The comment on Philly finding out about Avalon and Stone Harbor being quiet during the winter months and a haven for home break-ins. It's been like that for many years. When copper prices were very high, thieves would steal the copper from the outdoor showers and even went as far as stealing the A/C units. Their escape route was the south end of Stone Harbor to the Ocean Drive and then to North Wildwood Blvd. Scrap dealers eventually caught on to their antics and reported them to the police. Now, in order to sell scrap anything, you must show ID and prove you are a contractor to sell scrap.