Factors which embolden & discourage thieves

[punafish]

I absolutely believe a preventive approach is effective. I keep my eye on my neighbor's homes and they keep an eye on mine. Just the other night two suspicious cars were blocking the street in front of my house. I went out, clicked a few pictures (didn't show up in the dark too well, though). When they saw the flash, they left.

Haven't had a break in in our immediate vicinity since I've been here, knock on wood...