Where Burglars Look First In North Dakota Homes

According to the North Dakota Attorney General’s crime report, we had 2,113 burglaries in 2024, which is actually down 10.8% from 2,369 in 2023. Even with fewer incidents, you can never be too safe.

Places Robbers Look First When Burglarizing Your Home

It’s always a good idea to hide your valuables, but the hiding places you’ve chosen might not be as good as you think they are. Here are several places a burglar will check first when they invade your home, according to Reader's Digest.

#1. Suitcases

The source says “Suitcases are common things people use as a safe even though it’s not a safe.” You might think that’s clever, but the criminals will think of that one. I mean, that's the first place I looked for Christmas presents as a kid.

#2. Vases

You might think this is a good spot to hide a key or some other small object, but this is one of those spots burglars may look in. Also, in every movie I've ever seen, vases always get knocked over; anything hidden inside will be found.

#3. Freezers

You might have picked up this trick from your grandma or grandpa and thought it was a good idea to hide a stack of cash in your freezer, but sadly, the jig is up; burglars know about this hiding spot and will find your valuables.

#4. Office Drawers

This one’s kind of obvious. It might not be the best choice to hide things in a drawer. It’s one of the first places a burglar will look, even if it’s locked.

#5. Liquor Cabinets

According to the source, a liquor cabinet is not the best place to hide things; as a matter of fact, if I were a burglar, I would probably be stealing your liquor as well.

#6. Medicine Cabinets

If someone is willing to break into your home, they’re probably going to be looking for drugs as well, and what better place to look?

#7. Unattached Safes

Safes are a great place to keep your valuables, but unfortunately, it only piques the interest of a burglar; they assume something valuable is hidden in there, and they might just take the whole safe with them.

#8. Dresser Drawers

This feels like a "duh" to me.

#9. Closets

The source says closets throughout the house, but especially the ones in the main bedroom, are places burglars will look. Also, if you’re hiding in one of those closets, I would consider a different hiding spot for yourself as well.

#10. Under The Mattress

This might be the most obvious place to hide something; while you might want to keep a knife under your bed, don’t put any valuables there. That’s where the burglar will look.

If you have valuable items hidden in any of these spots, you might want to consider switching things up. Be safe out there.