It is commonly said
that homeowners should “think like a burglar” when planning their home security
systems. Take a look at these common criminal personality profiles and remember
them when you are making decisions about your home security…
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The Impulse Thief
This thief may not be career criminal; they are usually just immoral people who see an opportunity to steal. They frequently make their scores from garages and commonly target power tools, lawnmowers and bicycles.
This thief may not be career criminal; they are usually just immoral people who see an opportunity to steal. They frequently make their scores from garages and commonly target power tools, lawnmowers and bicycles.
Motion lights will do
a great deal to deter these thieves, they obviously don’t want to be seen when
trying to steal the items in your garage. Security cameras and security signs
will add to the effect.
The Mastermind
Although most criminals occupy the bottom of the IQ scale, there are some who are capable of meticulous planning. The mastermind burglar will stake out your home and establish your schedule weeks before the burglary. They prefer to enter with advanced methods like lock picking and they know the most common hiding spots for your valuables. The burglary is usually over in 15 minutes or less.
Although most criminals occupy the bottom of the IQ scale, there are some who are capable of meticulous planning. The mastermind burglar will stake out your home and establish your schedule weeks before the burglary. They prefer to enter with advanced methods like lock picking and they know the most common hiding spots for your valuables. The burglary is usually over in 15 minutes or less.
It is possible that
the mastermind thief has studied the most common alarm systems and knows how to
disable them from the outside. The wires from cameras, motion sensors and other
elements of your home security system should always be concealed or protected. A
reliable, sturdy deadbolt will keep thieves from entering even if they pick the
lock.
The Smash-and-Grab Thief
This type of thief is somewhere between the mastermind and the impulsive thief. While they do set out with the goal of burglarizing a home, they do not think very far ahead. Usually, they enter your home by breaking a window or kicking in a door. They tend to aim for whatever valuables are in sight such as TVs and other electronics.
This type of thief is somewhere between the mastermind and the impulsive thief. While they do set out with the goal of burglarizing a home, they do not think very far ahead. Usually, they enter your home by breaking a window or kicking in a door. They tend to aim for whatever valuables are in sight such as TVs and other electronics.
Foiling the
smash-and-grab thief is typically very easy. Most of them will be driven away
if you have glass break sensors installed on your windows by a home security
technician. Reinforced door jams will stop them from breaking down a door. Very
few smash-and-grab thieves have the finesse to enter a home through any method
other than brute force, so these steps will likely stop them in their tracks.
In addition to seeking
out a professional home security system provider like SIS – Security & Investigation Services, you should also remember these different criminal
profiles when planning your home security strategy.
Written By: Christine Romans
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