Tag Archives: Burglary

Protecting Your Home from Theft

This past summer, there were a number of thefts to homes in our area. Fortunately, the thieves were caught when someone in one of the neighborhoods noticed a person that she did not recognize. Her quick alert to the police put the thieves out of business. After talking to the thieves, the police learned some interesting information. In each of the thefts, the homes were not broken into. The thieves simply walked into the home, either through the front door, the back door or a garage. Furthermore, the police said that the thieves had specifically targeted our area because it … Continue reading →

Finally, A Child Abuse Story With a Happy Ending

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A few days before Christmas, thieves broke into a group home for autistic children in Dallas and took almost everything that had any value. The home is a part of a nonprofit organization that runs a number of group homes in that city. In this particular home, all of the children are wards of the state because they were victims of abuse and / or neglect. The residents had been away attending a class at the organization’s main office. When they returned, their house had been ransacked. Among the items stolen were appliances, television sets, food, furniture, and the children’s … Continue reading →

Protecting your Home While on Vacation

Everyone loves to take a vacation but most people worry about their home and personal possessions. Unfortunately, we live in a society where people do break into homes, often waiting for a family to leave on vacation. If you are planning a vacation, you do need to consider the safety of your home but with the right planning, you can enjoy your travels with little to no care. One of the most important things is to make your home appear as if someone is home at all times. This can be done by having a neighbor pick up newspapers in … Continue reading →