Stop! Thief! When I hear these words, I remember an old black & white movie that my dad watched over and over. I don’t know the name of it, but the memory of the scene – a Keystone Cop chasing a man down the street – makes me laugh. Actually, I think my dad’s reaction was funnier than the movie.

Unfortunately, a small business owner would not have fond memories if they were the one yelling for the police. Burglars have become very creative and brave – and frequent. Some people blame the economy, others say it’s drugs and still others think it is due to society and how people feel they are due whatever they want. Whatever the reason, theft statistics show they are on the rise. So what can we do to protect our hard-earned possessions?
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