Knight aimed to raid cabins during the week, when most vacationers were likely away. Many of the cabins were their vacation homes and even if something was missing, how much could they really remember after a week away?
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He wanted to leave as few traces of his presence as possible. If he could find any spare keys, he would pocket them or keep them hidden someplace safe so he could access the cabin without fuss at a later date.
Knight was so careful not to raise any suspicions that he never returned things haphazardly. He took extra steps to ensure things he borrowed ended up exactly where he left them, as they had been left before he’d taken them.
Once, he pilfered a canoe in hope of accessing cabins across the water. When he returned it to its rightful owners, he did not just leave it drenched in water, out in the open. He concealed it beneath foliage, as though nature had taken it rather than a living human being.
When Knight went on one of his risky adventures, he was careful to take just what he needed. Of course, sometimes what he needed was quite a bit, especially when it came to food.
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Sugary snacks were popular with the hermit. Chocolate bars, snack cakes, and other confectionary would keep him plump and prevent him from wasting away in the cold. He was also quite fond of sodas, Mountain Dew in particular. When he came across the drink, he swiped it without much thought.
Of course, a full stomach could get him only so far. He also needed to maintain his shelter and get creative about staying warm.
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He snatched some tarp to hang over the boulders that made up his lovely home. He’d also take a blanket here, a nice jacket there. Magazines and books were a common way for him to keep himself entertained and his mine sharp. His victims had plenty of those. His favorites were National Geographic and Playboy.
Knight was so careful about his raids that he never smashed windows or axed down doors. His approach was much gentler and showed great reverence to his victims’ property.
He’d dismantle a door from its hinges and then sneak into the cabin. Once he was through, he’d skillfully reinstall the door.
