[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Many front doors have tiffany type glass inserts. Unless people intend to stand guard 24/7 in front of their homes it will be difficult to stop them. In fact in many of these break-in the people were home.

I do hope police officials are developing a profile to determine who the likely culprits would be by location geographical occupation, modus operandi. etc

I am beginning to believe local officials should focus on the cost-benefits of a special unit. Perhaps we also need to employ more hanging judges?

The two unspoken feeling that drive these break-in threads are vulnerability and upset at the invasion of my privacy

Rubicon. I can only think of one that the people were home and it was months back in one of the Bridgeports and it was at night and it didn't wake the occupants.. All the others were done when people were away. either out to dinner or to a meeting or to church and in some cases they were out of state..

The combined law enforcement arrested a total of 17 men, the last quarter of '13 and the first two months of '14, and we had a space since March with no more breakins and I have to think it is the same guy this time, or guys for both of the recent break ins. There is a thread of reinforcing doors from the last bunch.

I personally do not think the bail is high enough and the punishment stiff enough, but that is my opinion, and then of course someone will say, that these poor unfortunates had a rough life and they were out of work and hungry..and that is why they had to burglarize people...........so there is no way we can all agree. I am from that generation that says it is wrong to steal. Period and AMEN.

Here is a link to a thread about the past burglaries from in Januarythis year..

Remember to call the sheriff's office with ANYTHING or ANYBODY that looks suspicious.

Burglaries Reported

[Tennisnut]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Rubicon. I can only think of one that the people were home and it was last fall in one of the Bridgeports and it was at night and it didn't wake the occupants.. All the others were done when people were away. either out to dinner or to a meeting or to church and in some cases they were out of state..

The combined law enforcement arrested a total of 17 men, the last quarter of '13 and the first two months of '14, and we had a space since March with no more breakins and I have to think it is the same guy this time, or guys.

I personally do not think the bail is high enough and the punishment stiff enough, but that is my opinion, and then of course someone will say, that these poor unfortunates had a rough life and they were out of work and hungry...so there is no way we can all agree.

I would think very few would condone breaking in and stealing for having a rough life and being out of work. However, one should not look down with contempt on someone who has had a rough life and were out of work and hungry and needs a social support program until they get back on their feet. I hope most would agree.

[AJ32162]

Originally Posted by Tennisnut

I would think very few would condone breaking in and stealing for having a rough life and being out of work. However, one should not look down with contempt on someone who has had a rough life and were out of work and hungry and needs a social support program until they get back on their feet. I hope most would agree.

I could be wrong, but I don't think burglary qualifies as a "social support program".

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Pointer

The idea that the door can just be kicked in is quite unsettling. There must be a way to deal with this. Does a storm door offer any added protection?

How about a recording of the sound of a gun going off followed by a man yelling "Maw put that gun down, the last fella got his genitals shot off and you damn near went back to prison. Followed by a women's voice saying "Nope got an opportunity to have me some fun". Followed by "Ok but I'm not cleaning up the mess this time".

No, a storm door doesn't offer any more security.
A storm door is nothing more than a sturdier screen door with glass.

I wouldn't become obsessed with redoing and making the front door more secure.
They will only resort to your lanai or other window if they really mean business.

When they want to get in, they will!

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Tennisnut

I would think very few would condone breaking in and stealing for having a rough life and being out of work. However, one should not look down with contempt on someone who has had a rough life and were out of work and hungry and needs a social support program until they get back on their feet. I hope most would agree.

Oh, please!
This thread is NOT about those who have had a rough life.
It's the haves versus the have nots.
We are speaking about criminals!

[tippyclubb]

I do not look down on those out of work and down on their luck, and I don't think many people do. Most of us have had struggles in life we had to overcome so we do understand and can empathize. What we don't understand is people crossing the line and resorting to crime. I would think those who are breaking in houses never worked, or are too lazy too work and strung out on drugs. It is those people I have contempt for.

[Stdole]

I would not go so far as to say there is nothing that will stop them or help...

I can tell you with a 99% accuracy.. the bad guy (s) just have not hit the right house yet! I am telling you there are hundreds if not thousands of home owners that will eliminate this type of person without blinking an eye..

I do not know the thousands per se but I do know 30 to 40 of them!!
FELONS... You will know them for only a short time... Get the Point?

[sunnyatlast]

Originally Posted by Tennisnut

I would think very few would condone breaking in and stealing for having a rough life and being out of work. However, one should not look down with contempt on someone who has had a rough life and were out of work and hungry and needs a social support program until they get back on their feet. I hope most would agree.

Nobody's against people who are down and out. This type of enabling crap is what's making people think they can make a lifestyle out of crime while the taxpayer pays for their keep.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by MikeV

Just drove by a house on Ensgrove in the Village of Charlotte. Two Sheriffs and a distraught homeowner by the driveway. I stop and say "Another Break In" and she nods yes. Sheriff asks me if I saw anything and I had not. Way to close to home this time. Front door kicked in behind a screened entry way. We must be more diligent watching our for each others property.

This was happening in Sanibel a few months ago. Employees at Bonifay and drive by vendors. Minimize yard sales which give everyone a chance to scope out the neighborhood.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Tennisnut

I would think very few would condone breaking in and stealing for having a rough life and being out of work. However, one should not look down with contempt on someone who has had a rough life and were out of work and hungry and needs a social support program until they get back on their feet. I hope most would agree.

What does this have to do with the topic? If someone tried to break into my home they would face a situation they did not have in mind. I really wouldn't care about their prior life or current situation. I'd be protecting my wife who is disabled and my home.

Sorry but I have little sympathy for the thugs and parasites who use a crummy childhood (or other excuse) for their reason to cheat, steal, kill, or abuse others.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Uberschaf

You can't stop them.Nothing works.

I disagree.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Regretfully. I tell you that villagers prefer to pretend than to face truth. Unifying against wickedness is therefore not possible.

I would attend a secret meeting if there were one.

Way to go Kitty. I concur.

[Tennisnut]

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast

Nobody's against people who are down and out. This type of enabling crap is what's making people think they can make a lifestyle out of crime while the taxpayer pays for their keep.

There is nothing enabling about being down and out and having a helping hand. What a cold hearted comment.Not everyone is abusing the system.

[Tennisnut]

Originally Posted by dbussone

What does this have to do with the topic? If someone tried to break into my home they would face a situation they did not have in mind. I really wouldn't care about their prior life or current situation. I'd be protecting my wife who is disabled and my home.

Sorry but I have little sympathy for the thugs and parasites who use a crummy childhood (or other excuse) for their reason to cheat, steal, kill, or abuse others.

This is in response to an earlier post which implied that breaking and entering would be OK by some people if the person was down and out. I stated it is not OK, however, there are programs for people who need an helping hand.

[FLSun]

There are special penalties for violations in drug free and gun free school zones. Let's get Florida to create laws that apply to crimes against people over 55. No posting bail and long prison terms. Air conditioning not required.