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Post by Yoki on Aug 13, 2015 2:39:47 GMT
A super bizarro update ...
My husband just noticed that they also stole a small garbage can that he keeps by the chair where he watches TV. They literally left my Canon digital SLR sitting on the counter in plain view, but they stole the $1 plastic garbage can with garbage in it. WTF?!
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Post by Yoki on Aug 13, 2015 2:43:08 GMT
Ohhh ...
They probably used the garbage can to hold all the remotes & maybe the WiiU.
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Post by RiverIsis on Aug 13, 2015 3:00:33 GMT
So sorry this happened to you. I was just about to say they probably used the garbage can as a carrier.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 3:10:03 GMT
I'm so sorry {{{{ hugs }}}}
It's been almost 5 years since it happened to us and if I think about it, I still get pissed about it.
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Post by lancermom on Aug 13, 2015 3:14:43 GMT
I am so sorry that happened to you. Same thing here between 2-4 on a Friday afternoon. Our house is in country no trees around. Doors locked. Neighbors surrounded by trees doors unlocked not touched. I felt so violated.only one priceless valuable was stolen. Otherwise just stuff. I did lose all my pics from my DD first year in marching band. Luckily I had a friend that had enough for me to scrap. We now pray lightening doesn't strike twice. We were told by the police that the likelihood of being robbed again within 6 months goes way up. They know how to get into your house & they figure you've replaced everything that was stolen. This weekend makes five years. We have changed our habits, better doors etc.., we also know who did break into our home. I cringe when I see people posting their vacation pictures while still on vacation.
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Post by julieb on Aug 13, 2015 3:32:35 GMT
I'm so sorry - how scary. I'm curious as to how they got in your house. I feel like I'm a very cautious person and never leave my doors or windows on our lower level unlocked. When I mow the grass I even close the garage door because I'm worried someone will come in the house when I am in the back.
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Post by cherrie on Aug 13, 2015 3:33:03 GMT
My friend had a break in and they took the pillow case off her bed to fill it with jewelry, etc.
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 13, 2015 4:11:35 GMT
Oh man, that totally sucks. Sorry!
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Post by k8smom on Aug 13, 2015 4:13:51 GMT
I can't imagine how creepy that would be to have someone going through my home / things. I hope they catch the dum dums.
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Post by scrapperal on Aug 13, 2015 4:21:59 GMT
I'm so sorry - how scary. I'm curious as to how they got in your house. I feel like I'm a very cautious person and never leave my doors or windows on our lower level unlocked. When I mow the grass I even close the garage door because I'm worried someone will come in the house when I am in the back. That's smart. A friend was robbed when they were both upstairs and their downstairs back screen door was unlocked. OP, sorry to hear about the robbery. So glad your kitty is ok. I hope you get your computer back.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 4:33:20 GMT
Oh I'm so sorry. Thankful that it wasn't worse! Hugs to you...I'm sure you feel very violated..praying for peace for you and your family!
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 13, 2015 4:36:43 GMT
I had my car broken into and I felt violated. I can't even imagine my house. I hope they catch the b*stards!
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Post by my3freaks on Aug 13, 2015 4:36:53 GMT
I'm so sorry. This happened to us a long time ago, and I still remember that sick feeling. KNOWING someone was in your home, and just taking stuff that doesn't belong to them makes me SO angry. I hope you are able to get your photos back, that would be the worst thing for me.
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Post by hannahruth on Aug 13, 2015 5:04:58 GMT
I do feel for you, we have been robbed and it is the most gut wrenching feeling just knowing that someone who was not invited has been in your house and going through you things.
Took me a long time to get over it. Have since moved house so I am okay now.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 13, 2015 5:14:18 GMT
I hope the police catch them!
I'm so glad that you, your family, and your cat are all safe.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Aug 13, 2015 5:20:41 GMT
What a bunch of no good jerks! I hope they catch them.
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Post by my2apps2 on Aug 13, 2015 5:29:56 GMT
I'm so sorry that happened to you. It's an awful feeling, I know.
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Post by JoP on Aug 13, 2015 5:34:10 GMT
I'm so sorry this has happened - I hope they catch them
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Post by alexa11 on Aug 13, 2015 5:51:47 GMT
So sorry this happened to you- I know how you feel. My house was broken into a few years ago and it still pisses me off. I feel a little better when I get those restitution checks in the mail. I hope you recover some of your items.
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Post by pmk on Aug 13, 2015 5:55:01 GMT
I'm sorry this happened to you. Hope they can recover your items.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 13, 2015 6:38:56 GMT
Sorry you have had to go through this. I hope they catch the little shits.
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 13, 2015 8:51:54 GMT
What an awful and upsetting thing to happen! Hope the notification about the iMac helps the police find the people responsible.
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 13, 2015 8:57:15 GMT
I am so sorry that happened to you. Same thing here between 2-4 on a Friday afternoon. Our house is in country no trees around. Doors locked. Neighbors surrounded by trees doors unlocked not touched. I felt so violated.only one priceless valuable was stolen. Otherwise just stuff. I did lose all my pics from my DD first year in marching band. Luckily I had a friend that had enough for me to scrap. We now pray lightening doesn't strike twice. We were told by the police that the likelihood of being robbed again within 6 months goes way up. They know how to get into your house & they figure you've replaced everything that was stolen. I'm really sorry for all of you who have been through this. I can imagine the feeling of being violated is horrible! A coworker has had her house broken into two or three times. The second time was definitely within 6 months of the first and that was exactly what she said...they knew how to get in and the family had replaced the items by then. Rotten bastards...I hate thieves.
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Post by katiejane on Aug 13, 2015 9:00:45 GMT
Being burgled is horrid. I hope they find your stuff and the police can successfully prosecute. Thinking of you and I hope your house quickly feels safe and comfortable again x
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Post by Katie on Aug 13, 2015 11:28:10 GMT
I do feel for you, we have been robbed and it is the most gut wrenching feeling just knowing that someone who was not invited has been in your house and going through you things. Took me a long time to get over it. Have since moved house so I am okay now. I agree, it is the WORST feeling. We were robbed many years ago when we lived in a duplex in a not-so-great neighborhood. They took all our DVD's, CD's, stereo, and not much else. They took my laundry basket out of the bedroom which we used as a hamper, obviously to carry all of the stuff they stole. My checkbook was on the kitchen table but they left it. Camera was in plain sight but they left it. I have always suspected who did it, but no proof. I couldn't sleep for a week...it was such an awful feeling, wondering if they'd be back. Oh and thankfully my kitties didn't wander out the door too. Poor things were probably traumatized!
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 13, 2015 12:13:00 GMT
I'm sorry, I had a burglary years ago. . They took small expensive items and it took a few days before I realized what all was gone. They must have spent some time, and that made it an even more eerie feeling. The upside is I haven't been robbed since!, and developed more safety skills. I'm glad you are safe!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 12:30:18 GMT
I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I hope they'll be able to catch them.
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Post by PEArfect on Aug 13, 2015 12:34:36 GMT
I'm so sorry. I hope they catch the thieving bastards.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 12:52:16 GMT
That is such a violation and I think it would take me awhile to feel comfortable. I HATE bad people like this who are worthless pieces of s**t. I am so sorry this happened and hope your computer leads them to something helpful. Will the people who turned on the computer be able to know it is linked? I don't know if they can tell. I have the option to wipe the computer from here, but I don't want to do that if there's any chance we can get it back. I have thousands of photos on there, not all of which are backed up anywhere else. i can say with 99.9999999% certainty that you won't get your computer back sadly
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Post by Dalai Mama on Aug 13, 2015 12:58:11 GMT
That sucks.
To be honest, the idea of video surveillance monitoring would never fly with me. I don't like the idea of giving anyone the means to creep on my privacy.
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