Top 5 Thefts We Most Fear
1. Being Mugged
To mug in the verb form means to assault or menace a person with the intent of robbery. To be mugged means physical injury and loss of valuables. There is also emotional injury involved. There are people who get traumatized after even just one experience. And who wouldn’t? Not only are your valuables lost, your sense of physical and personal security was also invaded.
2. Being Burgled
To be a victim of burglary is to experience a violation of your privacy, and in your own territory. It makes you feel like you are not even safe in your own home.
3. Having their car stolen
You saved for it, kept it clean and sleek, washed it every week… and one day, it’s gone. Stolen. How would you feel? Understandably upset. Not to mention it makes you feel like buying a new car might become a waste if it were stolen again. Having a car stolen would be especially scary if it happens on your own home or garage. Talk about home intrusion and invasion.
4. Being Pickpocketed
A pickpocket is a person who steals money, wallets, and others, in the pockets of people in public and crowded places. One minute, you have your wallet in your back pocket, and when you reach for it twenty minutes late, it’s not there anymore. Swiped. And you didn’t know when it was taken and who it was. This can give a shock to some people who think that being in public place with lots of eyes watching can be a safe haven from thieves. It can save you from an assault, of course. But you’d still be scared a little at how someone can just swipe your money off you in a place full of people.
5. Being Car Jacked
A car jack is when a thief forcibly steals a car from its owner. Imagine yourself just opening your car door when someone approaches you and sticks a knife or gun on your back. He wants your keys, maybe some of your money, and your car. There are instances wherein violence and assault can be involved.
