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Do thieves prefer darkness or do they prefer light?
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:30 pm
It seems like a silly question but I hear differing opinions all the time. I used to live in a nice subdivision until thieves started prowling around at night. I would go to bed each night with my carport light on, thinking they would avoid me since they don't want to be seen. Well one night they got into my cars and shed but the first thing they did was turn off my light from the outside switch.
I hear from some people who swear the light attracts them because it's easier for them to see and they don't run the risk of attracting attention via a flashlight.
I recently caught some prowlers in my yard on one of my security cameras. They didn't do anything, just walked on by but they had no business being on my property at that time of night. I couldn't make out their face since I don't have a light on that side of the house.
Should I buy and install some flood lights or keep the area dark? Does it even matter? I'm sure it's a waste of money either way.
I hear from some people who swear the light attracts them because it's easier for them to see and they don't run the risk of attracting attention via a flashlight.
I recently caught some prowlers in my yard on one of my security cameras. They didn't do anything, just walked on by but they had no business being on my property at that time of night. I couldn't make out their face since I don't have a light on that side of the house.
Should I buy and install some flood lights or keep the area dark? Does it even matter? I'm sure it's a waste of money either way.
This post was edited on 11/27/18 at 3:32 pm
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Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:32 pm to Irreverent Reverend
Darkness so they blend in.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:33 pm to Irreverent Reverend
I prefer outside lights on at night. I really dont think they care whether lights are on or not.
Also, it seems to be more common nowadays that a lot of nicer homes get broken into during the day because they know the white people are at work.
Also, it seems to be more common nowadays that a lot of nicer homes get broken into during the day because they know the white people are at work.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:33 pm to Irreverent Reverend
Thieves prefer nobody home. Or at the very least, home and unarmed.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:33 pm to Irreverent Reverend
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Well one night they got into my cars and shed but the first thing they did was turn off my light from the outside switch.
Well I never.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:34 pm to Irreverent Reverend
How about some motion sensor lights?
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:36 pm to Irreverent Reverend
they'll bring a flashlight if they want light. Put a lighted sign up that says "you're on camera".
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:36 pm to Irreverent Reverend
Mr. Beam flood lights work pretty well, and the batteries last over a year if they're in a spot that doesn't get constantly triggered.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:38 pm to Irreverent Reverend
I've heard there's an invention that allows people to bring a portable electric-powered light with them that they can turn off & on at their discretion.
It's called a "flashlight".
Using one of those, a thief can be in the dark until he/she needs light.
It's a wonderful time we live in.
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It's called a "flashlight".
Using one of those, a thief can be in the dark until he/she needs light.
It's a wonderful time we live in.
The Carousel of Progress, brought to you by General Electric....
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:40 pm to Irreverent Reverend
If they want to steal shite from your garage or shed in the yard, they probably prefer darkness. If they want to actually break in the dwelling to steal shite there, they probably want to do it in the day while you are at work
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:41 pm to Irreverent Reverend
Darkness prevents them from getting spotted, but people have to be around in order to spot them even if they're visible. So, in subdivisions where most people are at work/school all day, thieves operate during the day. On inside jobs where they know the occupants aren't home, they strike at night so neighbors won't see them. Robbing a home when the occupants are home is a great way to get caught or shot.
This post was edited on 11/27/18 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:49 pm to Irreverent Reverend
Most break ins I’ve seen and experienced happened diring the day when most people were at work.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 4:04 pm to Irreverent Reverend
Uh hello. How am I suppose to see what I am stealing or want to steal in the dark?
Is you a moron?
Is you a moron?
Posted on 11/27/18 at 4:23 pm to Irreverent Reverend
Studies show that more mischief occurs during the full moon.
This is because the crooks can see enough to navigate around before breaking into cars and garages to steal stuff.
Look it up cause I’m at work and vv lazy today.
This is because the crooks can see enough to navigate around before breaking into cars and garages to steal stuff.
Look it up cause I’m at work and vv lazy today.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 4:41 pm to Irreverent Reverend
quote:
It seems like a silly question but I hear differing opinions all the time. I used to live in a nice subdivision until thieves started prowling around at night. I would go to bed each night with my carport light on, thinking they would avoid me since they don't want to be seen. Well one night they got into my cars and shed but the first thing they did was turn off my light from the outside switch.
I hear from some people who swear the light attracts them because it's easier for them to see and they don't run the risk of attracting attention via a flashlight.
I recently caught some prowlers in my yard on one of my security cameras. They didn't do anything, just walked on by but they had no business being on my property at that time of night. I couldn't make out their face since I don't have a light on that side of the house.
Should I buy and install some flood lights or keep the area dark? Does it even matter? I'm sure it's a waste of money either way.
1. Lights. It's not the be-all/end-all of protection, but many thieves prefer working in the dark because there is less chance of their being spotted. More lighting makes that difficult.
2. Obvious cameras. Thieves don't like being seen so the more cameras they see, the less likely they are to try anything.
3. Hidden cameras. Because some thieves will try to screw with the obvious ones.
4. A decent-sized dog. All but the most violent of thieves will avoid houses with dogs.
Thieves want quick, easy scores and they least want a confrontation. Doing things to make your house look more difficult to rob and likely for their to be some sort of confrontation will lessen your chances of robbery. Nothing is 100% but every little bit helps.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 5:37 pm to Irreverent Reverend
get a bunch of ring camera flood lights
They work great, record video, and you can speak through them as well.
They work great, record video, and you can speak through them as well.
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