It’s an unsettling discovery. You walk out to your car and find a flower tucked under the windshield wiper. Or perhaps you find a strange flyer stuck to your front door. Your mind immediately starts to race. Is this a random act, or does it mean something more sinister? The idea that burglars leave objects to mark potential targets is a persistent one. It circulates widely on social media, for instance. But is there any truth to it? Let’s separate the myths from the reality and explore the real reasons criminals might leave things behind.
