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Hiding Spots Burglars Always Look First

Under the mattress  

Burglars will make a beeline to the room with the most valuables. “The good stop is always going to be in the master bedroom, 

Bedroom closet

A thief might rummage through your entire closet—pockets and all—looking for cash or other valuables. 

Dresser drawers

While burglars are in your bedroom, a jewelry box on top of the dresser is a hot commodity. Even you don’t store your jewelry in plain sight, a thief will probably hunt around in dresser drawers for a shoebox or other unique box 

Portable safe

You probably want to keep your precious items locked away, but it won’t do much good if the safe isn’t attached to the floor or a wall. “If it’s closed and locked, it implies there are things of value in there,”  

Medicine cabinet

Crooks want to make quick cash off your belongings, so they’ll be sure to browse your medicine cabinet for prescription pills they can sell.  

Freezer 

If you’ve thought of the freezer as a sneaky hiding spot, chances are a robber has, too. 

Office drawers

Think twice before stashing important papers like birth certificates or passports in your office drawers. “People want to be convenient. They have a file labeled,” 

Vase 

An empty vase could act as a hiding place for valuables, but swindlers are onto your tricks. They’ll likely tip the vase over or even break it, hoping to find goods inside.  

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