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The '''burglar''' is an [[NPC]] in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'' who will sneak onto a lot when all Sims are sleeping, most often during the night, and attempt to steal items from the household. The burglar in ''The Sims'' was male, and known only as "Some Sneaky Sim." In ''The Sims 2'' and ''The Sims 3'', burglars can be either male or female. Burglars can steal possessions of any size, and will often steal the most valuable items on the lot. Burglars can be arrested by the [[police]] if they are summoned quickly
==The Sims==
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Burglars will steal the closest and most expensive objects they can find.
Installing a burglar alarm in the home
==The Sims 2==
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Some Sims, particularly [[Fortune]] Sims, often have "getting something stolen" as a [[Wants and Fears|fear]]. If someone in the household encounters the Burglar, they will often react with fright. When the police arrive, the officer will attempt to apprehend the burglar by [[fighting]] them; if successful, the burglar will surrender, but if the officer is defeated, the burglar will escape. If the police officer and the burglar cannot get into a position that allows them to fight, the burglar will flee with their loot. Depending on how long it takes for the officer to reach the burglar, the burglar may have time to steal an object after the police cruiser arrives.
With ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business|Open for Business]]'', Sims with a Silver or Gold [[Robotics]] Badge can use the [[Robot Crafting Station]] to craft [[Robotics#SentryBot|SentryBots]], which are designed to patrol a house and shock any burglars that may enter with an electric current, causing them to run off the lot.
Something that is useful to have in mind is that, on rare occasions, the player can immediately go to buy mode or build mode if the burglar has ''just'' entered the lot and the game has not picked up on it. This can be very helpful if it can be managed, but it is not something that should be counted on. In most cases, there will be a short pause right before the burglar arrives. This can also help determine when the burglar is about to arrive.
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*A [[car]] with an alarm installed can serve as an outdoor alarm. It will go off if a burglar comes within 6 or 7 tiles of the car. Since a car will often be one of the more expensive objects on a lot, a burglar may come within range of the alarm as they "case" the lot. If a car alarm goes off before the burglar has entered the house, it will not wake Sims sleeping in the house, and any alarms in the house will not sound, even if the burglar enters the house before being stopped by the police.
*Beginning with ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'', after a burglar has entered the lot, the burglar will appear in the Relationships panel for all Sims in the family. They will all be [[Fury|furious]] with the burglar, though they will not become enemies immediately. As with other Sims in the Relationships panel, it is possible to call the burglar on the phone and raise the relationship.
*[[Werewolf|Werewolves]] can fight the burglar like a cop. They will always win.
*[[Bigfoot]] will immediately scare the burglar away. If the burglar's [[bladder]] level is low, he/she will experience bladder failure.
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[[File:Burglar in TS3.jpg|thumb|A burglar in ''The Sims 3''.]]
[[File:Criminal!.png|thumb|An arrested burglar in ''The Sims 3''.]]
In ''[[The Sims 3]]'', burglars can be interacted with while on the job, which was not possible in previous games, though the options are very limited. Sims now have the power to stop them if they have the [[Brave]] trait or have the Can Apprehend Burglar [[hidden trait]], which gives them the option to "Fight" against the burglar. Winning against the burglar will force them to return the stolen items to the family inventory before leaving. Also, a pet with the [[aggressive]] trait can chase the burglar away. If the police were called, they may reward the Sim with some money for helping them catch the burglar. Their arrival is announced with a spooky tune.
Burglaries are more common if a household possesses a large house with lots of expensive objects. They may also occur in vacation homes{{vgversion|TS3:WA}} and [[penthouse]]s.{{vgversion|TS3:LN}} Although rare, burglars may sometimes appear when no Sims are at home. Burglars may enter through back doors, if there is one, and can pass through locked doors.
Like ''The Sims 2'', if the police were called, the officer and the burglar will fight. If the officer wins, the burglar will be arrested; otherwise the burglar will run off with their loot. Burglars will flee empty-handed if they are forced to fight the police before they steal any item on the lot. Even if they win the fight, they will still flee, leaving possessions untouched.
Sims will panic at the sight of a burglar on the lot. Unlike previous games, burglars will freak out when a burglar alarm that has gone off and be stunned, giving the police more time to arrive.
Playable Sims can also become burglars if they choose to become a thief through the [[Criminal#The Sims 3|Criminal]] career track, though this does not allow them to rob other houses. However, it is possible for any Sim, regardless of career track, to steal items if they have the [[Kleptomaniac]] trait. That trait allows a Sim to take 3 items from a residential or community lot that he/she is visiting at night.▼
▲Playable Sims can also become burglars if they choose to become a thief through the [[Criminal#The Sims 3|Criminal]] career track, though this does not allow them to rob other houses. However, it is possible for any Sim, regardless of career track, to steal items if they have the [[Kleptomaniac]] trait
There are many ways to counter a burglar in ''The Sims 3'':
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*Having the [[Light Sleeper]] trait as they will immediately wake up and call the police.
*[[Lucky]] Sims with the "Feeling Lucky" moodlet will never be robbed.
*[[Mummy|Mummies]] will scare burglars and cause them to retreat.
*Having a [[pet]] with either [[Aggressive]] or [[Loyal]] trait can help scare the burglar away.{{Vgversion|TS3:P}}
*[[Bonehilda]] can fight the burglar.
===Player notes===
*Using the <code>alwaysAllowBuildBuy on</code> cheat will allow players to enter the Build / Buy Modes when a burglar is on the lot.
*Home owners can set the burglar free while the police are inspecting the house. Afterward, the cop will give the Sim a stern warning to not set burglars free.
*A Sim with the [[Good (The Sims 3)|Good]] or [[Coward]] traits will refuse to fight the burglar, even if they have the [[Hidden Trait#Can Apprehend Burglar|Can Apprehend Burglar]] or [[Brave]] traits.
*Telling a pet to "Guard the House" increases the chance of a burglar appearing by 10%
▲*Telling a pet to "Guard the House" increases the chance of a burglar appearing by 10% for every 45 minutes.{{Vgversion|TS3:P}}
==See also==
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