There are a lot of different thieves and burglars out there in the world today.
No two burglars will be exactly alike.
However, there are four different types of burglar categories: opportunists, destroyers, prowlers, and professionals.
Opportunists are thieves that usually don't put a lot of thought in to stealing.
If they see an opportunity to steal something they go for it.
They normally are pretty lazy.
Opportunists will take advantage of homes that don't have a lot of security.
If your door is open and they see something they want, they have no qualms with quickly grabbing it and walking away.
They usually steal with out a lot of thought and do it in the spur of the moment.
Destroyers are thieves that have little problem with breaking and entering into homes.
Their typical tool they use is a shoe or jacket wrapped around their arm, so they can break a window.
If they see something that they like in a car window or inside your home, they will break the window and take it and make a speedy get-a-way.
Prowlers usually plan out their activities.
They stake out their targets and use tools to gain entrance inside homes.
They normally stick around the home once they break inside.
Prowlers will take their time going from room to room of your home, looking for the best valuables.
They don't mind making a mess of your home.
If you had a prowler attack your home, you will know your home was broken in to as soon as you get home.
Professionals are a step up from a prowler.
They like to take their time, but they usually only enter homes for specific items.
They work with others, usually informants from insurance agencies, to know which valuables are in your home.
No matter what type of burglar they may be, you don't want to place your home in harms way.
Having a good security system in place can be a great asset.
An alarm system will help deter against any type of burglar.