Great guide, but I feel as though it could benefit from being split up a little to make it easier to read. It's kinda like a wall of text at the moment. The content is fantastic though, thanks for the guide.
I would highly recommend do not use a vehicle at all for break and entry jobs, as vehicles can be easily located, tracked and stopped by the cops. Always go on foot, and preferably alone.
I'll comment on the rest at another time, but I just wanted to make a comment about this. A lot of guides I've seen on sites like this usually always say to park your car a few blocks away. That's one of the most suspicious things you can do, it gives plenty of time for people such as neighbour hood watch groups to alert the police and to take down the details. Another one was parking the car in the driveway of the house you're stealing from; which is mainly done by novice burglars who are just looking for things like TVs, laptops, bluray players etc. I wouldn't recommend doing that either. The best and longest running thieves or the ones who haven't been caught and are the pros usually get dropped off by a friend and picked up later.
A lot of burglars simply go for the wrong things, big bulky and easily traced as well as them being common goods- mainly weighty electronics; rather than going for rare stamp collections, paintings, jewelry, diamonds, money, cosmetics and colognes and small safes, let alone utility bills and identification documents.
It should also be common sense never to do the job on drugs.
I'll comment on the rest at another time, but I just wanted to make a comment about this. A lot of guides I've seen on sites like this usually always say to park your car a few blocks away. That's one of the most suspicious things you can do, it gives plenty of time for people such as neighbour hood watch groups to alert the police and to take down the details. Another one was parking the car in the driveway of the house you're stealing from; which is mainly done by novice burglars who are just looking for things like TVs, laptops, bluray players etc. I wouldn't recommend doing that either. The best and longest running thieves or the ones who haven't been caught and are the pros usually get dropped off by a friend and picked up later.
A lot of burglars simply go for the wrong things, big bulky and easily traced as well as them being common goods- mainly weighty electronics; rather than going for rare stamp collections, paintings, jewelry, diamonds, money, cosmetics and colognes and small safes, let alone utility bills and identification documents.
It should also be common sense never to do the job on drugs.
What are some other good items which a thief should be aiming for when doing a B&E?
Take an interest in antiques, collectables and simliar. Most large cities have a number of antique shops grouped together - normally, each antique shop specialises in different things - some records, some ciggerette cards, some military memorabilia. You will also find outdoor antique fairs fairly regular in conurbations throughout the summer months.
Frequent these areas regularly - not to sell of steal, but just to look - to understand what is worth something and what is crap and what kind of items the police are really going to look for. Steal and antique silver drinks tray and you might get £200 for it. Steal a ming vase and the police are going to put a lot more time and effort into tracking you down.
Stay away from collectibles where the scene is small for them. Turn over a house and steal a load of old books and maps and you are going to be stuck with them, as chances are anyone within a couple hundred miles who would buy such things knows of the person who was burgled.
Check out the death notices in the paper. Look for the areas people have died in - if its an upmarket area, chances are they will have some stuff in the house. Dress up in sober clothes and go to offer condolences.
This will give you a chance to approach the house (on the premise of offering condolences) to see if the person lived alone and scope the place out. If some one answers the door, offer condolences and say what a nice person XYZ was, If no one answers, try again at another time - discern if the person lived alone and get in there. Old people have a lot of shit around their house hidden away that friends and relatives just thought was junk and wont miss.
Most of all, keep your ears open. Has the local catholic priest died? Hit the parochial house up, it will be full of things that are easy to shift and of decent value - if you can get your hands on decent old photographs, you are laughing.
The best such photos to grab are of landmarks or historical occasions. These are often in demand and can attract a decent price - even better if you can grab a few old photo frames.
Be aware that parochial houses often contain very old board games hidden in the backs of cupboards still in the original packaging - you do not need me to tell you how easy they are to shift.
If you have a problems stealing from the dead, your priorities are fucked up - the living miss things more!
Great guide, but I feel as though it could benefit from being split up a little to make it easier to read. It's kinda like a wall of text at the moment. The content is fantastic though, thanks for the guide.
My thought exactly. You just beat me to it.
Nice read though. Watch out though, that Burglery first degree is a hell of a charge.
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I'll comment on the rest at another time, but I just wanted to make a comment about this. A lot of guides I've seen on sites like this usually always say to park your car a few blocks away. That's one of the most suspicious things you can do, it gives plenty of time for people such as neighbour hood watch groups to alert the police and to take down the details. Another one was parking the car in the driveway of the house you're stealing from; which is mainly done by novice burglars who are just looking for things like TVs, laptops, bluray players etc. I wouldn't recommend doing that either. The best and longest running thieves or the ones who haven't been caught and are the pros usually get dropped off by a friend and picked up later.
A lot of burglars simply go for the wrong things, big bulky and easily traced as well as them being common goods- mainly weighty electronics; rather than going for rare stamp collections, paintings, jewelry, diamonds, money, cosmetics and colognes and small safes, let alone utility bills and identification documents.
It should also be common sense never to do the job on drugs.
What are some other good items which a thief should be aiming for when doing a B&E?
Frequent these areas regularly - not to sell of steal, but just to look - to understand what is worth something and what is crap and what kind of items the police are really going to look for. Steal and antique silver drinks tray and you might get £200 for it. Steal a ming vase and the police are going to put a lot more time and effort into tracking you down.
Stay away from collectibles where the scene is small for them. Turn over a house and steal a load of old books and maps and you are going to be stuck with them, as chances are anyone within a couple hundred miles who would buy such things knows of the person who was burgled.
Check out the death notices in the paper. Look for the areas people have died in - if its an upmarket area, chances are they will have some stuff in the house. Dress up in sober clothes and go to offer condolences.
This will give you a chance to approach the house (on the premise of offering condolences) to see if the person lived alone and scope the place out. If some one answers the door, offer condolences and say what a nice person XYZ was, If no one answers, try again at another time - discern if the person lived alone and get in there. Old people have a lot of shit around their house hidden away that friends and relatives just thought was junk and wont miss.
Most of all, keep your ears open. Has the local catholic priest died? Hit the parochial house up, it will be full of things that are easy to shift and of decent value - if you can get your hands on decent old photographs, you are laughing.
The best such photos to grab are of landmarks or historical occasions. These are often in demand and can attract a decent price - even better if you can grab a few old photo frames.
Be aware that parochial houses often contain very old board games hidden in the backs of cupboards still in the original packaging - you do not need me to tell you how easy they are to shift.
If you have a problems stealing from the dead, your priorities are fucked up - the living miss things more!
My thought exactly. You just beat me to it.
Nice read though. Watch out though, that Burglery first degree is a hell of a charge.