Name: It Takes a Thief
Released: 2005-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jon Douglas Rainey, Matt Johnston

TV Show · Crime · Reality

Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, "It Takes a Thief" exposes the security flaws of a home by unleashing two uniquely qualified experts, ex-burglars who provide vital insights into the workings of the criminal mind. After the shock of witnessing their home being ransacked, homeowners are provided with a home security makeover.

2005 · 43m

Starring Jon Douglas Rainey, Matt Johnston

EPISODE 1

Bachelor Break-In

Bachelors John, Angelo and Mark try and change habits of a lifetime in a bid to save their Big Boys Toys and John's most treasured childhood possessions. Follow the bachelor boys through an intense day of shocks, surprises and lessons.
EPISODE 2

Heist in the Suburbs

Follow Henry and Susie as they watch their home gets ransacked and a thief makes off with thousands of dollars worth of goods as well as priceless mementos. In the end, see if the couple finally gets on the same page when it comes to home security.
EPISODE 3

Mom Knows Best

Ginger and Bennett have argued about home security since they got married 25 years ago. She constantly reminds him to secure the home; security holds no importance to him. Their daughter, Kimberley follows in her father's footsteps. It turns alarming!
EPISODE 4

City Slickers

Newlyweds, Sunitha and Eric tempt fate and find out how their charming old style home they recently moved into is an easy target for a burglar. The two describe their neighborhood as safe, quiet, and feel their dogs barking would keep a burglar out.
EPISODE 5

Pinching the Painter

Burglarized once and no change! Danny and Teresa have much to protect: jewelry, electronics and Danny's art- worth tens-of-thousands of dollars. Their son, Damon, is diligent about protecting the house. Can security be art for all to be interested?
EPISODE 6

The Great Harley Heist

Single females, Marlene and Katrina see the madness in their security methods as they protect their unlocked home in a wholly unorthodox manner. Resident thief John shows them how their own security ideas can work precariously against them!