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Burglary Statistics: By The Numbers

September 26th, 2011

We’ve posted some very haunting stories and articles about burglaries that happen around the United States. We try to keep everyone informed of the dangers and thefts that occur. We know that everyday there is some type of theft or burglary happening to someone whether it is in broad daylight or late at night. We make sure everyone is aware of their surroundings and that you can never be too safe. Burglaries take place when you least expect it, which is why being prepared beforehand can save you the hassle and stress. Sometimes stories or articles aren’t enough to persuade people into investing in a high security surveillance system or high quality safes. Most of the time people will take that risk in being unprepared, but once they become a victim to theft or robbery, they’ll regret it and start investing.

Why learn the hard way and take that risk in becoming a victim to theft? Why not save yourself the money, stress and trouble of losing all your valuable items? Sometimes it isn’t even the money or jewelry that are the most valuable. Some valuables are irreplaceable like collectibles, family photos or other rare items. You also don’t want to lose sensitive information such as passports; social security, insurance or deeds that can be extremely difficult to replace and even worse, have your identity stolen. We never really discussed statistics or numbers when it came to how many burglaries actually happen within the United States every year. Instead of trying to research and look up the statistics, our good friends at Authority Safes have created an awesome graphic/chart that proves and clarifies some interesting burglary statistics in the United States.

The illustration and statistics chart shows that from reports by the FBI, there are approximately 2,222,196 burglaries that occur annually in the United States! That means if you spread the amount of burglaries evenly over 365 days, about over 6,000 burglaries occur every day.  That statistic alone is astonishing and you usually never realize its significance until you see the facts. Not only does this awesome graphic explain and break down the significance of burglaries that happen everyday, but it provides interesting comparisons too. One of the tidbits on the graphic says that “the average person reads at approximately 300 words per minute; as you’ve been reading, another home was just burglarized.” Just reading that statement can give you the goose bumps. It’s pretty ridiculous how many burglaries do occur annually and it gives you a better understanding of the bigger picture. According to the chart the most common items that have been stolen are cash, jewelry, firearms, electronics and silver. These are usually what most residential homes hide and store in their bedrooms. By that fact alone, you can see how important it is to keep your valuables safe. Thieves have only one thing on their mind, and it’s usually either cash or valuables that they can sell for more money. The time is now to start protecting your belongings and be prepared when the unexpected happens.

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Burglary Statistics Illustration – Graphic & Marketing by Yellow Robin

Thieves Raid Home Stealing Over $25,000 Worth of Valuables

August 5th, 2011

In the city of Bradenton, Florida a recent burglary has the local towns people worried and nervous as the police are investigating a Palmetto home that was broken into. The burglars stole a 700-pound gun safe that stored a plethora of guns that totaled to 23 different firearms. They also stole a 50-pound safe that was even anchored to a wall, reported by the Sherriff.

A more frightening fact is that the burglars were able to break into the home, raid the area and take two safes without being seen by anyone or creating any suspicion. That must be startling for the neighborhood and those that live close by. The thieves didn’t use any sophisticated techniques or tools to break into the home. They did it the old fashion way, by smashing the front window of the home. It’s surprising to hear that because most burglars would go through the backyard where they would be less exposed to the neighbors.

Once the robbers gained entry inside, it led them into the home office. They raided the office room and two bedrooms where they then stole the two safes that contained multiple firearms. The victim of the burglary was a member of the Manatee Gun Club and told the police that he had no clue who would do such a thing.  The heavy-duty and hefty gun safe held 23 guns that valued at an estimated worth of $15,000. The smaller 50-pound safe that was attached securely on to the wall contained about $7,000 in cash, $3,000 in jewelry and coins and $3,000 in savings bonds. All in all, the total amount that was stolen in valuables was $28,000. That doesn’t even include the damages that were done to the home and the value of the safes.

The deputies went around the neighborhood asking if anyone had seen any suspicious activity in the area, but no one had seen anything. With that being said, the deputies don’t have any suspects or witnesses to go by. We hope that any evidence presents itself that can lead to these suspects. Any person or group of people that breaks into a home doesn’t have the greatest intentions. Even worse, the thieves stole a horde of firearms that could be an even greater threat when choosing their next home to burglarize. Although they took in a large amount of cash and jewelry, they will be coming back for more to target another innocent victim.

Unsolved Mystery: Two Homes Raided & Guns Stolen

July 26th, 2011

An unsolved mystery is still being investigated as two intense and terrifying home raids occurred during the summer of 2009. Two homes were raided where the armed suspects tied up and threatened families and stole their firearms. The two incidents are believed to be linked, as both occurrences were very similar. Police are still hoping that anyone with any bit of information can provide clues or hints on their investigations.

One of the incidents happened to a family of five at Hampton Park. The family had three children between the ages of 12 through 15. The family was tied up with electrical tape and was even held at gunpoint by at least four different men. The incident occurred at about 8:45pm on June 3rd.

The 47-year-old father of three was forced to open his gun safe and the suspects ran off with five firearms that were worth about $3,000. Ever since that horrifying incident, he told the crime investigation’s unit that it has made a lasting impact on his family. “The incident has had a long-term impact on the family’s sense of security, which no one should be subjected to when it comes to living in their own home,” Det-Sgt Rumble said.

After that incident occurred, another similar occurrence happened just six weeks later on August 19th. The incident happened around the same time at 9pm as the 36-year-old man was forced to open up his safe while his 32-year-old wife who is several months pregnant was tied up. Two toddlers were also inside the house during the time. The man was led to his gun safe. The male victim tried to defend himself, but was restrained by the suspects as they forced him to fork up 11 of his treasured firearms in addition to other cherished belongings. The total worth of all the valuables that were stolen from the victim was more than $25,000.

Det-Sgt Rumble mentioned that both the male victims had ties to the Sporting Shooters Pistol Club, which is based in Springvale. The president of the Pistol Club, Mark Penberthy said that many folks were surprised and stunned by the incidents towards its members that other members of the club have invested and enhanced their own home security to take extra measures against burglary and theft.

“All our shooters keep their guns in safes, unloaded, and it’s ironic, as law-abiding shooters, they were completely defenseless in these situations,” Mr. Penberthy said. “Some of our members went out and bought video surveillance systems and commercial safes to heighten security around their homes. We use FBI standard triple-encryption on our membership lists to keep them secure because our concern that shooters can become a target.”

It’s very haunting and frightening that not only are the members of the club are victims to such intimidating crimes, but also their families are being threatened and targeted. It’s already nerve-racking finding someone break into your home, but having to be held up at gunpoint can be emotionally and mentally grueling. Imagine these families who could have lost their lives and were absolutely helpless despite having the right protection to secure their firearms. It will haunt them forever until these suspects are caught and arrested. It leaves a mental scar and could keep you up at night, paranoid that someone will come after you. That’s why you can never be too safe and you have to become aware of your surroundings. Here at Security Base, we’re always concerned not only about the safety and protection of your products, but also yourselves. You never know when an incident like this can happen to you.

Source: http://pakenham-cardinia-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/help-solve-a-home-invasion-cold-case/

Police Officer’s Home Raided and Guns Stolen

July 15th, 2011

Just last week during the Fourth of July weekend, a home was burglarized and guns were stolen.  The victim of the crime is from DeKalb County, Georgia as the local Channel 2 Action News team came to report. The suspects broke into his DeKalb County Home and stole a multitude of guns. The unusual thing about this crime scene is that the person who was burglarized was a police officer.

The investigative reporter to get the inside scoop was Aaron Diamant who caught up with the Department of Homeland Security Inspector Loucious Sheppard. He had at least five different guns stolen from his home in Ellenwood in addition to his service weapon. Out of the possible victims to be burglarized he did admit it was unexpected and unlikely. “It’s not supposed to happen to me,” Sheppard said. “I would think that’s awful bold for somebody to break into a police officer’s home.”

The burglars raided Sheppard’s home when it was the most vulnerable. That’s because Sheppard was on vacation in Arkansas as the thieves broke into a basement window early Saturday morning and raided his home. He gave Channel 2 a break down of how the suspects destroyed the double-locked door that lead to his bedroom where his guns were kept.

“My gun was right here by my bedside, on the mattress right between the mattress here,” Sheppard explained. “I had another firearm in that drawer over there.” The thieves apparently didn’t just steal his guns and firearms, but they also stole other valuables. Sheppard told Diamant that the thieves stole at least five guns, his service weapon, a few electronics, thousands of dollars in savings bonds, two safes full of personal documents and records, even his pickup truck in which he’s spent tons of work on.

“Material things, personal items like that, that can be replaced,” Sheppard said. “It’s just the fact that you have someone out there with serious fire power that can cause some hurt and harm to someone out there.” Diamant made a good point asking Sheppard if his DHS vehicle parked on his driveway made him a primary target to the suspects. “I don’t know,” Sheppard said. “I hate to think that, but you never know.”

In any case, Sheppard is more worried about the guns and the hands they belong to now. Any person in their right mind who breaks into an officer’s home and steals their firearms probably doesn’t have the greatest intentions. “Certainly, if it’s in the hands of some adolescent or teenager, that makes it even more likely that they’ll do something stupid,” Sheppard said.

This report is just the type of incidents and stories we talk about here on Security Base. It’s important to keep all your valuables locked up and kept in a security safe. We also talked about how vulnerable your home is during vacation, especially during the past Fourth of July weekend. You can never be too careful, and even for an officer such as Sheppard, he was unlikely victim, but even he was targeted and a victim to such theft.

It’s unfortunate that his guns and firearms were stolen because if he had kept them in high quality gun safes instead of leaving them out on the bed or in drawers where no protection or security is present, he could have prevented these thieves from stealing his guns. To make matters worse is that he did have his own safes that kept confidential documents, but those were also stolen along with his pick-up truck. These types of break-ins and raids take more than just a security safe for protection. In order to maximize your security for your home, especially when going on vacation, you have to plan ahead. Invest in a home security, make sure your doors are locked with high security locks, keep in touch with neighbors, family and friends about your home, and make sure to keep all your valuables are hidden away from the obvious spots a thief would raid.

We’ve discussed and provided lots of different ways to protect your home. We don’t want you to be a victim or witness the same incident Sheppard did. Enjoy your summer, but also remember to stay safe and protected.

Watch the video of Sheppard showing what the thieves stole and how they got in by clicking the link below.

Source: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/28442690/detail.html

PRE-ORDER The All-New AMSEC Defense Vault DV652

June 10th, 2011

PRE-ORDER NOW! Call 1-800-616-0213 - Available JULY 2011

One of the newest additions to our store is AMSEC’s Defense Vault (Model DV652). The Defense Vault acts as a security safe to protect your ammunition and weapons such as rifles, handguns or other types of firearms and keep them within an arm’s reach.  The Defense Vault can be conveniently stored under your bed all while protecting and securing your weapons from children, thieves and other unauthorized users. Meanwhile, in case of an emergency where quick access to your weapons is needed, the Defense Vault provides you that accessibility.

The Defense Vault comes with a high security electronic lock that is easy to function. It adds even more security against theft and prevents any children from gaining access to your weapons. In a matter of seconds, as you enter the code to your vault, the vault door opens up and the weapons becomes hastily available for use. AMSEC’s new ESL5 electronic lock features an illuminated keypad for easy-use under poor lighting conditions. The bright, backlit keys let you enter your PIN code in the dark.

What’s fitting about the Defense Vault is that it utilizes all the wasted space and is a great storage solution, especially when space is very limited.  Typically, other high security safes are much larger and heavier that you don’t have the suitability to store those types of safes wherever you want.  Most of the time you have to store the traditionally larger safes in the garage, basements or larger rooms. With the Defense Vault, it’s portable and small enough to fit in places where the usual larger square shaped safes can’t.  The Defense Vault’s long-shaped casing enables you to also store long rifles and shotguns, which isn’t possible for the other types of safes.

AMSEC’s Defense Vault has an all-steel construction with a unique 5-point slide-locking bar. Inside the vault it has a foam-padded slide-out gun tray and 4 pre-cut anchor holes with mounting hardware to provide you the option of anchoring your vault onto the floor or wall for added security. AMSEC’s Defense Vault characteristically is storage for weapons, but it can also store other valuables such as jewelry, documents and other miscellaneous items that need protection.

Start protecting all your weapons and valuables with the all-new Defense Vault from AMSEC. You will have the peace of mind knowing that you are protected within seconds of a home intrusion. Protect your family from burglary, but most importantly from accidents. The Defense Vault is not available until July 2011, but you can PRE-ORDER a Defense Vault by calling into our store, 1-800-616-0213. This puts home security where you need it the most!

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