Ep 5. One Illegal Angel

It Takes A Thief season 1 episode 5 titled "One Illegal Angel", features the hosts Matt Johnston and Jon Douglas Rainey, as they meet with a woman named Safiya in Teaneck, New Jersey. Safiya's home was recently burglarized, and all her jewelry was stolen. She is now very concerned as she has a valuable tiara in her possession that she is scared will be targeted next. Matt and Jon decide to investigate the case and help Safiya in protecting her valuable possessions.

The hosts begin their investigation by checking Safiya's house for signs of forced entry and possible security breaches. They also interview Safiya and her family to get a better understanding of the situation. The hosts soon discover that Safiya's house does not have any proper security systems in place, which makes it a very easy target for burglars.

Matt and Jon recommend several high-tech security systems for Safiya's house, which includes installing a tunnel chaser system, motion detectors, and a surveillance camera. They also advise Safiya to keep her valuable possessions in a safe place, preferably a safe deposit box. The hosts stress upon Safiya the importance of being vigilant and taking adequate measures to protect her valuables from thieves.

The hosts then conduct an extensive investigation to track down the burglars who broke into Safiya's house. They visit several pawn shops in the area to look for any signs of Safiya's jewelry. They eventually get a break in the case when they find a man who is in possession of a piece of jewelry that belongs to Safiya. The man leads the hosts to the person who sold him the piece of jewelry, who then leads them to the burglars who stole Safiya's jewelry.

Matt and Jon confront the burglars and urge them to return Safiya's stolen property. They also talk to them about the consequences of their actions and encourage them to change their ways. The burglars eventually confess to the crime and return all of Safiya's stolen jewelry.

In the end, the hosts help Safiya install all the necessary security systems in her house, which would help her protect her valuable possessions from any future burglaries. They also advise her to remain vigilant and ensure that her home remains protected at all times.

Overall, It Takes A Thief season 1 episode 5 "One Illegal Angel" is a thrilling episode that follows the hosts as they solve a burglary case and help Safiya protect her valuable possessions. The episode showcases the importance of taking adequate measures to protect one's home and valuables, and the consequences of not doing so.