The
following is a press release from the VT State Police.
With
the increase in opiate and other drug related addictions in The State of
Vermont there has been a clear spike in Burglaries where valuables to include
Jewelry, Gold, Silver, Money, and Sterling Silver are stolen. These items can
be quickly pawned at coin and jewelry shops for a fast cash return.
A
burglar leaves the victims of their crime shaken and traumatized with a sense
of insecurity. Citizens should be cognizant that burglars know the most common
hiding spots in ones home. During various investigations throughout the past
year it's been found that burglars typically will enter a home and go straight
for the master bedroom dresser, jewelry box, or closet. If citizens have their
expensive jewelry neatly organized in one of these locations it's extremely
easy for the thief to locate that same organized spot and steal all of it.
Typically a simple pillow case is stolen off the victim's bed and used as a
sack to steal the valuables.
Citizens
need to be aware burglars know the common hiding spots. There is a time frame
for thieves to look around. They are not going to want to stay in your home
longer than necessary to prevent detection from you the homeowner, a neighbor,
or even just someone passing by the home. Because of this time restriction
hiding valuables may prevent theft. In order for this to be effective you have
to hide your items in an inconspicuous location essentially making them "invisible"
to the searching eye.
The
following are some things you can do to be creative and think outside the box
to prevent valuable jewelry thefts:
Hide
expensive valuables in a room other than your master bedroom. Be creative in
where you put the jewelry. You could place the jewelry in a shoe box in the top
shelf of a child's bedroom closet room or other location. Thieves aren't going
to take extra time to look in inconspicuous locations. If you have an event
coming up bring your jewelry out but hide it again if the jewelry is going to
be just sitting for weeks or months at time. Hiding Jewelry in your kitchen is
another option inside a box or bag. Placing it in a box or other container in
one of many kitchen cabinet works well too. Thieves do not want to take the
time to conduct and thorough search for your valuables.
Inexpensive
security boxes containing cash and other valuable items kept in the master
bedroom are practically ineffective as they are typically stolen. If you have
money at home you may consider hiding your money in a creative spot or simply
burying your money or other valuables in a secure location outside. Wrap the
item in a plastic bag before doing so. Imitation rocks with small enclosed
compartments are also available for concealing items; you can then place them
in the garden along with the real rocks and stones. A thief is not going to
take the time to check your property for your hidden money.
Hiding
valuables in your basement or garage can be very beneficial. These areas tend
can be cluttered. If the area is cluttered a thief isn't going to want to take
the time to do a thorough search. The thieve is not going to want to look through
15 boxes on a shelf in your basement to find your $10,000 in jewelry or your
$2,000 in cash. You will know which box your valuables are in but the thief
will not.
As a
community policing article the Vermont State Police New Haven Troopers want to provide
this information to the citizens of Addison County to prevent family valuables
from being stolen and pawned or sold. Anyone who would like more advice is
asked to Contact The New Haven State Police Barracks at 1-802-388-4919.
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