There has been quite a few break ins in Subang lately. Standing on the road outside my house, I took a look around, and tried to think like a burglar. What would be his criteria?
If I were to break into a house;
1) I'd typically start with an external evaluation. A neat looking yard would be appealing. It tells me that the people inside would probably be more meticulous in life, and that quality should transfer in them being a little more financially successful than their messier neighbours.
2) Of course, a nice car is a great cue.
3) There should be no kids. Money would've been spent buying toys etc. I'd rather a young executive looking couple cause they'd probably have nicer stuff. However, an older couple would probably result in them having more cash/jewellery in hand.
4) A nice house sandwiched between two scruffy looking ones would be great. If the neighbours are bums, it's less likely they'd care if they saw me.
5) No dogs!
This list would probably be over-analysis to the lay-burglar. He probably goes "Hm.. they're out/asleep. Sweet". =\
What would you add to my list?
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Houses with flimsier grills which makes it easier to cut through assuming that's your way in.
Houses which are accessible through the roof.
Houses with no alarms.
And actually, messy could mean that they are shopaholics or pack rats so there's a lot more stuff in the house to take. Although, there may not necessarily be objects of high value. You'll need to look at the interior of the house.
For a heist to be pulled off successfully, it's not just looking and picking the easiest house to target. It takes many days or even weeks of studying the residents personality and hobbies and monitoring the hours they keep. You also need an accomplice. Once the residents leave, one person can tail them and while that happens, the house can be broken into. If the residents come back unexpectedly, the accomplice tailing them can call and inform the other to get out of there with as much loot as possible.
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