It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
Documentary
Mystery
Drama
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Overview
A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: an actual home burglary, live, as it happens. Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, It Takes a Thief exposes the security flaws of a home by unleashing two uniquely qualified experts - ex-burglars - who will provide vital insights into the workings of the criminal mind.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2005-02-02
Runtime: 0h 46m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Episodes - Season 1
Bachelor Break-In
Bachelor Break-In
Episode 1
John, Angelo and Mark attempt to change a lifetime of bad habits in a bid to protect their ""big-boy"" toys and most treasured childhood possessions.
Heist in the Suburbs
Heist in the Suburbs
Episode 2
Henry and Susie differ on the security measures necessary to protect the contents of their rural home, including the priceless mementos left by their only son, who passed away at the age of 17.
Mom Knows Best
Mom Knows Best
Episode 3
Security-conscious Ginger has argued with her daughter and with Bennett, her husband of more than 25 years, about the issue. Will her fears be justified?
City Slickers
City Slickers
Episode 4
Newlyweds Sunitha and Eric see just how invulnerable their dog and neighbors are making their 1929 suburban house to a burglary.
Pinching the Painter
Pinching the Painter
Episode 5
Previous victims of thieves, Danny and Teresa have much to protect: jewelry, electronics and Danny's art, worth tens of thousands of dollars. Yet only their son, Damon, has been diligent about home security ... until now.
The Great Harley Heist
The Great Harley Heist
Episode 6
Jon and Matt visit a suburban neighborhood where most houses have no garage. The house they stop at belongs to Marlene and Katrina, two roomates who are as close as sisters. They learn that the smallest mistake, in this case leaving the 2nd story Bathroom window open, provides easy access to a thief. Jon makes off with stuff like a laptop, passports, jewelry, and Marlene's motorcycle.
Three Women and a Burglar
Three Women and a Burglar
Episode 7
Suzanne and her adult twin daughters ask for help in securing their house, already robbed twice and located in an unsafe neighborhood.
Grand Theft Autos
Grand Theft Autos
Episode 8
Matt and Jon visit a lakeside retreat known to the locals as Club Marko. Home to a batchelor who lives each day as if it were his last, it was well protected, or so the homeowner, Mark, thought. Security Cameras, Motion Detectors, and a top of the line Security System prove no match for Matt. The homeowner learned a big lesson as he watched his Plasma Screen TV, Safe, Motorcycles, and even his Cars get stolen.
Reading, Writing and Robberies
Reading, Writing and Robberies
Episode 9
Matt and Jon take a trip to New Jersey, to the home of Ryan and Camilla. Matt finds out that the only one who locks the doors in the house is their 3 year old daughter. After going through the house, they lock up and Jon tries to get in. It seems that an enclosed porch is the perfect cover for a thief. Jon broke a window with a piece of firewood and made off with bank files, jewelry, china, and the family's van.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Episode 10
Matt and Jon visit long island, to the home of Stephanie, a single mother of 2 who had been robbed twice already. They lock up the house, but, their efforts are wasted as six of the windows don't even lock. Jon gets in through the kitchen window and makes off with checks, pounds of jewelry, and even the family dog.
Desperate Housewife
Desperate Housewife
Episode 11
Once again in New Jersey, Matt & Jon visit the home of Roseann and Phil. Bill's unfinished projects have left Roseann feeling uneasy about being home at night, especially after robberies occurred in their neighborhood. Jon makes off with thousands of dollars in jewelry, collectibles, and fur coats and Phil learned that a golf club won't secure a patio door.
Little Women
Little Women
Episode 12
Matt & John go to Connecticut to visit the home of a single mom and her two daughters. Arachnophobia caused the homeowner to not check the cellar window. While it was locked, Jon used a cinderblock to smash out the glass and made out with thousands of dollards in Jewelry and Collectibles.
Something Old, Something New
Something Old, Something New
Episode 13
Matt & John visit a neighborhood outside NYC, to an old Tudor home. All the locks are original to the house, including the mortise locks on the side and back doors. Jon kicked in the side door and made off with jewelry, silverware, and the flat screen monitor for the computer. Matt secured the house while preserving it's old world charm.
Thief and the Single Lady
Thief and the Single Lady
Episode 14
Matt & John visit a suburban neighborhood outside of New York City. They find the home of a single mother whose children have moved out. She has lived all over the world and has expensive treasures from everywhere, including Sterling Silver and thousand dollar paintings. She learns a quick lesson when Jon makes off with all of it.
Diamond Dealer
Diamond Dealer
Episode 15
This episode will likely air in the fall when the show returns
Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers
Episode 16
This episode will likely air in the fall when the show returns
Good Cop, Bad Cop
Good Cop, Bad Cop
Episode 17
This episode will likely air in the fall when the show returns
Leave It to Grandma
Leave It to Grandma
Episode 18
Special Assignment: Big Brother
Special Assignment: Big Brother
Episode 19
Security He Said/She Said
Security He Said/She Said
Episode 20
Shape Up or Ship Out
Shape Up or Ship Out
Episode 21
Daddy's Little Girl
Daddy's Little Girl
Episode 22
Bed and Break-Ins
Bed and Break-Ins
Episode 23
Big Burglar on Campus
Big Burglar on Campus
Episode 24
A Silent Robbery
A Silent Robbery
Episode 25
Wine, Dine and Dash
Wine, Dine and Dash
Episode 26
Haven in the Hood
Haven in the Hood
Episode 27
Shaking Up the Southern Comfort
Shaking Up the Southern Comfort
Episode 28
Open House
Open House
Episode 29
Unlocking the Past
Unlocking the Past
Episode 30
Collecting Bad Habits
Collecting Bad Habits
Episode 31
Inherited Fortune
Inherited Fortune
Episode 32
And Burglar Makes Four
And Burglar Makes Four
Episode 33
Nighttime Is the Right Time
Nighttime Is the Right Time
Episode 34
Party Crashers
Party Crashers
Episode 35
Mi casa es su casa
Mi casa es su casa
Episode 36
Big Apple Break-In
Big Apple Break-In
Episode 37
Car Repair... or Robbery?
Car Repair... or Robbery?
Episode 38
Jonny's Angels
Jonny's Angels
Episode 39
Theft on the Water
Theft on the Water
Episode 40
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