M.O. of a burglary, Once he finds an open house, every burglar has a modus operandi, an M.O., like the following. 1. Entry to an empty house often isn(...)

Original Toronto Star caption: M.O. of a burglary; Once he finds an open house; every burglar has a modus operandi; an M.O.; like the following. 1. Entry to an empty house often isn't a problem because 20 per cent of the time the door is open. If locked; a good kick or a sharp pry with a tire iron will open it. If the front of the house is too visible; the burglar might break is small window in the kitchen door; reach in and unlock it. 2. Once in; the burglar opens another door as an escape route.