[Simeon_Strangelight]

(08-22-2017 10:29 PM)ColSpanker Wrote:  

First of all, I want to thank everyone who responded. I wasn't sure if this was the right place on the forum to talk about my attempted home invader, but it appears it was.
There were so many good responses. I will address best of the lot-
The Black Knight: I am looking into every option. Don't have a fence around the property, never felt the need. There is a police station not far away, always thought would deter the crooks. It appears this time it didn't.
Number One bummer: Thanks for the map, I'm sure others will find it of great use. I see my state is in the dark green, don't know what difference it will make in the long run.
Going Strong: The bear trap is tempting, but would land me in jail. Maybe if the SHTF.
Sherman: All those bars remind me of the townhouses I see in Philly.There is a reason I don't live there, besides the high taxes.
PapayaTapper: I don't know why the perp picked my house. I suspect the "For Sale" sign out front and the lack of lights had something to do with it. All the other houses on my streets keep their exterior lights on at night, now I will do the same.
Beyond Borders: Good point. I know I would have no issue eliminating a burglar in my house, but who wants to live somewhere where that's happened? Glad to see you back, BTW.
So right now, I weigh the options. I need to buy the biggest, meanest dog I can find or a Walther P38. I'll let you know what I decide.

You forgot about my option - silencer, Bleach and shovel

[PapayaTapper]

(08-22-2017 10:29 PM)ColSpanker Wrote:  

First of all, I want to thank everyone who responded. I wasn't sure if this was the right place on the forum to talk about my attempted home invader, but it appears it was.
There were so many good responses. I will address best of the lot-
The Black Knight: I am looking into every option. Don't have a fence around the property, never felt the need. There is a police station not far away, always thought would deter the crooks. It appears this time it didn't.
Number One bummer: Thanks for the map, I'm sure others will find it of great use. I see my state is in the dark green, don't know what difference it will make in the long run.
Going Strong: The bear trap is tempting, but would land me in jail. Maybe if the SHTF.
Sherman: All those bars remind me of the townhouses I see in Philly.There is a reason I don't live there, besides the high taxes.
[b]PapayaTapper: I don't know why the perp picked my house. I suspect the "For Sale" sign out front and the lack of lights had something to do with it. All the other houses on my streets keep their exterior lights on at night, now I will do the same.[/b]
Beyond Borders: Good point. I know I would have no issue eliminating a burglar in my house, but who wants to live somewhere where that's happened? Glad to see you back, BTW.
So right now, I weigh the options. I need to buy the biggest, meanest dog I can find or a Walther P38. I'll let you know what I decide.

I see that as a good sign the perp likely thought the house was vacant because of the "For Sale" and no lights. Home invasions are much rarer crime (unless you lived in South Florida 15-20 years ago...they were daily occurrences)

This was likely run of the mill B & E...make the house look occupied at night and you'll probably reduce the likelihood of it happening again by 99.9%

[Kona]

(08-23-2017 06:38 PM)PapayaTapper Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 10:29 PM)ColSpanker Wrote:  

First of all, I want to thank everyone who responded. I wasn't sure if this was the right place on the forum to talk about my attempted home invader, but it appears it was.
There were so many good responses. I will address best of the lot-
The Black Knight: I am looking into every option. Don't have a fence around the property, never felt the need. There is a police station not far away, always thought would deter the crooks. It appears this time it didn't.
Number One bummer: Thanks for the map, I'm sure others will find it of great use. I see my state is in the dark green, don't know what difference it will make in the long run.
Going Strong: The bear trap is tempting, but would land me in jail. Maybe if the SHTF.
Sherman: All those bars remind me of the townhouses I see in Philly.There is a reason I don't live there, besides the high taxes.
[b]PapayaTapper: I don't know why the perp picked my house. I suspect the "For Sale" sign out front and the lack of lights had something to do with it. All the other houses on my streets keep their exterior lights on at night, now I will do the same.[/b]
Beyond Borders: Good point. I know I would have no issue eliminating a burglar in my house, but who wants to live somewhere where that's happened? Glad to see you back, BTW.
So right now, I weigh the options. I need to buy the biggest, meanest dog I can find or a Walther P38. I'll let you know what I decide.

I see that as a good sign the perp likely thought the house was vacant because of the "For Sale" and no lights. Home invasions are much rarer crime (unless you lived in South Florida 15-20 years ago...they were daily occurrences)

This was likely run of the mill B & E...make the house look occupied at night and you'll probably reduce the likelihood of it happening again by 99.9%

OK. Did you have an open house? Did your realtor or yourself have workers or cleaners in there? How about one of those home stagers?

Breakins always coincide with work being done or a high volume of strangers in the house.

If you did have a open house and logged all the people who showed up, go down the list, and I bet you will find a fake.

Aloha!

[ColSpanker]

(08-23-2017 06:49 PM)Kona Wrote:  

(08-23-2017 06:38 PM)PapayaTapper Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 10:29 PM)ColSpanker Wrote:  

First of all, I want to thank everyone who responded. I wasn't sure if this was the right place on the forum to talk about my attempted home invader, but it appears it was.
There were so many good responses. I will address best of the lot-
The Black Knight: I am looking into every option. Don't have a fence around the property, never felt the need. There is a police station not far away, always thought would deter the crooks. It appears this time it didn't.
Number One bummer: Thanks for the map, I'm sure others will find it of great use. I see my state is in the dark green, don't know what difference it will make in the long run.
Going Strong: The bear trap is tempting, but would land me in jail. Maybe if the SHTF.
Sherman: All those bars remind me of the townhouses I see in Philly.There is a reason I don't live there, besides the high taxes.
[b]PapayaTapper: I don't know why the perp picked my house. I suspect the "For Sale" sign out front and the lack of lights had something to do with it. All the other houses on my streets keep their exterior lights on at night, now I will do the same.[/b]
Beyond Borders: Good point. I know I would have no issue eliminating a burglar in my house, but who wants to live somewhere where that's happened? Glad to see you back, BTW.
So right now, I weigh the options. I need to buy the biggest, meanest dog I can find or a Walther P38. I'll let you know what I decide.

I see that as a good sign the perp likely thought the house was vacant because of the "For Sale" and no lights. Home invasions are much rarer crime (unless you lived in South Florida 15-20 years ago...they were daily occurrences)

This was likely run of the mill B & E...make the house look occupied at night and you'll probably reduce the likelihood of it happening again by 99.9%

OK. Did you have an open house? Did your realtor or yourself have workers or cleaners in there? How about one of those home stagers?

Breakins always coincide with work being done or a high volume of strangers in the house.

If you did have a open house and logged all the people who showed up, go down the list, and I bet you will find a fake.

Aloha!

Nope, only showed once, decided this week to take it off the market. No open house either. No work being done. I think it was a random burglar out in search of targets of opportunity. He picked a house he thought might be vacant.
It all reminds me of an incident six years ago. I was leaving a mall late at night and caught a bunch of guys trying to steal my tire. I phoned the mall security, but the perps flew out of the lot and were never caught. Still don't know if they were looking for a specific tire or if they saw my new one and thought they could make some $$$.