It Takes a Thief was an American reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel from February 2, 2005 to April 13, 2007. The show's premise features two former burglars who use their unique expertise to teach people in an unusual way to protect their homes. With the homeowners' permission, Matt Johnston and Jon Douglas Rainey, the show's hosts, stage a full-fledged break-in as their victims watch on closed-circuit television or pre...
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It Takes a Thief was an American reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel from February 2, 2005 to April 13, 2007. The show's premise features two former burglars who use their unique expertise to teach people in an unusual way to protect their homes. With the homeowners' permission, Matt Johnston and Jon Douglas Rainey, the show's hosts, stage a full-fledged break-in as their victims watch on closed-circuit television or pre-recorded video playback device. Rainey assumes the burglar role and plans and executes the break-ins while Johnston acts as mentor to the security-challenged homeowners. Immediately following the burglary, Rainey and Johnston meet with the residents to return their stolen goods and explain to them what they have been doing wrong. Matt Johnston then organizes a complete security makeover and provides additional safety tips. Weeks later, Johnston and Rainey return and attempt another break-in to test whether the homeowners are using their new...
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