Beat The Burglars: Will they come back?

This is part of an ongoing series answering common questions from burglary victims. Mukilteo police detective John Ernst agreed to lend his experience working cases for a quick FAQ. For more information on this series, check out the introduction and table of contents.

Sirens: What if they come back? Should I be worried about that?

Detective John Ernst: The only burglars I have personally seen come back were friends or family members of the victim. Burglars know that victims chosen at random are much more likely to be careful about their security measures in the months after a burglary.

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