Got burgled today.
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Not a particularly unusual occurrence, happens to plenty of people every day, I just wanted to show some gratitude to the BiB here.
Copper turned up within 20 minutes (he's a PH'er but I won't out him unless he wants me too!), he was friendly, professional and reassuring. He got the scene of crimes stuff sorted out inside an hour and made all the paperwork easy, I'm especially grateful for the time and patience he showed dealing with my other half, it hit her a bit hard and his careful explanations of how these things pan out really helped to calm her down. Scene of crimes lady was really lovely too, good job all round.
Got off lightly, bit of cash, some jewellery and a couple of electrical items, a few grand tops. They didn't touch the car, didn't trash my office, didn't deliberately smash anything and didn't s
t on the carpet so all in all it could've been much worse. I had 5 guitars in the house of great material and sentimental value and they didn't even kick them off the stands.
I've had at least 4 conversations with a local alarm guy over the last couple of years but just never got around to fitting one, that'll change now!
Take precautions people, it can happen!
Copper turned up within 20 minutes (he's a PH'er but I won't out him unless he wants me too!), he was friendly, professional and reassuring. He got the scene of crimes stuff sorted out inside an hour and made all the paperwork easy, I'm especially grateful for the time and patience he showed dealing with my other half, it hit her a bit hard and his careful explanations of how these things pan out really helped to calm her down. Scene of crimes lady was really lovely too, good job all round.
Got off lightly, bit of cash, some jewellery and a couple of electrical items, a few grand tops. They didn't touch the car, didn't trash my office, didn't deliberately smash anything and didn't s
t on the carpet so all in all it could've been much worse. I had 5 guitars in the house of great material and sentimental value and they didn't even kick them off the stands.I've had at least 4 conversations with a local alarm guy over the last couple of years but just never got around to fitting one, that'll change now!
Take precautions people, it can happen!
mybrainhurts said:
br d said:
They didn't touch the car, didn't trash my office, didn't deliberately smash anything and didn't st on the carpet
Police are mellowing a bit, then..?t on the carpet 
Oh my word I enjoyed that, thanks Nurts!
Nice area, never anything like this normally. I will now be installing razor wire and watch towers though!
Steff/JandJ.
The other half has always wanted a dog but I've never fancied it, hairs and all that, but a nice little Staffie or something would've made the world of difference today, might be worth thinking about it.
Edited by br d on Friday 10th April 21:30
Howard- said:
I've never been burgled and I hope I never have to be in the unfortunate position that some of you have been, and I genuinely feel for the OP.
As someone who lives in a house (regular detached) with fairly hefty UPVC double-glazing and front and back doors who never leaves the windows open at night / when out (except for the tiny little fan light windows in bedrooms) and always tends to keep the back door locked during the day even when someone's at home, what are the chances that a burglar will be able to actually get in? How do they normally get in, in this scenario? Aside from seeing the keys through the letter box or window? Are these sort of 'safeguards' pretty likely to keep someone out? Is there anything else that can be done?
We have CCTV covering all the entry points too, but no alarm or security lights.
Jemmied open the conservatory window then just smashed through the double glazed panel in the lounge window. As someone who lives in a house (regular detached) with fairly hefty UPVC double-glazing and front and back doors who never leaves the windows open at night / when out (except for the tiny little fan light windows in bedrooms) and always tends to keep the back door locked during the day even when someone's at home, what are the chances that a burglar will be able to actually get in? How do they normally get in, in this scenario? Aside from seeing the keys through the letter box or window? Are these sort of 'safeguards' pretty likely to keep someone out? Is there anything else that can be done?
We have CCTV covering all the entry points too, but no alarm or security lights.
They don't give a monkies.
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