Burglary is a common thing in both rural and urban areas. Sometimes in a country like Bangladesh, being a victim of burglary is evident considering the awful role the police play these days. But there are ways to outsmart the burglars! For instance if you avoid the things that are on a burglar’s shopping list, you can minimize the impact. Here are 10 items that a burglar always has in his/her shopping list:
1. Taka - the cash
What does a burglar want more than anything else? Taka; cold hard cash! It is the force that drives them to sneak into people's homes. So definitely cash will be the first item in a burglar's shopping list. Do not keep much Taka at home. If you do, keep it in a very unusual place.
2. Stuff that contains cash
Stuffs that have cash are also in the top list of burglars. For example, wallets and purses. These things are usually storing cash, ID cards, credit and debit cards. A burglar needs all of these things. Try keeping these in a safe place.
3. Modern gadgets
Smart phones, tablets, laptops are easy to sell and always have market value. And if the burglar likes it then they can always use it for him!
4. Any other electronic gadget
A burglar would not exactly skip on other electronic gadgets as well. If they see a gaming device, camera, handycam, they will definitely put it in their bags. These are very easy to sell on a store in Gulistan.
5. Guns and ammos
Not only these have high resell value, in a dire situation the burglar can use it for his own need as well. That is why as a gun owner, you should always keep it in a safe location as they are a hot item in a burglar's shopping list. It is better to not keep the guns at home; unless you always keep it beside you as a protection.
6. Identification documents
If you are living in Dhaka or Chittagong, that anything that has your name, birth date, address or your signature in it is precious to a burglar. It helps to steal your identity and use your name to do criminal activities (money laundering, take out loans under false pretences etc).
7. Jewelry
Gold, platinum, silver etc always have a rising price in the market. Jewelries are small and can be easily taken away without being noticed and they can be sold in any pawn shop in any corner of the world. This is why burglars keep it as an important item in their shopping list. The best idea is to keep such thinks at a bank vault.
8. Car parts
It is a little difficult to steal an entire car but it is very easy to steal its parts. From the side view mirrors to the engine itself, everything of a car has a high resell value. Also keep in mind that if possible, a burglar will not hesitate to steal the entire car as well.
9. Tools
It might come as a surprise to you but power tools you keep in your garage is one of the most important items in a burglar's checklist. They are easy to sell and have high demand in the market.
10. Artwork
There are people who would pay koti koti taka to acquire a specific masterpiece. So the expensive artworks in your house are also a target item in a burglar's list. Those cannot be sold to a normal store but if they are patient enough, they can earn millions from them if they can find the right client. Try attaching alarms to the artwork pieces so that when there is any attempt of burglary, alarm pops up!
1. Taka - the cash
What does a burglar want more than anything else? Taka; cold hard cash! It is the force that drives them to sneak into people's homes. So definitely cash will be the first item in a burglar's shopping list. Do not keep much Taka at home. If you do, keep it in a very unusual place.
2. Stuff that contains cash
Stuffs that have cash are also in the top list of burglars. For example, wallets and purses. These things are usually storing cash, ID cards, credit and debit cards. A burglar needs all of these things. Try keeping these in a safe place.
3. Modern gadgets
Smart phones, tablets, laptops are easy to sell and always have market value. And if the burglar likes it then they can always use it for him!
4. Any other electronic gadget
A burglar would not exactly skip on other electronic gadgets as well. If they see a gaming device, camera, handycam, they will definitely put it in their bags. These are very easy to sell on a store in Gulistan.
5. Guns and ammos
Not only these have high resell value, in a dire situation the burglar can use it for his own need as well. That is why as a gun owner, you should always keep it in a safe location as they are a hot item in a burglar's shopping list. It is better to not keep the guns at home; unless you always keep it beside you as a protection.
6. Identification documents
If you are living in Dhaka or Chittagong, that anything that has your name, birth date, address or your signature in it is precious to a burglar. It helps to steal your identity and use your name to do criminal activities (money laundering, take out loans under false pretences etc).
7. Jewelry
Gold, platinum, silver etc always have a rising price in the market. Jewelries are small and can be easily taken away without being noticed and they can be sold in any pawn shop in any corner of the world. This is why burglars keep it as an important item in their shopping list. The best idea is to keep such thinks at a bank vault.
8. Car parts
It is a little difficult to steal an entire car but it is very easy to steal its parts. From the side view mirrors to the engine itself, everything of a car has a high resell value. Also keep in mind that if possible, a burglar will not hesitate to steal the entire car as well.
9. Tools
It might come as a surprise to you but power tools you keep in your garage is one of the most important items in a burglar's checklist. They are easy to sell and have high demand in the market.
10. Artwork
There are people who would pay koti koti taka to acquire a specific masterpiece. So the expensive artworks in your house are also a target item in a burglar's list. Those cannot be sold to a normal store but if they are patient enough, they can earn millions from them if they can find the right client. Try attaching alarms to the artwork pieces so that when there is any attempt of burglary, alarm pops up!