• 2005
  • 46m
It Takes a Thief

Summary Two guys teach families how to secure their homes, by first breaking into them. View more details

  • 2005
  • 46m

It Takes a Thief

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Matthew T. Johnston Jon Douglas Rainey Michael Pepple Clive Young

All cast & crew

8.2

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Genres : Crime Reality-TV

Release date : Feb 1, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Connecticut, USA

Production companies : Lion Television

Summary Two guys teach families how to secure their homes, by first breaking into them. View more details

Details

Genres : Crime Reality-TV

Release date : Feb 1, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Connecticut, USA

Production companies : Lion Television

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Episode 1 • Feb 01, 2005
Bachelor Break-In
Bachelors John, Angelo and Mark try and change habits of a lifetime in a bid to save their Big Boys Toys and John's most treasured childhood possessions. Follow the bachelor boys through an intense day of shocks, surprises and lessons.
Episode 2 • Feb 08, 2005
Heist in the Suburbs
Follow Henry and Susie as they watch their home gets ransacked and a thief makes off with thousands of dollars worth of goods as well as priceless mementos. In the end, see if the couple finally gets on the same page when it comes to home security.
Episode 3 • Feb 15, 2005
Mom Knows Best
Ginger and Bennett have argued about home security since they got married 25 years ago. She constantly reminds him to secure the home; security holds no importance to him. Their daughter, Kimberley follows in her father's footsteps. It turns alarming!
Episode 4 • Feb 22, 2005
City Slickers
Newlyweds, Sunitha and Eric tempt fate and find out how their charming old style home they recently moved into is an easy target for a burglar. The two describe their neighborhood as safe, quiet, and feel their dogs barking would keep a burglar out.
Episode 5 • Mar 01, 2005
Pinching the Painter
Burglarized once and no change! Danny and Teresa have much to protect: jewelry, electronics and Danny's art- worth tens-of-thousands of dollars. Their son, Damon, is diligent about protecting the house. Can security be art for all to be interested?
Episode 6 • Mar 08, 2005
The Great Harley Heist
Single females, Marlene and Katrina see the madness in their security methods as they protect their unlocked home in a wholly unorthodox manner. Resident thief John shows them how their own security ideas can work precariously against them!
Episode 7 • Mar 15, 2005
Three Women and a Burglar
Suzanne and her twin daughters Keisha and Karla want to feel safe again after having been robbed in the past.
Episode 8 • Mar 22, 2005
Grand Theft Autos
Forty-two-year old bachelor Mark lives in a waterfront dream house- tiki bar with plenty of high-ticket goodies a thief would love to get his hands on; he installed alarms and cameras, but it's still open and unlocked. It's time for a special visit...
Episode 9 • Apr 12, 2005
Like Mother, Like Daughter
After two robberies, single mom Stephanie still has problems finding time to secure her home. While she leaves the windows and doors open and unlocked, her attitude has been passed down to her teenage daughter who climbs through the kitchen window...
Episode 10 • Mar 29, 2005
Reading, Writing and Robberies
Ryan and Camilla grew up in houses where security was not a concern -- that's not the case with their current home. The couple's two small children run in and out of doors with ease ... might it be just as simple for a thief?
Episode 11 • Dec 31, 1969
Desperate Housewife
Phil and Roseann live in a Manhattan suburb with their two young children. Phil leaves doors unlocked while Roseann won't stay home alone at night. Can Phil be convinced to take his home security more seriously, and can Roseann overcome her intense fears?
Episode 12 • Dec 31, 1969
Little Women
Liz is raising two precocious young daughters in suburban Connecticut. Liz doesn't even know if her basement windows even have locks because she's too scared to get near the spider webs! Jon shows her first hand what there really is to fear.
Episode 13 • Dec 31, 1969
Something Old, Something New
For homeowners Paul and April, taking on the responsibility of an older home with its original doors and windows has been a challenge. Paul's misdirected priority of decor over deadlocks is corrected when he realizes how vulnerable he's left his family.
Episode 14 • Dec 31, 1969
Thief and the Single Lady
Loryn, a divorced mother of two grown children, saved for years to buy her dream house. It has everything she could want, but what good are these things when she doesn't seem to have burglar proofing her home high on her priority list?
Episode 15 • Sep 12, 2005
Diamond Dealer
Bruce, an auctioneer, buys and sells expensive jewelry and often brings his large inventory home at night. His bustling, five-bedroom city home has very little security, a point that concern's Bruce's fiancee.
Episode 16 • Sep 18, 2005
Cops and Robbers
Donna and Vinnie live in Central Jersey with their young daughter. Their home is full of valuables, classic autos and irreplaceable sports memorabilia, but Vinnie doesn't think they'll ever get robbed. Enter, Jon! Time for a little reality check.
Episode 17 • Oct 26, 2005
Good Cop, Bad Cop
A.J., Angie and their two young girls live in a rural ranch-style home with no nearby neighbors, shrubbery for cover, streetlights or security on their main doors and garage. This concerns Angie, but not her husband. What's unusual about this scenario? A.J. is a policeman who deals with home invasions every week.
Episode 18 • Nov 01, 2005
Leave It to Grandma
Dorianne and Sean were never concerned about home security until Sean's car was broken into in their driveway. Still, Dorianne and Sean continue to sacrifice security for the convenience of a home with unlocked doors.
Episode 19 • Sep 19, 2005
Special Assignment: Big Brother
Matt and Jon are on special assignment when Frank, the show's security consultant, asks them to teach his brother a lesson. Frank's brother thinks all he needs is his Doberman Pincher for protection. Matt and Jon are out to prove him wrong.
Episode 20 • Sep 20, 2005
Security He Said/She Said
Arthur designed the Long Island house he lives in with his wife Diana and their daughter. Ambitious when it comes to security, he wired the house with a state-of-the-art alarm system and installed solid locks. Trouble is, he never hooked up the system or fixed the locks that didn't work.
Episode 21 • Nov 15, 2005
Shape Up or Ship Out
Edna has lived in her home for 44 years and plans to live out her retirement years there. Her grown sons, Gary and George, live nearby and worry about her safety. Matt and Jon try to turn around her security system so that Edna can stay in her home.
Episode 22 • Sep 21, 2005
Daddy's Little Girl
Andrea and her husband Dylan, have just moved into their first home as husband and wife. Her father paid for the Porsche in the drive way, the new windows in back, and the only decent locks on the doors. Andrea is about to get a lesson in security.
Episode 23 • Sep 22, 2005
Bed and Break-Ins
Jennifer gets a lesson in trust when a potential guest at her Bed and Breakfast teams up with Jon to target her home and business, to show her just how vulnerable her business is, and what she can do to prevent future theft.
Episode 24 • Sep 11, 2005
Big Burglar on Campus
30 frat boys living under one roof with not a care in the world besides how to pay for beer-it's a burglar's dream. It's time these boys get a lecture in home security. See whether they pass their final security exam.
Episode 25 • Nov 07, 2005
A Silent Robbery
Anthony and Cathy work hard to provide a wonderful home for their three children. But Cathy is hearing-impaired and the thought of a break-in terrifies her, especially when Anthony is away on business. This family needs to get real about home security.
Episode 26 • Sep 25, 2005
Wine, Dine and Dash
Ron, Joanne and their four kids live on the grounds of their family-owned vineyard. Since he's in and out of his house frequently, Ron never bothers to lock doors or any of his barns, although strangers stop by constantly to ask him about his fine wines. See how Ron reacts when he sees a stranger walking off with his gun collection, his wine machinery and boxes and boxes of his own wine ... and his family business in the process.
Episode 27 • Sep 13, 2005
Haven in the Hood
Malaika lives alone in a high-crime neighborhood. She's been mugged in the past and takes home security very seriously but with a pricey art collection and a $50,000 Mercedes in the driveway, sometimes "seriously" isn't good enough.
Episode 28 • Sep 14, 2005
Shaking Up the Southern Comfort
Accused of being too trusting, Teresa & Don sometimes don't even feel the need to carry house keys during the day. That is until Jon turns up in disguise - and receives an open invite from Teresa to case the house from the inside!
Episode 29 • Sep 15, 2005
Open House
One would think that single mom and real-estate agent Andie would know a thing or two about home security. After all, she shows houses to people for a living. Jon has to find a way in, and out, without getting noticed to teach Andie her lesson.
Episode 30 • Sep 26, 2005
Unlocking the Past
In 2003 Clive and Michelle were violently mugged close to their home. They were affected so much that to this day, they won't walk around the neighborhood at night. Now with six-month-old, Ava in the picture, a security system is an even bigger priority.
Episode 31 • Oct 02, 2005
Collecting Bad Habits
Mark knows his wife, Tracy, has sloppy security habits and has resigned himself to walking behind her to lock up the doors and windows. Tracy doesn't think they're at risk and even leaves her purse, keys and garage opener in her unlocked car!
Episode 32 • Oct 04, 2005
Inherited Fortune
Safe in suburbia, Lori and Scott never thought twice about home security ... until Lori unexpectedly inherited a small fortune in valuables, including a pricey art collection. Will their sense of security catch up to their newfound wealth in time to stop Jon from taking it from them?
Episode 33 • Oct 10, 2005
And Burglar Makes Four
Justine and Angelo have a two-year-old daughter, Isabella, and their new baby is due any minute. Before the big day, Mom and Dad realize they need to get their security priorities straight.
Episode 34 • Oct 16, 2005
Nighttime Is the Right Time
When Stephanie and Ray returned from vacation they found their house robbed and car stolen. Since then, they've moved into the country and their new home is outfitted with an alarm, motion sensors and a barking dog. Will these upgrades be enough?
Episode 35 • Oct 24, 2005
Party Crashers
A New Jersey couple and their teenage daughters are known for throwing parties in their large suburban home complete with a pool, gyroscope, rock wall and pool table. When Jon crashes a bash, this unsuspecting family is in for a security reality check.
Episode 36 • Oct 30, 2005
Mi casa es su casa
Julio and Yolanda fled Nicaragua to the US seeking a better and safer life for their children. Security played a major role in their move since the family was robbed five times. Despite their best efforts, home security is still no protection for them.
Episode 37 • Nov 06, 2005
Big Apple Break-In
A wealthy Manhattan man fills his historic brownstone with hundreds of thousands of dollars in artwork and furniture; he relies only on his neighbors and street traffic to keep him safe from burglary. Matt and Jon attempt to show him the error of his ways.
Episode 38 • Nov 20, 2005
Car Repair... or Robbery?
Steven is living his dream: He is running his own auto repair shop where he fixes and maintains very expensive cars. The problem is that he's not taking great security measures, and if his business gets wiped out, he'll have nothing for himself or his family.
Episode 39 • Nov 28, 2005
Jonny's Angels
Jon, Matt and two bikini-clad accomplices breach the security of an English manor home while Max, the homeowner, watches in shock and awe. Will Max be able to secure his estate and keep Jon from driving off with his hot wheels and priceless antiques?
Episode 40 • Dec 04, 2005
Theft on the Water
Trisha is a widow who continues to manage her late husband's marina business. However, she also continues to neglect security. With a house that is full of memories and emotional ties, how will Trisha cope when she sees how vulnerable her beloved possessions really are?
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