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Wireless Home Security – Burglars in PA Responsible for Hundreds of Home Intrusions?

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May 042012

It’s not every day a burglar has his bail set a nine million dollars! But that’s just what happened after police busted a ring that may have set a record for the number of burglaries they committed. Here’s the story, from Lower Paxton County, Pennsylvania.

Three men are behind bars after leading police on one of the largest burglary rings in memorable history in Central Pennsylvania. Ed Marsico, Dauphin County District Attorney said, “This was not a group of amateurs, a group of kids breaking in and stealing cases of beer from garages. This was a huge burglary ring, as big a ring as I can remember here in central Pennsylvania in the 20 years I’ve been doing this type of work.” Read More »

Wireless Home Security – Teen Murder Victim in IL Attacked after Walking in on Burglar

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Apr 302012

One of my worst fears for anyone is walking in on a burglar in the act of stealing. We know these intruders are often armed, we know they are often drug users, and we especially know they are not very intelligent to begin with – which is why they become burglars. But this story from La Grange, Illinois is a real heart-breaker, since it involves an innocent teen who did nothing more than come home from school and surprise an intruder.

Indian Head Park Police Department released a photograph this weekend of rare, limited-edition coins identical to the ones they believe were taken during a home burglary Thursday that led to the gruesome slaying of 14-year-old Kelli O’ Laughlin.

Police Searching for Clues

The photos are being distributed to local pawn shops and coin stores in hopes clerks will notify police if someone tries to sell them. Meanwhile, investigators continue to question a man being held on a warrant for a separate break-in that occurred over the summer in Indian Head Park, according to Indian Head Park Police Chief Frank Alonzo. Read More »

Residential Crime Update – Even the Safest Towns Aren’t So Safe Anymore

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Apr 172012

I recently wrote on crime statistics and consistent trends over the past several years: gradual decreases in most types of crime, but a corresponding increase in residential crime. Even in those few jurisdictions where residential crime has gone down, it has gone the least of any criminal activity. And that means more burglars across the US are more active, which is fueling the rise in home security sales. In fact, there are roughly 2 million new home alarm systems purchased every year – and that number is growing. And as this article from Maplewood, Minnesota demonstrates, even a historically safe town in the heartland is feeling the pain of increased crime.

It was the usual morning rush at the Maplewood home, where father and husband Dave was trying to get his kids ready to be driven to school. Dave was first to step into the attached garage, noting distractedly that there was a hand tool lying on the step. “Huh. One of the kids must have left that there,” he thought. Rounding the side of one of the cars parked inside, he saw that wasn’t the case. Items from both the family’s vehicles were strewn all over the garage floor. Tools and equipment had been examined and tossed aside. It was all pretty clear, especially with the morning sun streaming in through the open garage door — which Dave realized must have been left open all night. Read More »

Wireless Home Security – Colorado Police Think High Gold Prices are Behind Burglary Spike

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Apr 142012

FrontPoint isn’t just known for advanced interactive monitoring and best-in-class service: we also provide a ton of useful information about how alarm systems work, what makes some alarm technologies (and alarm companies!) better than others, and what to think about when you are shopping for peace of mind. We think it’s part of our responsibility as a home security services provider to educate as well, and that includes relaying information from around the US on residential crime: where it’s increasing, who’s responsible, and what’s behind it. And this story from Pueblo, Colorado is a great example – discussing how police there are connecting the recent increase in burglaries to the fluctuating but still stratospheric cost of a certain commodity.

The high price of gold could be linked to a rash of home burglaries that has plagued Pueblo recently. About 240 forced-entry burglaries have been reported since July. Pueblo police said suspects are striking during the day and taking, among other things, mainly jewelry. Read More »

Wireless Home Security – Burglary Victim in FL Strikes Burglar with Car… Twice

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Apr 032012

Not long after I posted about a New Hampshire burglary victim arrested for firing a warning shot to detain an intruder, I came upon this story from Florida – where in a case of mistaken home identity, a burglar broke into the wrong home. What happens next is worth the read

An angry homeowner and a burglary suspect were arrested after a violent confrontation near Casselberry on Thursday night, police said. The incident began when Crishna Persaud called 911 on Thursday night to report that a burglar had kicked in the front door of his home. Read More »