If you’re as paranoid as me, it might take a while to feel okay about being home alone (even if it’s just for a night) and feel safe enough to sleep without going to check the lock every hour.

Speaking of thieves, you might think that they randomly pick an apartment or house to break into and then steal whatever items they find and think are worth a fortune.

Things are actually different, and burglars spend a lot of time doing their research. They can spend a few days to even a couple of weeks watching their next prey and learning the owners’ schedule.