21 things a robber won’t tell you

Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste … and taste means there are nice things inside. Those backyard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

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Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.

I’m a burglar – here’s how to outsmart me.

If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.

A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom – and your jewellery. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

Here are 10 places smart homeowners install security cameras.

It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door –understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.

I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it.)

Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet. Word of advice: Find better hiding places for your valuables.

Here are 7 sneaky ways burglars can break into your house.

Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.