What do the burglars say? News station asks convicts what keeps them away

Do you ever wonder whether your home security system or “Beware of Dog” sign actually keeps burglars away?

We did too. So KGW's investigative team sent letters to 86 inmates currently serving time for burglary in the Oregon Department of Corrections. The inmates were asked to respond anonymously to 17 questions detailing how they broke in, when the crime occurred and what they were looking for.

What we learned could help you keep your home safe from burglaries. Check out the story at WFAA..com.

This story was originally published October 31, 2016 at 11:22 AM with the headline "What do the burglars say? News station asks convicts what keeps them away."