It would seem that this year for Christmas the break ins slowed down. Or at least they seemed to not be as bad. I went to a new home being built where the lady who was having it built met me. I was talking with her about her options and what she wanted when she brought up she had just had a break in there. emoScratch The home for the most part was empty. I asked her what they took and of all things she told me they took her bath tub!!! That is a first for me. I have done this now for over five years with Action Alarms but that is the first time I can recall someone breaking into a home and stealing a bath tub. emoDoh The tub cost more then the system so needless to say she is getting an alarm system.
Usually right after Christmas it does pick up in break ins so I thought I would just give a shout out. Just had another guy tell me he had also been broke into and when I found out where he lived I was surprised. He lives way out where you would think no one would bother him. In talking with him he had been told by the police that since many of the country folks did not have alarms and were driving in to the city to work it left their homes unattended. Thieves were figuring out that these people were easier targets with less people in sight of their homes and by watching them they could pattern their hours of being home and gone more easily. emoDoh
If you have no alarm and are thinking about getting one give me a shout or PM. I would be glad to talk with you about it or if you already have one take a look at taking it over. One thing I will bring up is these ADT cheap all in one systems are proprietary systems and cannot be used by other companies. It seems many people that have got these are getting cost increases and are looking for someone else. Problem is they are stuck with that system or they have to get a new one. emoBang Those ads are the hook, they get you on with that cheap system for just over $30 a month and then you start getting the price increase notices. Some have told me they signed a three year agreement but the price increase letters started before the first year was up. Just a word of caution.
There still seems to be a lot of car break ins. I have mentioned this before but have not in a while. Don't make yourself a target. Don't leave high end devices out in plain view in your car or truck. Think about what can be seen looking in your window. Also think about this at the gas pump. There have been numerous reports about people getting gas and someone on the other side reaching in and taking things. Or when they went to pay they came back to find items gone. Same thing true with your yards. I have had several folks talking to me about items in their yards being stolen. Don't invite them to take your stuff by leaving it in plain view or where someone can easily take it.
Be safe, Jmax
Usually right after Christmas it does pick up in break ins so I thought I would just give a shout out. Just had another guy tell me he had also been broke into and when I found out where he lived I was surprised. He lives way out where you would think no one would bother him. In talking with him he had been told by the police that since many of the country folks did not have alarms and were driving in to the city to work it left their homes unattended. Thieves were figuring out that these people were easier targets with less people in sight of their homes and by watching them they could pattern their hours of being home and gone more easily. emoDoh
If you have no alarm and are thinking about getting one give me a shout or PM. I would be glad to talk with you about it or if you already have one take a look at taking it over. One thing I will bring up is these ADT cheap all in one systems are proprietary systems and cannot be used by other companies. It seems many people that have got these are getting cost increases and are looking for someone else. Problem is they are stuck with that system or they have to get a new one. emoBang Those ads are the hook, they get you on with that cheap system for just over $30 a month and then you start getting the price increase notices. Some have told me they signed a three year agreement but the price increase letters started before the first year was up. Just a word of caution.
There still seems to be a lot of car break ins. I have mentioned this before but have not in a while. Don't make yourself a target. Don't leave high end devices out in plain view in your car or truck. Think about what can be seen looking in your window. Also think about this at the gas pump. There have been numerous reports about people getting gas and someone on the other side reaching in and taking things. Or when they went to pay they came back to find items gone. Same thing true with your yards. I have had several folks talking to me about items in their yards being stolen. Don't invite them to take your stuff by leaving it in plain view or where someone can easily take it.
Be safe, Jmax
