Jennifer Gomez, a renowned cat burglar, recently discussed her criminal career on the podcast ‘Locked In With Ian Bick’, revealing the details of her extensive thievery. Over her career, Gomez carried out break-ins at more than 200 homes, amassing approximately $7 million. She shared the strategic methods she used to target some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Florida.
During the podcast, Gomez explained her preference for high-value homes, specifically targeting properties worth at least a million dollars. She aimed for houses situated in cul-de-sacs or those with easy access to streets to avoid getting lost.
Her background, with parents who were physicians, gave her insight into the typical security measures of affluent homes, such as privacy fences, which provided cover for her activities.
She noted, “I always wanted homes that were nice. I mean, at least million-dollar homes. I would always try to find a home that was in a cul-de-sac so I wouldn’t get lost in there or a home that backed up to a street. I knew a lot of things about how wealthy people lived because my parents were both physicians. They’re probably going to have a privacy fence of some kind. I can hide behind that when I get in their backyard. I’m completely concealed.”
Gomez also preferred to carry out her break-ins during rainy weather. She found that the rain reduced the chances of being spotted since people were less likely to be outside, and rain droplets on windows made it harder for anyone to see clearly. She stated, “Because people are not outside, they’re not gardening; there’s not landscapers, there’s not anyone jogging in the neighbourhood. And even if they are somewhere they can see me, there’s, like, rain droplets on the window, so they really don’t know what they’re looking at.”
With a keen eye for detail, Gomez paid close attention to security indicators, viewing them as signals of valuable assets. She recognized that homes with security systems were likely protecting something of value, which made them attractive targets for her. When aware of an alarm system, she would find ways to circumvent it.
Further discussing her approach, Gomez ensured that no one was home before proceeding with the theft. She would sometimes knock and call out to check if anyone was inside, using names like “Miss Sarah” or “Miss Suzanne” as a pretext. If anyone answered, she would simply leave.
For her thefts, Gomez avoided wearing makeup, opted for shoes of different sizes, and used a plain Chevy Impala for travel.