10 ‘Secret Spots’ Burglars Check First When Invading Louisiana Homes

If you're reading this, you probably have something valuable hidden in your house in the "perfect" hiding spot. Well, think again, it's probably the first place burglars are looking at when they break into your home.

Rear View Of A Burglar Entering In A House Through A Window

Put yourself in a burglar's shoes, what's the first place you would look for something of value to steal?

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How Common Is Burglary In Louisiana?

According to the website Neighborhood Scout, Louisiana had 22,850 burglaries and 89,052 cases of theft last year.

Burglar breaking into house forcing the door with crowbar

Reader’s Digest interviewed Chris McGoey of McGoey Security Consulting and Robert Siciliano, a security analyst with Hotspot Shield, and asked them what places in the home people should reconsider hiding their valuables.

10 'Secret Spots' Burglars Check First When Invading Louisiana Homes

10. Suitcases

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9. Vases

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8. Freezers

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 7. Office Drawers

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6. Liquor Cabinet

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5. Medicine Cabinets

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4. Unattached Safes Or Lockboxes

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3. Dresser Drawers

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2. Closets - Especially in the Main Bedroom

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1. Under The Mattress

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