to when they would leave - and the store where the safe was bought is a thought - as well as adult children in the neighborhood living with parents.