[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Parker

The free housing is full. You could rotate them in, but then others would have to be rotated out, which is probably what happened to these particular burglars in the first place. I vote for putting them in public stocks and let the Villagers have the last say.

You know, that would be fitting punishment. We could all tell them how if they worked they wouldn't have to figure out how to take other people's stuff and wouldn't have time for their hobbies, like doing drugs. My kids HATED my lectures. Maybe those creeps didn't have a mom to lecture them. We could fill in the blanks.

[Parker]

Ooooooh, lecturing! I like it! I'd go on and on and on. Suitable punishment, as my kids could tell you.

[TexaninVA]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You know, that would be fitting punishment. We could all tell them how if they worked they wouldn't have to figure out how to take other people's stuff and wouldn't have time for their hobbies, like doing drugs. My kids HATED my lectures. Maybe those creeps didn't have a mom to lecture them. We could fill in the blanks.

But, I'm sure by now that your kids have thanked you for the lectures??? Tell us it's so!

Mine have kind of hinted at 'thanks Dad", and in their eyes, the perceived wisdom of my lectures seems to be increasing as they get older.

[PennBF]

The ex Gov. of Minnesota had the following sign over the entrance to his ranch:
"WE DON'T CALL 911"..

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I is fairly easy to hook up an IP camera that you can view when way on your phone or iPad. These camera's cost under $100 but without an alarm the would not do much good.
May be the police would get a clear picture of the intruder may be not.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

I is fairly easy to hook up an IP camera that you can view when way on your phone or iPad. These camera's cost under $100 but without an alarm the would not do much good.
May be the police would get a clear picture of the intruder may be not.

could you give information on where to buy for less then $100

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by NJblue

That's one way of dealing with it. However, the opposing view of a friend is: they intentionally leave some inexpensive jewelry and a few hundred dollars in what they hope will be the first place they look. They hope that the crook feels they have all that is to be had from the house and leave. To them, this is preferable to having the crooks ransack their house looking for their hiding place. I tend to agree.

I agree. I have a safe that would be hard to steal or open, but would be a hugh waste of time since there is nothing in it of value to them. In my opinion the best bet is to get an alarm system with window sensors. I had one when living in S.Florida but didn't have it monitered. My thought was when the alarm went off the felon would get out asap. Having the alarm company call the police would be a waste of time and a monthly expense.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by billethkid

a reason they may be breaking windows is they know that an alarmed home can be entered by breaking the glass which does not trigger the sensor in the window.

That is why if you choose to put in a security system be sure to include motion sensors and a glass break sensor in your system.

Motion detectors do work, but if you have a pet, forget it!

Regarding glass breaking sensor, they can be problematic also.
Years ago we had one.
When the lawn guys did their trimming, the noise would set off the alarm.
There are other sounds that will do the same thing, so just be aware.

[holein10]

Unbeleivable.. thought this to be a place you didnt have to worry about that....

[graciegirl]

I think that the crooks are reading our posts and gloating.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think that the crooks are reading our posts and gloating.

Perhaps they are gloating tonight...but...THEY WILL BE CAUGHT!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by holein10

Unbeleivable.. thought this to be a place you didnt have to worry about that....

Why did you think that?

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by holein10

Unbeleivable.. thought this to be a place you didnt have to worry about that....

The amount of crime in The Villages is minuscule compared to just about any other town of 100,000 people. Use common sense and precautions and you will not have to worry.

It is a safe and wonderful place to live - with beautiful flowers in the roundabouts!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by buggyone

The amount of crime in The Villages is minuscule compared to just about any other town of 100,000 people. Use common sense and precautions and you will not have to worry.

It is a safe and wonderful place to live - with beautiful flowers in the roundabouts!

Ha ha! You are cross-referencing threads! Two birds "in" one stone.

[KathieI]

I still feel very safe here in TV, although these break-ins are forcing me to be diligent again as I was in big cities. I'm aware of who's around me and my house, I keep all doors locked all day and the 2 schnauzers don't let anyone within 30 feet of this place without alerting me.

If they are primarily stealing jewelry and money,,, that leaves me out... I don't have either!!