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String Of Home Invasions Shock Some Law Enforcement
Deputies say it could be the highest in decades

POSTED: 7:09 pm PST January 26, 2009
UPDATED: 8:13 pm PST January 26, 2009


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. –– Sheriff's deputies say it's been decades since they've seen so many home invasions in such a short amount of time. Police and deputies said it's pretty logical. Once the economy goes down, crime goes up, especially burglaries and robberies, and in recent cases home invasions.

Deputy Kenny Williams of the Sheriffs Office said,"I've been in the department 23 years. I can't recall a stream of incidents occurring like this before."

In about one week, three home invasion robberies took place, two of them in east Bakersfield. Police said it's extremely unusual.  

Sgt. Greg Terry of the Bakersfield Police Department said, "Home invasiona are very rare. Random ones are very rare. Most often the case there is a connection between victim and suspect."

"It seems like the people hit recently are connected to the robbers through narcotics use," said Williams.

In at least one of these cases, the robber blamed the tough economy on his actions. Whatever the reason, police said robbers usually target victims who carry a lot of money or valuables.

"Not necessarily that the victim is engaging in any criminal conduct. It could be the type of business they're in," said Terry.

Robbers then typically stalk the victim before robbing them, usually by knocking on their door and forcing entry.

"Don't keep the valuables that you may have at your house. Limit your patterns, don't have the same pattern. Don't leave and come home at the same time every day. Change the route you come home. Be aware of your surroundings," said Terry.

If you see someone following you, chances are you're being targeted. As always don't open your door to strangers. Also police recommend sturdy locks and an alarm.

how about sturdy locks and some Firearms.

Can I punch him in the neck and blame the economy?

And should I be surprised....

If the guy can still draw breath to talk, the home invasion was handled improperly.

This will be the crime of the future.
Be safe gang...

If the robbers choose the wrong home/"right" home, this could be a self correcting problem.

*BOOM*

Carry your IRON everywhere !  The turds are getting restless .

I also predict, assuming the economy continues to worsen, that you will begin to see "kidnapping for ransom" bloom as a way of life.   This is quite popular in Mexico and could easily spill over into this country - especially since our border security is a joke.  How does one defend against this?   Other than CCW for board members and spouses, I am not sure.

Times are tough, yo. Have pity on our disadvantaged brethren.

Shoot 'em dead.

isn't wealth redistribution supported by our MSM and new black panther president though

If you got to do a home invasion do it to a wealthy ObongoX supporter.