We have a population of gypsies in my area, and they are notorious for clever thefts by misdirection. I had one family come by asking if they could have their kids pose in my field of bluebonnets for pictures. I let them, but kept a constant eye on them. My shed has been burglarized and a ladder had been stolen since.
Ugh. Thats too bad.
I also lock up everything in my shed and garage.
My neighbors do not lock anything. I could go over there right now and walk in the side or back door.
They have had countless things stolen from their home and cars. Husband always says “ well, i don’t think like a criminal” That’s ok, the criminals are thinking for you.