What a nightmare. It's not sofubi, but we all know how much time and effort it takes to build a collection. Feel bad for the dude. Hopefully he at least had it all insured. http://ktla.com/2014/02/12/75000-in-collectibles-stolen-from-altadena-home-man-says/ Oh and sorry Scott if this brings back bad memories.
Most basic security systems these days have a battery backup that switches on, just in case someone tinkers with the power. Older systems might not have that, so it's worth checking on if you have a system installed. If you have skylights, be sure to have motion detectors installed under them or shatter detectors. Our neighbor had her roof skylight shattered, and things were hauled off via the roof and carried down somewhere...
Wow that is crazy that people were hauling stuff out onto the roof. I would also say that it would be best if you would keep your collection on the down low. This guy was calling all kinds of attention to what kind of stuff he had in his house.
Yes, I think it was a neighbor that was committing several robberies in the area. Scary really! And yep, the only thing I brag about in the house are my kittees The old houses in the neighborhood are glued together and 3 stories high. I did go up on the roof (have to do it to clean the gutters anyway), and I walked on all the roofs on our block, looking to see if any of the skylights would open/close like trap doors. Didn't see anything unusual, but the police also thought it was a neighbor who was responsible. I think almost all the neighbors have a security system now--not like in the old days
Makes you think about embedding small tracking devices on your possessions.... http://mashable.com/2013/06/26/tile-tracker-device/ I'm sure there's better options, with longer tracking ranges--this is just what I found in a quick search...
Okay, gonna take a page from a 20th century Japanese child's playbook and write my name in permanent marker on all my toys.
Burglaries- usually start with a knock at the front door. No answer, no dog barking etc they go to the back of the house and start looking for week entry points. Using things like garbage cans to get up to high windows etc. You'd be surprised at how easy it is to boot open a door, especially an older home. Small windows on rear doors = easy glass break entry. deterrents- keyed deadbolt locks (both sides), barking dogs, security signs or systems, Tv or radio on in the house, car in the garage... One of my friends is a burglary detective, he interviews serial burglars and these are some of the tips he's given. I think a barking dog was the number one deterrent from a stranger burglary.
Good reminder not to invite people (Skullbrain nerds) over to your house to share your collection or post pics on message boards (Skullbrain.org) of your collection
