Imagine Mark, a talented graphic designer living in the bustling Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. He poured his heart into transforming his detached garage into a vibrant, sunlit studio – a true creative sanctuary away from the main house. It was where he kept his high-end Mac setup, specialized drawing tablets, and even a vintage synthesizer collection he’d meticulously restored. For months, he felt secure; his main house had a robust alarm, security cameras, and solid locks. But the studio? Well, it just had the standard garage door lock and a simple deadbolt on the side door. “Who’d bother with the garage?” he thought.
Then came the morning he found the side door pried open, the deadbolt