Beware: Robber Working Dallas Area Open Houses!
I hope that others will periodically re-blog this important post. To my knowledge, this man has not been apprehended. At this point in time, there is no indication that he is a physical danger to Realtors. As always, remember to remind Sellers to remove or secure valuables in their home. If you have additional information about this man, please contact the authorities.
Beware: Robber Working Dallas Area Open Houses!
This happened to two agents in my office this past weekend. They shared their experience with those of us in the office with the hope that it doesn't happen to anyone else.
If you are a homeowner with your home on the market, PLEASE lock up or remove all valuables and prescriptions from your home before showings and open houses. If you are a real estate agent, keep watch on everyone who walks through the door while you are in the house.
As reported by one of the agents: "A man came to two open houses and robbed jewelry from the houses this past Saturday. He stole a diamond engagement ring and Rolex watch at one home and two costume jewelry rings at the other. One of the houses was close to Hockaday {School} and the other was just a few blocks north of Forest Lane. One of the homeowners found a blog which shows his picture so please take a good look. He was very friendly in his 50's, told me he lost his wife this year and he was moving up here from Houston for a job with a new company. Also said he had five children but they all lived out of state."
The robber, Steven Breed, evidently has a past history of similar crimes. The Plano Police Department notified the Collin County Association of Realtors that he was recently released from jail and is again suspected in the theft of personal belongings from homes. He was jailed about a year ago for stealing from homes he visited under the guise that he was an interested buyer.
Be on the lookout for this man and call the police if he shows up at your open house.
Update: I had a message from another agent this morning who had an encounter with the robber this weekend in Richardson. Steven was driving a BLACK four door FORD FOCUS and is now about 100 pounds lighter than in either of the pictures.
He sometimes goes by the alias “Max Holloway”.
Links to some articles about him:
http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2010/05/19/dallas-crook-poses-as-home-buyer/
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Cops-Say-Man-Suspected-of-Theft-Posed-as-Homebuyer-98803314.html
http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/frisco/headlines/20100807-Suspect-in-home-tour-thefts-back-2078.eceLorrie Semler, e-PRO, GRI, SRES
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