I'm a bit mystified about the concept of hiding in a closet. I'm not saying it doesn't make sense, because it does to some extent. But don't most security systems set off an unbearably loud alarm sound that you can hear throughout the entire neighborhood? What burgular would run the risk of taking extra time to "rummage" when the whole neighborhood can hear that *something* is amiss?
funny you say because i said the exact same thing to the technician when he was putting the key pad in the closet and he said people do break in homes to commit violent acts. we would need to hold off the attacker long enough for the police response. scary shit.