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| Andyrew |
 May 16 2010, 10:21 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait  Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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So I came back from WCR to find my house robbed. They didnt do any damage, and there was no forced entry. Background is the neighborhood is a good, however its near a high school. I moved in in Feb and have been doing work on the house for the past few months.
Anyways, My mother came over to put something in my fridge (she ran out of room) last night at 3pm, then my dad came over @ 10 this morning to find out that my brand new 47" tv was gone, my loaded PS3, my games, movies, 60+ps2 game collection and my $2k desktop, as well as my Lincoln 135 welder. Mom double checked ALL the locks, and ALL the windows and made sure everything was secure before she left last night. Like I said earlier there was no forced entry, either someone picked the locks or the previous owners had the key and got in. I have already filed a police report, I plan on getting a shotgun, we have double bolted the main locks and I am changing the locks like I should have done months ago. I am considering gettin an alarm system but budget wise its not in the cards, but I might have to. I have changed all my online passwords, I will be changing my bank account incase they grabbed some of my checks. Kinda bummed... All in all its a good 4k in stuff... and years worth of stuff from my computer.. I had 600gigs of media/movies.. Oh and I blew the turbo sometime in the WCR, I think it starved on oil from the oil like that i didnt replace... Horrible end to a great weekend.. |
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| Dr Evil |
May 16 2010, 10:27 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,041 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Suck ass
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| ConeDodger |
May 16 2010, 10:36 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,396 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Yuck... Sorry to hear this Andy!
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
May 16 2010, 10:40 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
Did the police finger print the door knobs? Since there was no forced entry they had to have had the key or atleast used the the knob to get in.
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| Andyrew |
May 16 2010, 10:50 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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They looked, however i converted everything to levers( vs knobs which made it impossible to fingerprint), and have dark wood floors throughout, they didnt even leave a footprint..
These theifs knew what they were doing unfortunately. |
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| Mike Bellis |
May 16 2010, 10:50 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,348 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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Very sad. I'm sorry to hear this. I hope they catch them!
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
May 16 2010, 11:04 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
Hopefully a neighbor may have seen something. A car parked in your driveway or several people (that 47" TV couldn't be carried out alone or to far)? Still sorry to hear it!
The good thing is your mom and dad didn't walk in when they were there! |
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| oldschool |
May 16 2010, 11:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,374 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 16 2010, 09:21 PM)  So I came back from WCR to find my house robbed. They didnt do any damage, and there was no forced entry. Background is the neighborhood is a good, however its near a high school. I moved in in Feb and have been doing work on the house for the past few months. Anyways, My mother came over to put something in my fridge (she ran out of room) last night at 3pm, then my dad came over @ 10 this morning to find out that my brand new 47" tv was gone, my loaded PS3, my games, movies, 60+ps2 game collection and my $2k desktop, as well as my Lincoln 135 welder. Mom double checked ALL the locks, and ALL the windows and made sure everything was secure before she left last night. Like I said earlier there was no forced entry, either someone picked the locks or the previous owners had the key and got in. I have already filed a police report, I plan on getting a shotgun, we have double bolted the main locks and I am changing the locks like I should have done months ago. I am considering gettin an alarm system but budget wise its not in the cards, but I might have to. I have changed all my online passwords, I will be changing my bank account incase they grabbed some of my checks. Kinda bummed... All in all its a good 4k in stuff... and years worth of stuff from my computer.. I had 600gigs of media/movies.. Oh and I blew the turbo sometime in the WCR, I think it starved on oil from the oil like that i didnt replace... Horrible end to a great weekend.. Dude that suck, You can buy a camera set-up at Costco for around $800 I think ,and record and view while your away from home. let me know if you need any more information,My friend installs them. |
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| jeeperjohn56 |
May 16 2010, 11:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Antioch,Ca. Member No.: 6,407 Region Association: None |
Andrew, Sorry to hear the bad news, I would have the police check the old owners and maybe your niebors. Get yourself a big dog. Keep on trucken. John
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| IronHillRestorations |
May 17 2010, 07:26 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,927 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Time for a security system? Gives my wife and kids peace of mind when I'm gone overnight.
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| carr914 |
May 17 2010, 07:54 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 131,990 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
According to a study, 95% of thieves will pass on a house that has a Security System sign in front of the house - so I just got the sign !
Sorry Andy, that sucks, it sounds like an inside job - former owner or sh!thead neighbor that saw you leave and not around for a few days. I hope you catch the D-Bag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
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| JRust |
May 17 2010, 08:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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That blows man sorry! Hope something turns up on them & they get what they deserve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)
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| URY914 |
May 17 2010, 08:21 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 132,067 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Sorry.
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| D1A3 |
May 17 2010, 08:30 AM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States |
I've got the signs and the service, but if somebody wants in, they are going to get in.
When I leave the house for a day or more, I just staple one of these to a tree outside. I think it gets the point across a bit more than a "Secured by ADT" sign...  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
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| Root_Werks |
May 17 2010, 08:45 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,930 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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We try to develope good relations with our neighbors. Talk to them and any of the kids. Someone might have seen something. They had to have come in some sort of truck or van to move out all that stuff you would think? |
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| Lennies914 |
May 17 2010, 08:55 AM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California |
What a bummer!!! I hope the low life scum gets caught (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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| TheCabinetmaker |
May 17 2010, 09:12 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I'm and ex alarm industry worker. Stats say if you have one break in, you stand a 90% chance of having a second. If you have a second, you stand a 100% chance of a 3rd. Over half of all residential burglaries are committed by individuals under 18 and they live within a quarter mile from you. They knew you were gone for the weekend, and you probably know them at least have seen them in the neighborhood. A shotgun will only help you if you are home at the time. If so, fire away according to the laws of your state. If your not home when they come your gonna lose the shotgun too!
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| corsepervita |
May 17 2010, 09:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 18-April 10 From: Redmond, OR Member No.: 11,631 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ May 17 2010, 07:45 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) We try to develope good relations with our neighbors. Talk to them and any of the kids. Someone might have seen something. They had to have come in some sort of truck or van to move out all that stuff you would think? QUOTE(vsg914 @ May 17 2010, 08:12 AM) I'm and ex alarm industry worker. Stats say if you have one break in, you stand a 90% chance of having a second. If you have a second, you stand a 100% chance of a 3rd. Over half of all residential burglaries are committed by individuals under 18 and they live within a quarter mile from you. They knew you were gone for the weekend, and you probably know them at least have seen them in the neighborhood. A shotgun will only help you if you are home at the time. If so, fire away according to the laws of your state. If your not home when they come your gonna lose the shotgun too! I was just going to add on that very thing. Don't rule out the fact that this happened while you are gone, it stands the potential that you know them and that they knew you were gone. Take note of anyone who has been nearby, asked questions, anyone you've told about your trip before you left, etc etc... Interesting statistics though, did not know that. Sorry to hear about the break in. Hopefully they find the thieves. |
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| EdwardBlume |
May 17 2010, 10:16 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,340 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Unless you are in an area of easy access, most burglars are very familiar with your house, neighborhood and habits. Get the house wired. Get cozy with the neighbors. Stay pissed, keep trying to get your stuff back, and with any luck you can at least get the welder back... |
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| Brent |
May 17 2010, 10:36 AM
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Every month is Oktober Group: Members Posts: 1,360 Joined: 16-December 04 From: North San Jose Member No.: 3,291 Region Association: Northern California |
That freaken sucks Andy. I know the feeling and the reason you want the shotgun is now "you" feel vulnerable and violated. Its got to be a neighbor who may have seen you loading bags for the trip. Have the Police to see if any convicted felons in the area. With me, they (SJPD) told me to keep an eye out on Craigs list. That was doable for a few days, but over time, I stopped looking.
My sons bat and helmet were stolen, along with golf clubs, etc... He just hit his first HR with the bat a week earlier. I bought him a better composite bat, and just this past weekend, got his first HR this season with it, but he was always saying his older bat was better. Also his helmet was no longer manufactured and not available to replace...anywhere, I've been looking for a year now. I replaced most items, but still always feel violated. Maybe some newb to welding will go to a supply shop and ask them how to use their new welder some "buddy" gave them? |
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