The Biggest Jewel Heists of All Time
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The Biggest Jewel Heists of All Time

Everyone understands the appeal of fine jewels. Diamonds, gold, and other precious metal is rare and incredibly valuable. In countless movies, robberies of these pricey pieces are portrayed as well-organized, stylish and heart-poundingly suspenseful. Though in many cases Hollywood sensationalizes real-life stories for pure dramatic value, jewel heists might be one of the few crimes…

Selling your Home? You Need to Know About Open House Burglaries
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Selling your Home? You Need to Know About Open House Burglaries

Anyone preparing to sell a house is likely overwhelmed with the endless number of tasks associated with the stressful action. Cleaning, de-cluttering and redecorating are just some of the jobs needed to spruce up a home for potential buyers. Because it’s such a big financial and emotional period, a good realtor will likely help prepare…

How to Avoid Bike Theft

How to Avoid Bike Theft

For a good chunk of the year, bicycle enthusiasts can only gaze at their ride as the streets are too icy and frigid to venture outside. As the weather finally warms, both kids and adults can finally strap on a helmet and pedal down city streets. It’s a great way to cruise around town and…

Beware: July is the Worst Month for Home Burglaries
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Beware: July is the Worst Month for Home Burglaries

July is often the single most exciting month for people around the country. Children are finally finished with the school year, the weather is comfortably warm and summer vacations are a popular topic of conversation. In fact, the stress of other months is often ignored in place of such happy moods. Unfortunately, in the midst…

Why do people have alarm systems but fail to set them?
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Why do people have alarm systems but fail to set them?

There are many reasons why families and businesses decide to install a security system. For many, unfortunately, the purchase comes after they became a victim of a burglary. Others are eager for a discount on their home or property insurance. Some just appreciate the peace of mind that comes with having a professionally-protected building and…

Crime Tourism: The Shocking New Trend

Crime Tourism: The Shocking New Trend

There are many reasons that foreign visitors decide to tour the major cities of Canada: the natural beauty, renowned cuisine, and unique architecture. This spring, however, police discovered a disturbing and dangerous new reason for South American visits: burglary. Dubbed crime tourism by an FBI agent assigned to the case, groups of male tourists are…

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Surprising things that can void a home insurance policy

Homeowners rely on their insurance for a number of things: accident coverage, maintenance and of course, burglary recovery. However, property coverage has a number of considerations and several lesser-known factors can leave it void or useless. Consider these common actions that could cost you dearly. Leaving a house empty – As summer heats up, more…

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Can you add a security system to a rental property?

When most people think of home alarms, they think of a bulky system designed to protect a sprawling house. While protection for multi-room residences are indeed part of the security business, it’s not the only type of property that needs safety measures. Due to rising home prices, more and more families are seeking rental apartments…

What to do Immediately Following a Burglary
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What to do Immediately Following a Burglary

Though no one thinks it will happen to them, every 90 seconds a home is broken into. In some areas, the rates are even more frequent. Residential burglaries are a regular occurrence but for the victim, it can be one of their most difficult and frightening experiences. Robberies not only affect a household financially, but…

What Happens When Someone Breaks in and You’re Home
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What Happens When Someone Breaks in…and You’re Home?

It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. You’re brushing your teeth, getting ready for bed and suddenly you hear a noise and fear the worst. Someone is breaking into the house. While this scene is depicted in countless horror films, in reality, burglars typically target homes when they’re most likely to be empty. In general, this means the…