Life of Crime for a 76-year-old?

This week's issue of Feb. 6 features a story about some burglary victims getting their belongings back. Well, some of their items. Their high-end jewelry was not found. Big surprise there.

According to police, a 76-year-old man, Kermit Gabel, allegedly stole these items that Exeter Police displayed on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 for victims.

If Gabel, a.k.a. "The Silver Burglar" (for allegedly taking silverware) had been a burglar all of his life, do you realize how sad that is? It's sad choosing to do things that mess with people's feelings and memories instead live a life of freedom. It makes me think about the decisions that people make that shape their lives. And how people fall into this lifestyle of crime.

I was happy to find out that a lot of burglary victims were able to find their belongings. I'm sure it gives people a lot of relief too.