[perrjojo]

On Saturday. One in Mallory and the other in Hemingway.. Read the detail on that other villagesnews URL. These thieves are becoming more brazen and will get caught...I hope soon!

[missypie]

If they come into my home it will be their last.

[Wing-nut2]

The homes that are broken into, are there houses behind them, or it it just open fields/areas?

[Abster]

They are able to get in and out in broad daylight. It must be at least two people and they must live within or nearby just because they seem to blend right in.

[renielarson]

We have no houses behind us and believe me when I say we are not only "alarmed" to the hilt but are also "prepared to defend". I pity anyone who tries to break into our home!

[shcisamax]

Prepared to defend only works if you are there when they come. So far, they have only broken in to one home when the people were there.

[JP]

Burglaries are definitely bad but at least we are not saying two more murders!

[OldManTime]

As long as there is no control of contractors, handymen,landscapers and tree trimmers, this will continue to happen. Being there is no security (smoke and mirrors) the bad guys will continue to prey on homeowners that have daily routines. We all must protect our homes, this is no different than living in a wealthy neighborhood in Connecticut, and hoods from NYC burbs on the prowl, they follow the money.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Abster

They are able to get in and out in broad daylight. It must be at least two people and they must live within or nearby just because they seem to blend right in.

The burglars seem to steal cash and jewelery. $600 cash in one home, $200 cash in another. Almost as if they are targeting certain homes.

[renielarson]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

Prepared to defend only works if you are there when they come. So far, they have only broken in to one home when the people were there.

That is so right. So whether we are home or not, we are protected as much as we can be.

Tons of old folks with bad hearing and fading eyesight, laying in bed with loaded handguns. Ready to fire off a few rounds to get those buggers... Welcome to paradise!

[TNLAKEPANDA]

When we are not home the alarm is on and the dog is home. She is an Alfa Female. All they could steal is a tv or stereo if they got that far. If we are home they will get severely shot under the Castle Doctrine.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

As long as there is no control of contractors, handymen,landscapers and tree trimmers, this will continue to happen. Being there is no security (smoke and mirrors) the bad guys will continue to prey on homeowners that have daily routines. We all must protect our homes, this is no different than living in a wealthy neighborhood in Connecticut, and hoods from NYC burbs on the prowl, they follow the money.

They have caught five of them since January first.


Not everyone has jewelry and cash in their houses. They must know who does. I think there is a link to a cleaning person or a jeweler or someone with specific information who knows who has jewelry. I don't understand when you say there is no control of contractors, handymen, landscapers and tree trimmers. Controlled how? They have freedom to come and go everywhere. HOW would you have them controlled?


Most of us can look outside and see very few people outside most of the time.... There was the white four door sedan spotted at two burglary sites. I say if you are leaving and you see a car parked that doesn't belong, nearby, go back home.


Also, we are mostly senior citizens who live here. If you see someone who doesn't look like the majority of the population, then be suspicious. Nothing wrong with that.

[CFrance]

What bothers me is that they have stopped kicking in doors and lifting out sliders (we had ours extra-secured months ago) and have started breaking windows.

I just can't imagine why anyone would keep that much cash in their house. Unless they are very elderly and are historically used to dealing on cash-only basis and are afraid of debit and credit cards.

[Bonanza]

I read about Villagers having alarm systems and weapons of many sorts (probably), but I have not heard or read about anyone having quality surveillance cameras.

While that would not stop anyone, it certainly would be a best bet in identifying and finding the criminal(s).