Whats Next: “On Demand Burglary”
Generally when a burglar or thief sets out to break into a home their motivation is to steal any item they can sell at pawnshops or to those on the “black market”. The phrase “black market” has always intrigued me. It means doing business “in the dark” or out of the view of law enforcement. Any underground economy where business is done illegally or with illegal goods or services is considered the black market.
There has always been a black market demand and there always will be. Certain things like illegal drugs are a staple of this economy. “On Demand Burglary” refers to items that someone may have had their eye on and the thief meets that demand. On the low end one might envision a bicycle a neighbor just bought for his kid and on the high end an expensive rare painting a collector wants.
The BBC reports a man in the UK was injured when he walked into his home and surprised three men armed with a sledgehammer and a crowbar robbing his house. They stole money, jewelry and the family’s valuable pet Chihuahua. The family has offered a reward for the return of the dog which is called ‘Bruce’.
The homeowners’ son was quoted saying “They took mum and dad’s wedding ring and a wee bit of money, but the thing that has really vexed them is that they have taken the wee house dog called Bruce and it’s that, that has really upset them.”
Local Police were quoted saying “The belief is that these robberies are ‘on demand burglaries’ where robbers are stealing to meet orders”.
Consider for a moment if you spent the time to research an item then went out of your way to buy it, it is certainly in the scope of a bad guy to target it and take it.
Protect yourself and prevent a home invasion:
Nothing you own is worth fighting for. If someone ever wants your stuff let them have it.
If you ever walk in on a burglar turn around and run out of the house. The quicker you leave the safer you will be.
Consider what you own that might catch the eye of a criminal and who that criminal may be and what you need to do to protect it.
Invest in a home security system. The concern is protecting life and limb first and protecting your stuff second.
Robert Siciliano personal security expert to ADT Home Security Source discussing Home Security on NBC Boston. Disclosures.
