[Happinow]

This is exactly why we will have a home security system installed. They won't get one foot in our home without the sirens blaring! (Sorry neighbors)

[The Shadow]

In the eyes of this profiler the bad guy knows exactly what he is after, his present in the neighborhood goes unnoticed, he knows under what circumstances the jewelry will be in the residence like when owner swims, golfs and such. How long and at what time the home owner indulges in said activities.

The bad guy lives in the neighborhood and goes to neighborhood parties, he talks to everyone and his wife admires everyone’s jewelry at the party.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

In the eyes of this profiler the bad guy knows exactly what he is after, his present in the neighborhood goes unnoticed, he knows under what circumstances the jewelry will be in the residence like when owner swims, golfs and such. How long and at what time the home owner indulges in said activities.

The bad guy lives in the neighborhood and goes to neighborhood parties, he talks to everyone and his wife admires everyone’s jewelry at the party.

I don't disagree, but it could be a house cleaner or a trades person who has a bad boyfriend. It isn't me ever whose jewelry is admired. I am not fond of jewelry. I wear what I own of value. I think a safety deposit box is a VERY good idea. I may put my best dutch oven in one.

[brostholder]

If you have valuable jewelry I would recommend that you insure it. The best place I have found is Jewelry Mutual and you can access them on-line at www.jewelersmutual.com. Easy to get an on-line quote.

[rubicon]

If jewlery was all that was stolen then it is likely that the thief(s) know the difference between expensive and inexpensive jewlery, it is their only interest and also have an outlet to unload their spoils.

I don't keep anything of value in my home, except my wife.

[Figmo Bohica]

Originally Posted by Happinow

This is exactly why we will have a home security system installed. They won't get one foot in our home without the sirens blaring! (Sorry neighbors)

If you have enough stuff that is that valuable and a thief wants it, a home security system will not stop him. They can all be by passed and if its worth the time to by pass they will. Alarms are like locks, they only keep the not quit honest, honest.

[Happinow]

Figmo, I have to disagree with you on the alarm system. Our business in Upstate was broken into last summer while we were away for a weekend. They were sophisticated.....sawed through the roof. They had a rope and repelled up the building and onto the roof. The minute the roof tiles fell the alarm fell and his feet didn't even hit the ground and the sirens were going off! He put holes in the wall scrambling back up the wall to get out and got away with.....well....NOTHING!!! So, I will certainly have a top of the line security system in my home and I'll bet if the thieves know that our home is secure, they will move on to one that's an easier target. That's my personal experience with security systems.

[Annabelle]

Common sense would dictate that in today’s market, with the high price of gold, jewelry (gold, diamonds, etc) would be a much more lucrative item to steal than large electronic equipment (television, etc).

Furthermore, why should the criminal be a “contractor” or a “cleaning person?” For a refreshing change of pace there are two groups of people often over-looked on this forum when “speculating” as to the identity of the culprit.

First, there are young adults residing in TV with their parents. Perhaps some of these kids are unemployed and have too much time on their hands and/or their parents are not giving them enough spending money.

Second, there are a very large number of “rentals” in TV. Many of these “vacation” homes are advertised as “sleeping 4, 6 ( even 8) people with ONLY ONE PERSON MUST BE OVER AGE 55. What a perfect opportunity for thieves to be able to survey their neighbor’s daily schedules “up close and personal.” Perhaps some of the reports of furniture (etc) stolen were actually taken from these rental properties.

To assume that a robber must have “knowledge” that expensive jewelry is kept in one’s home shows little knowledge of how and why robbers target some homes and not others. Yes, at times a robbery is committed by someone who has previously visited a home. On the other hand, there are many home invasions whereby a robber has never set foot in the home prior to the robbery and is a complete stranger to the homeowner.

Whether we like it or not, seniors are considered an easy target by just about everyone, except some seniors. I agree wholeheartedly with those who recommend keeping their jewelry in a bank and having an alarm system. And if you chose to keep your jewelry in your home, take photos of each piece and as was suggested have it appraised.

Regardless of whether it’s “The Case of the Vanishing Jewelry, Golf Carts, or Clubs,” I am truly sorry for the victims of these crimes and do hope that members of TOTV will continue to alert their neighbors, so they may take the appropriate measures that will ensure their personal safety.

Annabelle

[Figmo Bohica]

Happinow, all alarm systmes can be by passed no matter how good. Those that hit you were amatures not professionals. Pro go for the big things amatures go for whatever and make lots of mistakes. If a man built it another man can defeat it. Murphy's Law.

Annabelle, you are correct. As the economy gets worse and as the news said today, by summer gas will be $5.00 a gallon, you can expect more of this type of activity. Though TV is a relatively safe area, you are correct in the senior thing. We must be watchful and look out for each other and those that live around us. I will watch out for you and you watch out for me.

[Annabelle]

Originally Posted by Figmo Bohica

"Annabelle, you are correct. As the economy gets worse and as the news said today, by summer gas will be $5.00 a gallon, you can expect more of this type of activity. Though TV is a relatively safe area, you are correct in the senior thing. We must be watchful and look out for each other and those that live around us. I will watch out for you and you watch out for me."

Figmo,
Hey, I've got your back boy!!!!

Annabelle

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by jackz

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This might be the answer for those of you with motorcycles...

Love it! Steel Pony with a attitude.

Nice!

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Figmo Bohica

Happinow, all alarm systmes can be by passed no matter how good. Those that hit you were amatures not professionals. Pro go for the big things amatures go for whatever and make lots of mistakes. If a man built it another man can defeat it. Murphy's Law.

Annabelle, you are correct. As the economy gets worse and as the news said today, by summer gas will be $5.00 a gallon, you can expect more of this type of activity. Though TV is a relatively safe area, you are correct in the senior thing. We must be watchful and look out for each other and those that live around us. I will watch out for you and you watch out for me.

Got in Alarms went off they cut power to the home and battery backup. Internet. Made off with the valuables. The security company just said Oh well they were good!

[graciegirl]

WE ARE the biggest neighborhood watch of anywhere in the world, I would guess.

On another thread this morning, the one about the vacuum cleaner, I have asked Advisor if anything new has been found. He/she said that he/she is the home that was burglarized last week. We are all interested to hear what if anything has been learned.

I think that these break ins are possibly someone, maybe younger, who lives in that specific area with their parents, and needs to feed a drug habit. I feel that this is gonna be solved.

I think security cameras on houses are much better deterrents than security systems inside. I think we are catching more crooks because we catch them on camera. You never know these days who is taking your picture.

Are you reading this, you ugly, nasty, yellow bellied crooks???????

[bkcunningham1]

If we are throwing out thoughts just for discussion without any real facts to back up our words; the first thing I thought of in both cases were fraud. Times are tough and perhaps the homeowners thought reporting a burglary (supposedly days after the fact) and making a $12,000-plus insurance claim would be an easy and quick way to make a few buck.

[paulandjean]

Maybe the dog had something to do with it.