Tag: Crime

  • The Most Daring Prison Break-Outs

    The Most Daring Prison Break-Outs

    Jail Breaks conjure up images of blockbuster movies and great fiction books. However some of the biggest Jail Breaks have been the ones that have taken place in real life. Convicts have gone to great lengths to find freedom. While some have been successful in their quest most have been recaptured.

  • Steals of the Century, History’s Priceless Stolen Items

    Steals of the Century, History’s Priceless Stolen Items

    This infographic shows how some of the most confounding and high profile items ever to be stolen include a world famous Renaissance painting, millions of diamonds, a huge archaeological artefact of colossal proportions, a famous war General’s lock of hair and the blood of a Pope.

  • FBI: Ove 2.2 Millions Burglaries Annually

    FBI: Ove 2.2 Millions Burglaries Annually

    There is a good chance that burglars are watching your home, while you are away at work. Many burglaries happen between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm. Are your valuables protected? Home safes are a great way to protect your valuables from thieves. While home security systems are important ways to protect your…

  • ADS Security Unveils Infographic Detailing What to do When a Burglary Happens to You

    ADS Security Unveils Infographic Detailing What to do When a Burglary Happens to You

    ADS Security has released an infographic that illustrates the steps you should take if you arrive at the scene of a burglary at your home or business.

  • Money, Murder & The Mona Lisa: The Most Creative Heists of All-Time

    Money, Murder & The Mona Lisa: The Most Creative Heists of All-Time

    What’s the best way to steal a billion dollars? These seven epic heists show there’s a million ways to steal, but only a few ways to get away with it…

  • How Bad is Burglary in the United States?

    How Bad is Burglary in the United States?

    While burglary in the United States has been in decline over the past few years it’s still a very serious issue. A burglary occurs on average every 14.4 seconds in the US, a rate that’s 4x higher than any other country in the world.

  • Does Crime Pay?

    Does Crime Pay?

    From a purely practical standpoint, committing a crime is a gamble that either pays off handsomely or results in some pretty serious punishment. A criminal has to be willing to gamble years of his or her life being wasted in prison against the possibility of a big payoff. Of course, this view of crime avoids…