Trend of Burglars Setting Fires to Cover their Crimes.

The Disturbing Trend of Burglars Setting Fires to Cover their Crimes

Despite advances in technology and crime-fighting, burglaries are incredibly difficult to solve and the vast majority go unpunished. Break-ins are also commonplace in most cities and small towns, making the volume unmanageable for many police forces. Despite the slim likelihood of being caught, some thieves go to extreme measures to cover their crimes. In recent…

Why most burglars are never caught

Why most burglars are never caught

Hearing about a crime committed in your own community is terrifying, especially when it involves something as personal as home burglaries. It’s scary and disturbing to imagine a stranger prowling inside a family’s living space and many victims report feeling violated and deeply saddened after such incidents. Property crimes are all too common, with a…

The Disturbing Trend of Young Burglars – Some as Young as 12

What Burglars look for in the Houses they Target

Walking through any local neighbourhood, it is evident that many homes look the same. The cost for the properties on any one street are comparable, so most carry an array of similarly-sized houses with consistent architecture. Why then, are some spots targeted by burglars while others are safe? It turns out, seasoned criminals have a…