10 ‘Secret Spots’ Burglars Check First When Invading Texas 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.

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 Texas?

According to the latest stats from the Texas Crime Report, burglary was up almost 5% from 2021 to 2022. In fact, Texas had 100,302 burglaries in 2022 which resulted in $419,589,579 of total losses for Texas residences. Of the $419 million of stolen goods from burglary, only $44,106,356 were recovered from the thieves.

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 Texas Homes

10. Suitcases

9. Vases

8. Freezers

 7. Office Drawers

6. Liquor Cabinet

5. Medicine Cabinets

4. Unattached Safes Or Lockboxes

3. Dresser Drawers

2. Closets - Especially in the Main Bedroom

1. Under The Mattress