Ugh. That sucks. I hate thieves. So many of us fall on hard times, but it takes a real piece of shit to go around stealing other people's stuff like they are somehow entitled to it.

Just the other day my partner had his car broken into. They stole some CDs, his check book and his photo I.D. badge for work (he works for the state). We found out the next day, that my friend's car across the street was also broken into, so I'm guessing the asshole just went though the entire parking lot.

I live in a wealthy part of town, though I am not wealthy. A lot of rich people live here, and there are police on every corner. You can't so much as walk down the street at night without being pulled over. They will ask what you are doing, and will follow you around if they feel you are bad news. I have a lot of respect for the cops here, and they did come here and take a report from my partner, but I think the reality is that most people never get their stuff back. Even if an officer was to come by and make you feel better about the situation, it wouldn't mean you had more of a chance of getting anything back. They just don't come dust for fingerprints and waste their time every time someone gets a T.V. or some CDs and games stolen. You know? It fucking sucks... but that's just the way it is, unfortunately. :\ It just happens so often... I doubt they even have the resources to do it. I mean, look at this post. It happens so often that most of us have our own story, or have been robbed multiple times ourselves.

Karma will catch up to them. ::huge hugs:: Just don't feel so bad about moving. Things like this happen everywhere.

I actually wrote the paper as did my brother in aw and husbands cousin. No one cares... It seems common practice here. Idk, I just hope things go up soon, Its been one negative after another.

Thanks, I know this is common for everyone, I guess I wouldve liked a little more effort. I don't care about the stuff (at least the stuff that I could replace) It's the violation that sucks. Knowing I was in my bed while people were shopping in what is ultimately, my house. They even took the damn christmas ornaments! I just want them to pay... I know its asking too much.

I'm so very sorry you're having to go through this. I despise cowards that prey on people homes. Snakes in the grass the lot of 'em. Thank goodness no one was harmed (except those pieces of shit of course.) Unfortunately this is the time of year when home/auto theft is extremely high. I didn't know about the game console internet registering/tracking. I'm going to have to do that today.

While no home I've ever lived in has been burgled or robbed, I was held up at gunpoint 4.5 years ago outside of a Ralphs grocery store. He tried to rob & carjack me (he was nice enough to let me load up the back of the Jeep with $200+ in groceries before he tried, scumbag.) I was able to bolt behind the Jeep, as it was tall & had tinted windows, & dash into the store, screaming my head off the whole time. He didn't get anything except a police helicopter chase.

Anything of value in our house is stored in our 6' tall Liberty Centurion safe that's bolted into concrete in our garage. Family heirlooms, legal paperwork, guns, jewelry, etc. We also have a full Brinks alarm system for the entire house. We're getting smash proof coating & a few smash sensors (for the nursery area) on our windows in a couple of months too. We live in a great neighborhood, but we are a corner house & they tend to get broken into much more often than nested homes.

We have a 3-car garage & the single unit that the safe is in has its own independent alarm system (that came with the house as the previous owner had a sick amount of power tools.)

The other ladies have given you some wonderful suggestions, especially the pawn shop one. You're right, that feeling of violation that lingers is awful. I can't say just how sorry I am. Good luck to you & your family. *hugs*

I'm so sorry this happened to you...

WOW! You were brave! Glad you were ok!

Jade, have you had any progress with finding out who broke into your storage unit?
I meant to ask, do you or your family have homeowners' ins?

Wow chopstix I'm sorry that happened to you I'm gad you were brave and able to get away!

Blue, yes my inlaws have homeowners insurance. We will be able to replace the replaceables. No word on anything so I assume no one was caught. We were able to get a great dea on a 40" TV so when we get the cameras in place, we wil
l use the box as bait...

I am glad that you were able to get at least some of the items replaced. Good luck with the camera set up! I hope you are able to catch those jackasses!

Not to freak you out or anything but stay on your toes. Burglars love hitting the same place right after the tenants have replaced/upgraded their stolen items. Stay safe!