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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 3:35 pm to anewguy
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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.
Actually when my cars and shed were broken into and the guys prowling around my yard recently were both done by white guys.
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 Mo Jeaux
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How about some motion sensor lights?
I'm looking to make a statement that says "I know what you've been doing and I'm watching you". Motion sensor lights aren't bright enough for that.
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 3:38 pm to Irreverent Reverend
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I'm looking to make a statement that says "I know what you've been doing and I'm watching you".
Sit in your driveway in the middle of the night with a bottle of whiskey and a handgun.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:39 pm to TH03
Posted on 11/27/18 at 3:39 pm to Slevin7
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Sit in your driveway in the middle of the night with a bottle of whiskey and a handgun.
Oh I'm very seriously considering that as well. Except no handgun. Too easy to miss with a single bullet. A shotgun, on the other hand...
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 3:48 pm to Irreverent Reverend
I would speculate this activity increases leading up to the holidays. Be aware that many of these people aren't playing around. While they would likely prefer no confrontation, many are armed is case there is one. And many are dumbass kids with no respect for life or the gravity or consequences of their decisions. Which is sad, nobody wants to hurt a kid but everybody wants to go home.
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 3:50 pm to kingbob
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. Robbing a home when the occupants are home is a great way to get caught or shot.
And can cause the charges to escalate being occupied.
Posted on 11/27/18 at 4:03 pm to Slevin7
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I would speculate this activity increases leading up to the holidays. Be aware that many of these people aren't playing around. While they would likely prefer no confrontation, many are armed is case there is one. And many are dumbass kids with no respect for life or the gravity or consequences of their decisions. Which is sad, nobody wants to hurt a kid but everybody wants to go home.
Very well said. I would never want to hurt anyone but at the end of the day I've got a wife and kids to be here for and if it's ever a me-or-them situation, I'm going to try my hardest to make it them.
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