I've been robbed.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Literally. Someone broke into my house today and stole a lot of stuff from me. Computers, PS3, games, blu rays, all of my wife's jewelry, cash, cigarettes, fuck you name it. Over $6000 worth of stuff. They'll get 500 bucks for all of it, get high for the weekend and be back in "business" early next week. I'm not a happy camper right now.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

They're already high from the 600 in cash they got.

[-King-]

Damn that sucks. You call cops?

[Hammock Parties]

Dude, I feel bad for you. That fucking sucks. I hope they catch gonorrhea from their grandmother.

[Ebolapox]

that freaking SUCKS! hopefully you had insurance--it can really come in handy at a time like this. had the same thing happen (didn't have as much stuff to take, being 22 and broke works to one's advantage sometimes) and had renter's insurance... got everything back and then some. (note: I realize homeowner's insurance differs from renter's insurance. same idea, though)

[BossChief]

Hide the green and call the po po

[Ebolapox]

in good news, guess this gives you a great opportunity to stop smoking (they stole the rest of your cigs and you have said you aren't paying for them ever again). silver lining perhaps.

[Silock]

Damn, dude! That blows! Anything we can do to help?

[Ugly Duck]

Time to get a doggie...

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/UglyDuck2/pitbull.jpg?t=1275034534

[Fritz88]

Sorry Mr. Flopnuts,

Any leads? any chance of catching him?

[ChiefJustice]

http://www.musclecarclub.com/other-cars/classic/ford-model-t/images/ford-model-t-1a.jpg


http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/original/cpas_YoYoMaCAL.jpg


Not saying....just saying.


Seriously,that really sucks.Just remember that it is just "stuff".

[googlegoogle]

Live in a bad area? No one in your neighborhood spotted the moving van?

[Tribal Warfare]

http://www.whirlingthunder.com/

best of the best

[Buck]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

I hope you had renters insurance, I'm not familiar with homeowners or if you are a homeowner or not.

[Jewish Rabbi]

Seriously,that really sucks.Just remember that it is just "stuff".

It isn't really just the stuff. The peace of mind is the biggest thing you're losing. Sucks man.

[ChiefJustice]

It isn't really just the stuff. The peace of mind is the biggest thing you're losing. Sucks man.

I had that in my OP,but took it out because it sounded a bit cliched and obvious.

[Silock]

Super important question: DID THEY TAKE THE PORN?

[Kerberos]

This might be the wrong time but if you replace your wife's jewelry please get it in size 6 for me this time.

J/K


That sucks dude. I can't imagine what you are going through.

[sandynme]

it was that dude your girl is fucking,everything was staged,and she will be gone next

[sandynme]

Super important question: DID THEY TAKE THE PORN?

nope it was an inside operation,and his girl had informed the boy she was fucking,his porn was of the gay variety

[cabletech94]

man, this sucks, sorry to hear this.
on a side note, does anyone know where midnight vulture lives?

[big nasty kcnut]

Sorry about that bud but next time lock everything and make it difficult to rob you next time.

[LetsSignRussell]

:(

[DeezNutz]

Damnit, Flopnuts. Sorry to hear about this.

Keep your head up, man. As others have said, you can replace the "stuff," and the most important thing is that you and your wife are safe.

[bevischief]

That blows.

Think of this way, you get new stuff.

Sorry to hear.

[DaKCMan AP]

That sucks.

Tip for Awesome people of the Planet: record the serial numbers on all of your electronics. If they're ever stolen the cops can put them in their system and if the thief tries to pawn the stuff it'll set off red flags.

This message has been brought to you by the Awesome DaKCMan AP.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Sorry to hear about the break in Flop. I hope you had insurance. I hope they catch the guys who did it too.

[Hydrae]

Wow, that has to suck. Thankfully, I have never had to deal with something like that (knock on wood).

Just curious, if they stole your computers, where did you post this from?

[Scorp]

Please tell this pawn shop guy what your stuff is worth. He is screwing me royally by only offeering me $400. Not a happy camper right now.

[dirk digler]

Damn that sucks Mr. Flopnuts. I am glad though you and your wife are safe that is the most important thing

[jbwm89]

That sucks.

Tip for Awesome people of the Planet: record the serial numbers on all of your electronics. If they're ever stolen the cops can put them in their system and if the thief tries to pawn the stuff it'll set off red flags.

This message has been brought to you by the Awesome DaKCMan AP.

That is very true. Our duplex thing got broken into along with 14 others in columbia last christmas and if I would have had the serial #'s for all the tv's or even 10$ a month worth of renter's insurance it wouldn't have been a big deal but instead I lost all my shit

[Gonzo]

Fuck, I'm sorry dude.
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[luv]

it was that dude your girl is ****ing,everything was staged,and she will be gone next

nope it was an inside operation,and his girl had informed the boy she was ****ing,his porn was of the gay variety

Not cool.

[Sofa King]

Literally. Someone broke into my house today and stole a lot of stuff from me. Computers, PS3, games, blu rays, all of my wife's jewelry, cash, cigarettes, **** you name it. Over $6000 worth of stuff. They'll get 500 bucks for all of it, get high for the weekend and be back in "business" early next week. I'm not a happy camper right now.

son of a bitches....

middle of the day when you were at work???


i hope they can find these cockmunchers...

[ChiTown]

Really sorry to hear that, flop. Nothing pisses me off more than a fukcing thief.

[JD10367]

This is why I like being poor and living in an apartment. #1: no nice shit to steal. (I have a PS2, no Blu-Rays, a relatively-crappy 32" 720p, a crappy low-end Compaq, my wife dislikes jewelry, and I don't have cash in the house.) #2: it's actually not that easy to break into an apartment, at least mine. (It's a small building with 8 units per floor, and mine is on the 2nd floor so no window-entering. Plus, it's a corner unit and the windows in both rooms are uncovered, so they'd look pretty obvious.)

I don't own a house, so--much like giving people advice on child-rearing--I speak only from my ass. But, if I did own a house, I would get ADT or Brinks or something.

[HoneyBadger]

Info only: Sounds like a burglary, not a robbery.

[Fish]

That really sucks dude.....

But if you ever find out who did it... I know a guy.................

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I agree. The only good thief is a dead thief. Several years ago I took individual pic's of all my firearms ,printed them out on my home printer and wrote the descriptions and serial #s on the back of each pic. And I made them in 8 x 10 size and have them in a lock box at the bank. I need to do that with the rest of my valuables but like most haven't.

Sorry Mr. Flopnuts, I know this will be a long day for you. I'll bet a security system would have run them off.

Another good idea yhat only takes a few minutes is to walk through your house with a video camera and just scan everything, that way at least the police can see it was yours if it is ever recovered.

[Gonzo]

it was that dude your girl is fucking,everything was staged,and she will be gone next
Not funny, asshole. Have you ever been robbed? The invasion of privacy and the feeling of helplessness takes months, sometimes years to get over. Go make your funny little jokes elsewhere.


Hey Flop, was it forced entry?
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[Nixhex]

This has happened to me before. It's a horrible feeling. Any insurance people on here probably don't like to hear this but you need to exaggerate about what got stolen. If you just claim what actually got stolen you won't get anywhere near the money you lost.

Oh and the only way they will get caught is if the cops pull them over with all your crap in their car. They don't put a high priority on finding home burglars unless there has been a string of them in the same area.

[stevieray]

:mad:

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

This has happened to me before. It's a horrible feeling. Any insurance people on here probably don't like to hear this but you need to exaggerate about what got stolen. If you just claim what actually got stolen you won't get anywhere near the money you lost.


Which is exactly what is wrong with America and people now a days. I know what you're sayin, but this is why it forces the insurance companies to continue to raise rates. It's a circle that will never heal itself because everybody feels like well, everybody else does it so I might as well.

[MOhillbilly]

pitbull dog.

[kc rush]

Sorry to hear it Flopnuts. Been through it myself. While most of it was just stuff, we were really upset about losing our home videos (no nothing dirty) that had been in our camera bag. Those were the only things that couldn't be replaced. Beyond that, it felt like a huge violation of our privacy/security especially since we lived in a pretty decent neighborhood.

[SAUTO]

Damn that REALLY SUCKS floppy. heres hoping that they catch the low life motherfucker

[Chief Henry]

Literally. Someone broke into my house today and stole a lot of stuff from me. Computers, PS3, games, blu rays, all of my wife's jewelry, cash, cigarettes, **** you name it. Over $6000 worth of stuff. They'll get 500 bucks for all of it, get high for the weekend and be back in "business" early next week. I'm not a happy camper right now.



That stinks big time. Hope you call the police and notify your insurance company asap.

Good luck

[CosmicPal]

Which is exactly what is wrong with America and people now a days. I know what you're sayin, but this is why it forces the insurance companies to continue to raise rates. It's a circle that will never heal itself because everybody feels like well, everybody else does it so I might as well.

Actually, that is not what I was told by my insurance company when I was robbed while living in Denver. (I think I actually posted my experience on that here.)

Someone/people broke into my house and stole all of my electronics, TV, computers, etc. I did the police report and everything and a few days later my insurance company had me call a number. I've forgotten who they were, but they said they worked with the insurance company in getting everything back. I remember talking to the guy for an hour about this and he said my insurance rate will NOT increase because I'd been paying insurance for over 10 years without any incidents.

HE said to me that I can order anything I wanted: If I wanted a 50" plasma TV, it was mine. If I wanted a state-of-the art home theater system, it was mine. And none of this would affect my insurance premiums and he was right.

Now, I don't know much about insurance companies/scams, etc., but that was my experience and I got everything back- all in new and upgraded conditions. And no, I didn't get the 50" plasma TV.

[Chief Henry]

I agree. The only good thief is a dead thief. Several years ago I took individual pic's of all my firearms ,printed them out on my home printer and wrote the descriptions and serial #s on the back of each pic. And I made them in 8 x 10 size and have them in a lock box at the bank. I need to do that with the rest of my valuables but like most haven't.

Sorry Mr. Flopnuts, I know this will be a long day for you. I'll bet a security system would have run them off.

Another good idea yhat only takes a few minutes is to walk through your house with a video camera and just scan everything, that way at least the police can see it was yours if it is ever recovered.

How would one steal BOAR Jiz ??? Not that I want any !!!

[MOhillbilly]

motherfuckers stole my daddys shotgun. motherfuckers.

[FAX]

I haven't read all the responses, Mr. Mr. Flopnuts and you may already have answered this. If so, please repeat yourself. How did they get in? Where were you at the time? Did your neighbors hear anything? What time was the break in? Could it have been an inside job? Do you have insurance? Were you able to lift fingerprints? Any other forensic evidence?

FAX

[luv]

I haven't read all the responses, Mr. Mr. Flopnuts and you may already have answered this. If so, please repeat yourself. How did they get in? Where were you at the time? Did your neighbors hear anything? What time was the break in? Could it have been an inside job? Do you have insurance? Were you able to lift fingerprints? Any other forensic evidence?

FAX

Have you taken Civil Interviewing & Investigation, too?

[Frazod]

That sucks. Hopefully the fucker will OD and die in choking on his own vomit.

[ClevelandBronco]

We figure out who it was, I'm neg repping that muffhugger back into the 2006 preseason.

[Skyy God]

On the plus side, you now have the opportunity to replace that PS3 with a 360.

[gblowfish]

In 1995 my house got broke into a couple times by a 15 year old tweaker. Sucks very much, the whole justice process is a giant joke, especially if it involves a juvenile.

[Nzoner]

Very sorry to hear dude,it's happened to us not once,but twice.When we built the new place we spared no expense on monitored alarms,glass breaks and even have 3 dogs that are great at welcoming strangers to our home.

I concur with others as well,low lifes that have to steal from others hard work are among the lowest of low.

[ClevelandBronco]

Get us a full list of the missing items and we'll figure out how to steal all the same shit back for you.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Actually, that is not what I was told by my insurance company when I was robbed while living in Denver. (I think I actually posted my experience on that here.)

Someone/people broke into my house and stole all of my electronics, TV, computers, etc. I did the police report and everything and a few days later my insurance company had me call a number. I've forgotten who they were, but they said they worked with the insurance company in getting everything back. I remember talking to the guy for an hour about this and he said my insurance rate will NOT increase because I'd been paying insurance for over 10 years without any incidents.

HE said to me that I can order anything I wanted: If I wanted a 50" plasma TV, it was mine. If I wanted a state-of-the art home theater system, it was mine. And none of this would affect my insurance premiums and he was right.

Now, I don't know much about insurance companies/scams, etc., but that was my experience and I got everything back- all in new and upgraded conditions. And no, I didn't get the 50" plasma TV.

Thats right, Your insurance rate will not go up but the next person in line that is just now purchasing the insurance gets the rate increase.

[Fairplay]

This is why I like being poor and living in an apartment. #1: no nice shit to steal. (I have a PS2, no Blu-Rays, a relatively-crappy 32" 720p, a crappy low-end Compaq, my wife dislikes jewelry, and I don't have cash in the house.) #2: it's actually not that easy to break into an apartment, at least mine. (It's a small building with 8 units per floor, and mine is on the 2nd floor so no window-entering. Plus, it's a corner unit and the windows in both rooms are uncovered, so they'd look pretty obvious.)

I don't own a house, so--much like giving people advice on child-rearing--I speak only from my ass. But, if I did own a house, I would get ADT or Brinks or something.

Thanks for the info. I will scratch you off my list then.

[Pants]

God, that sucks, Flops.

I remember how pissed I was when my car got broken into (driver window smashed in the middle of a snowy winter). It's a feeling you don't understand until it happens to you. I was fucking enraged. Hopefully your insurance company makes the process relatively smooth for you.

[Reerun_KC]

We were robbed a while back while we still lived in Edmond. It was about 1:30am. They broke into my Suburban, stoled my chainsaw, aviation headset and some change and cash I had in the console. They also opened the garage and started taking stuff out of it... Then they tried to come inside. YES Come in side as we were sleeping... The alarm went off and they fleed. Never found them or our stuff..

But I had kids in the house. it was very tramatic for them to say the least.

[Stewie]

Sorry to hear that Flop. I know how you feel. A buddy and I rented a house when we got out of college and were burgled. It pissed us off no end. The house had no garage so anyone could tell when we weren't there. They got the typical stuff, TV, VCRs, cameras, etc.. We had no renters insurance so it was a loss we couldn't recover. It wasn't so much the money, it was that someone broke in and stole our stuff. Piss ants!

[ChiTown]

We were robbed a while back while we still lived in Edmond. It was about 1:30am. They broke into my Suburban, stoled my chainsaw, aviation headset and some change and cash I had in the console. They also opened the garage and started taking stuff out of it... Then they tried to come inside. YES Come in side as we were sleeping... The alarm went off and they fleed. Never found them or our stuff..

But I had kids in the house. it was very tramatic for them to say the least.

As a side note, at night, i always lock the door going into the garage.............for this very reason.

[Bugeater]

I second those who suggested a dog. I know they can be a pain and many people don't like animals in their homes, but my dog goes absolutely nuts at the slightest noise outside and I guaranfuckingtee if anyone came messing around my door when we're gone, they will be moving on as soon as they hear her.

[ChiTown]

I second those who suggested a dog. I know they can be a pain and many people don't like animals in their homes, but my dog goes absolutely nuts at the slightest noise outside and I guaran****ingtee if anyone came messing around my door when we're gone, they will be moving on as soon as they hear her.

My dog would lick the robber to death, not before begging said robber to give her a milk bone........

[Bugeater]

My dog would lick the robber to death, not before begging said robber to give her a milk bone........
lol...that was my old dog, she loved everyone. The one we have now...not so much, she'll growl at strangers even if we're right there standing next to them. So yeah, some are better than others as far as protecting your home.

[teedubya]

I bet they have Rainman's bike, too. Bastards.

This situation sucks, bro.

[petegz28]

That sucks ass, Floppy. I feel your pain. We were broken into twice in our old house. Though that was before computers and your life being on them. Just glad you and the wife are ok.

[Buck]

Not 100% sure, but I think Flopnuts already has a dog.

[vailpass]

They stole your stuff and didn't even leave you your smokes? That is some bad karma following those crack heads around.

[Fish]

Keep an eye on craigslist Mr. Floppy. Idiot thieves use that frequently to unload stolen shit.

[Simply Red]

:eek::(:grr::mad:


PISSES ME OFF, YET another set back!!! - stay strong bro, actually, call me this w.e. - if you can...

- R

[Omaha]

Literally. Someone broke into my house today and stole a lot of stuff from me. Computers, PS3, games, blu rays, all of my wife's jewelry, cash, cigarettes, **** you name it. Over $6000 worth of stuff. They'll get 500 bucks for all of it, get high for the weekend and be back in "business" early next week. I'm not a happy camper right now.

Dude, that BLOWS! Several years ago someone broke into my jeep & I remember how bad I felt about that. I can't imagine it being my house. I know there's only about a .0000000000000000004% chance, but I hope thaey catch the ****er.

[notorious]

I feel for you Flopnuts.


When I lived in Tulsa, I had my house broken into, my apartment broken into, and my pickup completely stolen.


Sucks.

[Buehler445]

Balls. Wife got robbed in college. Not fun. Hopefully your police are better than the fuckholes I dealt with.
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[Brock]

How do people usually dispose of stolen items?

[Simply Red]

My dog would lick the robber to death, not before begging said robber to give her a milk bone........

ROFL - if I may laugh in this shitty news'ed thread.

[Gonzo]

Lumpy had her 82 monte carlo stolen about 11 years ago. Stupid thief didn't know that the engine was bad. He made it about 2 miles before it blew. We sold it to the junker for like 200 bucks. He did me a favor but I still giggle about it because I knew he had to walk a ways back home.
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[MOhillbilly]

police sketch of the suspect.
http://goremasternews.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/bilbo-baggins.jpg

[MOhillbilly]

How do people usually dispose of stolen items?

hustle em on the street for cash/drugs/guns ect.

[Brock]

hustle em on the street for cash/drugs/guns ect.

Pawn shops? I wonder how much of it shows up for sale on craigslist.

[kansas hawk]

form a posse and settle things red dead redemption style

[MOhillbilly]

Pawn shops? I wonder how much of it shows up for sale on craigslist.

the criminal in me would think you would already have multiple buyers be they crocked pawn shops or dealers.

[rockymtnchief]

Damn brother, sorry to hear about this.

It's nice to know you and the wife are safe, though!!!

[bevischief]

police sketch of the suspect.
http://goremasternews.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/bilbo-baggins.jpg

ROFL

[FAX]

Pawn shops? I wonder how much of it shows up for sale on craigslist.

Funny you should say that, Mr. Brock.

My sister had an item (an antique soda machine) stolen about a year ago. The perp offered the machine for sale on e-bay about two days later. My sister saw the item, recognized it, and called the police. She was able to recover the machine by telling the police about engraved initials on the bottom which sufficed for identification and proof of ownership ... so far as the authorities were concerned.

Anyhow, the police called on the perps, checked the machine, retrieved and returned it, and my sister was able to, once again, make sodas. Meanwhile, the terrible perps simply received a warning and a slap on the penis because my sister elected not to pursue charges against them.

It was incredibly stupid of the thieves to offer the thing on e-bay ... particularly so soon after stealing it. Perhaps Mr. Mr. Flopnuts should start checking places like e-bay.

FAX

[boogblaster]

Was your wifes jewlery from China ... if so, they'll soon die from arsenic poisoning ...

[HemiEd]

Sorry to hear this friend, sad news. I hope you get full restitution.

[patteeu]

That really sucks. You have my sympathy.

[jbwm89]

I like to think that the people who did it are going to hell and that sucks worse than getting your shit stolen

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Keep an eye on craigslist Mr. Floppy. Idiot thieves use that frequently to unload stolen shit.

Good idea. Keep an eye out for an add trying to sell $600 cash at a discount.

[Over-Head]

Literally. Someone broke into my house today and stole a lot of stuff from me. Computers, PS3, games, blu rays, all of my wife's jewelry, cash, cigarettes, **** you name it. Over $6000 worth of stuff. They'll get 500 bucks for all of it, get high for the weekend and be back in "business" early next week. I'm not a happy camper right now.
:cuss: get the nutt hoks and form a possee :cuss:

Sorry for the lost shit bro. Sucks big time

[Reerun_KC]

As a side note, at night, i always lock the door going into the garage.............for this very reason.

I did have it locked. The pryed it open and kicked it in.

[Chiefs Rool]

ya better hope that they didn't hurt themselves while going through your stuff, or you will get sued and have to pay them a few grand.

But, that sucks and I hope justice is served somehow, but it won't be.

[Bowser]

Holy hell, dude. How's the wife doing with it? Any word if the cops have a lead?

[KCrockaholic]

Best wishes for you man... Hope to god they are caught and rightfully served.

[RedThat]

Sorry to hear that Mr. Flopnuts.

I think you should be okay. If you have house insurance, look into that policy. They may be able to reimburse you on your stolen goods.

*On a positive note, as long as you and your wife are not hurt, thats what really matters. Just trying to look at the bright side of this situation.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

thanks everyone for the well wishes. We live in abottom corner apartment surrounded by woods. There was a lot of activity yesterday with landscapers and construction workers and my manager here saw a guy coming from my building with 2 big duffel bags slung over his shoulders. She felt bad for not stopping him, but how could she? I don't blame her. She's good people. All I have is my phone so I haven't been able to post or even read the thread before now. It's been a busy day, I won't be back around until tonight. But to answer a couple of questions, the 21 year old cop that came was super nice but didn't even try for fingerprints or anything. The thief pried my slider door open to gain entry, and we are insured. It's a minor setback from a financial standpoint, but my file box with all of my receipts and so forth was taken. So we'll see how that goes. Wish me luck. Thanks again all.

[Demonpenz]

Gary Colman is NOT considered a suspect

[ModSocks]

Gary Colman is NOT considered a suspect

Well....not anymore. But then again, he is black....so.....you never know.....

[Sofa King]

Well....not anymore. But then again, he is black....so.....you never know.....

http://afrocityblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/thats_racist_animated1.gif

[Frazod]

thanks everyone for the well wishes. We live in abottom corner apartment surrounded by woods. There was a lot of activity yesterday with landscapers and construction workers and my manager here saw a guy coming from my building with 2 big duffel bags slung over his shoulders. She felt bad for not stopping him, but how could she? I don't blame her. She's good people. All I have is my phone so I haven't been able to post or even read the thread before now. It's been a busy day, I won't be back around until tonight. But to answer a couple of questions, the 21 year old cop that came was super nice but didn't even try for fingerprints or anything. The thief pried my slider door open to gain entry, and we are insured. It's a minor setback from a financial standpoint, but my file box with all of my receipts and so forth was taken. So we'll see how that goes. Wish me luck. Thanks again all.

Sounds like he might have gotten your SSNs. That sucks.

As for the door, you might want to saw off a broom handle and put it in the slot. The glass can obviously still be broken, but that would be far more obvious.

I'd say good luck, but that ship has sailed. I just hope your bad luck doesn't get any worse.

[Ugly Duck]

My dog would lick the robber to death, not before begging said robber to give her a milk bone........

I know what you mean.... I have the same concern about Fluffy.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/UglyDuck2/pitbull.jpg?t=1275034534

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Hey, as long as they didn't steal your willpower, you will be alright.

I know this sucks, but fight the good fight on the smoking and weight loss. Don't let this make you backslide.

[Bugeater]

Any word if the cops have a lead?
LMAO

[bevischief]

LMAO

Gary Coleman.

[WilliamTheIrish]

I second those who suggested a dog. I know they can be a pain and many people don't like animals in their homes, but my dog goes absolutely nuts at the slightest noise outside and I guaran****ingtee if anyone came messing around my door when we're gone, they will be moving on as soon as they hear her.

Good union burglars are not deterred by pets. I got hit in 1998. They cleaned out the house like the Grinch cleaned out Whoville. There were several neighbors that got hit. Many of them with dogs.

They would pry open a door about three inches and wait for the dog to come barking at the door. Then reach through and taze him. KO's the dog cold. Push him into an adjoining room. room and close the door. They'd clean out houses in a matter of minutes and were gone.

Cops were useless throughout.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Don't expect to find your shit at pawn shops. A good burglar has real fences to move shit that don't include reputable pawn brokers.

[Rain Man]

Man, that really stinks. I'm sorry to hear about it.

Maybe we can help identify the culprit. What do we know about them?

First off, they likely live in your town. Criminals are lazy.
Second, there's a good chance they're on my stolen bike.
They smoke, or otherwise they wouldn't steal the cigarettes.
They're young, hence the theft of the games.

Did they steal all the games and blu rays, or did they leave any? For example, if they left your Starship Troopers blu ray, we know that they have discriminating tastes. If they left your movies that star Halle Berry and Salma Hayek, we know they're either gay or women (but not gay women).

[KC native]

Good union burglars are not deterred by pets. I got hit in 1998. They cleaned out the house like the Grinch cleaned out Whoville. There were several neighbors that got hit. Many of them with dogs.

They would pry open a door about three inches and wait for the dog to come barking at the door. Then reach through and taze him. KO's the dog cold. Push him into an adjoining room. room and close the door. They'd clean out houses in a matter of minutes and were gone.

Cops were useless throughout.

This, I've known many a low lives during my time and a dog means nothing to an experienced burglar. The ones I knew were all active prior to the widespread adoption of tasers so they would use more traditional methods such as dog treats and tricking the animals into going in a bathroom and locking the door.

If someone really wants your shit then it can be stolen. Best things you can do is make it as hard as possible for them to sell the items by recording and reporting serial numbers to the police.

FTR, just because I've known these people doesn't mean I endorse what they did. I told them back then they were pieces of shit for stealing people's shit. I have a very low opinion of thieves and particularly for thieves that steal from individuals or mom and pop businesses.

Oh, and sorry about your shit flop. I had an apartment get broken into twice in a 4 month period. It was in a complex that I later found out had the nickname of "Vietnam". My friend who had a sister live there and once he found out I lived there he was fond of asking about my tour in "'Nam."

[KC native]

Don't expect to find your shit at pawn shops. A good burglar has real fences to move shit that don't include reputable pawn brokers.

This too. Craigslist and ebay have also made it much easier to get rid of stolen property.

[Bugeater]

Good union burglars are not deterred by pets. I got hit in 1998. They cleaned out the house like the Grinch cleaned out Whoville. There were several neighbors that got hit. Many of them with dogs.

They would pry open a door about three inches and wait for the dog to come barking at the door. Then reach through and taze him. KO's the dog cold. Push him into an adjoining room. room and close the door. They'd clean out houses in a matter of minutes and were gone.

Cops were useless throughout.
Meh, those types of burglars aren't targeting homes like mine.

[bevischief]

Good union burglars are not deterred by pets. I got hit in 1998. They cleaned out the house like the Grinch cleaned out Whoville. There were several neighbors that got hit. Many of them with dogs.

They would pry open a door about three inches and wait for the dog to come barking at the door. Then reach through and taze him. KO's the dog cold. Push him into an adjoining room. room and close the door. They'd clean out houses in a matter of minutes and were gone.

Cops were useless throughout.

I have 3 good luck with that and they bite if we are not home.

[bevischief]

I have 3 good luck with that and they bite if we are not home.

Or not stop them.

[rwalke10]

Sorry to hear about that. What sucks the most is if you lose stuff with memories attached. Hogfarmer has some very good advice to have pix of all your stuff. You can also walk thru your house with a video camera and pick up each item, describe it, etc. If it has a serial #, put all those on some paper and put it (edit: video tape AND recorded serial #'s) in your safe deposit box.

Regarding dogs, those require a pretty big commitment from you as an owner. I've owned Shepards, several Rottweilers (my personal favs), and currently have a Pitt/Rott mix who is a rescue (ex fighter we named Chopper). Be forewarned that owning a Pit Bull or Rottweiler can cause your homeowners insurance to be cancelled.

[KurtCobain]

Damn Flopnuts, that sucks. Best of luck recovering from the hit, man.

[Al Bundy]

Man that sucks. I once had a car stolen and I remember feeling so violated, having some clown's in my car, they found it but it was never the same.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Man that sucks. I once had a car stolen and I remember feeling so violated, having some clown's in my car, they found it but it was never the same.

Heh, I'm a target for this kind of shit. I've had my car broken into on 3 separate occasions, I had a car stolen once, and now this. I don't live in a bad neighborhood, I just have a bottom corner unit surrounded by woods. Prime target. I'm going to install some cameras. Motherfuckers wanna pull this shit again, they can smile for the camera.

[Mecca]

Camera's...Flopnuts is gonna end up with a sex tape.

[-King-]

thanks everyone for the well wishes. We live in abottom corner apartment surrounded by woods. There was a lot of activity yesterday with landscapers and construction workers and my manager here saw a guy coming from my building with 2 big duffel bags slung over his shoulders. She felt bad for not stopping him, but how could she? I don't blame her. She's good people. All I have is my phone so I haven't been able to post or even read the thread before now. It's been a busy day, I won't be back around until tonight. But to answer a couple of questions, the 21 year old cop that came was super nice but didn't even try for fingerprints or anything. The thief pried my slider door open to gain entry, and we are insured. It's a minor setback from a financial standpoint, but my file box with all of my receipts and so forth was taken. So we'll see how that goes. Wish me luck. Thanks again all.

They took your box of receipts?


You sure it wasn't the IRS?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

They took your box of receipts?


You sure it wasn't the IRS?

It was a lockbox with papers and receipts and shit in it. I figured the guy took it because it was locked and he wanted to get inside of it somewhere safe. He was disappointed when he did.

I'm connected again. I've re secured access to my PS3 accounts so if you see me online, don't call me a thief. :)

My in laws loaned me a computer to use until I get shit replaced. At least I got my lifelines back.

[SAUTO]

It was a lockbox with papers and receipts and shit in it. I figured the guy took it because it was locked and he wanted to get inside of it somewhere safe. He was disappointed when he did.

I'm connected again. I've re secured access to my PS3 accounts so if you see me online, don't call me a thief. :)

My in laws loaned me a computer to use until I get shit replaced. At least I got my lifelines back.

congrats for getting some sense of normalcy back man, things will get better. take a walk to over heads shed :)
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[go bo]

my first year in new haven, we had a chow that was very protective of us and our property...

at least we thought so until a group of young burglars decided to kick in the door of our apartment and steal everything that wasn't nailed down...

actually they didn't steal it all, they threw everything they could at the dog...

then the stupid dog wouldn't let the police in and they almost shot him...

never have gotten completely over that feeling of being violated...

[milkman]

Sorry Floppy, but if you hadn't been putting so much pressure on me lately to pay that back child support to your mother, I would not have had to resort to such unscrupulous means to pay.

I took the cigarettes for my own personal use, though, cause you were quitting anyway.

You're welcome.




Serously, though, sorry to hear about your misfortune.

[RedNFeisty]

Damn, sorry FN. Good thing you had insurance.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Damn, sorry FN. Good thing you had insurance.

Interestingly enough, we never have had it before. The place we're living requires 100k of personal insurance, and I added property loss and earthquake to it because it was so cheap. We didn't have a lot of crazy nice stuff, but we had an accumulation that added up. Plus, I'm convinced something spooked this guy. There was a lot of stuff left behind that was worth money. He left me my newest PS3 game I just bought, so at least he was benevolent. :rolleyes:

[Gonzo]

Interestingly enough, we never have had it before. The place we're living requires 100k of personal insurance, and I added property loss and earthquake to it because it was so cheap. We didn't have a lot of crazy nice stuff, but we had an accumulation that added up. Plus, I'm convinced something spooked this guy. There was a lot of stuff left behind that was worth money. He left me my newest PS3 game I just bought, so at least he was benevolent. :rolleyes:

Awesome. So you and I can pwn some n00bs one of these days on rdr!
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[Frazod]

Have you considered getting an alarm system installed?

[notorious]

Have you considered getting an alarm system installed?

LMAO Damn Brinks commercial.

I just pictured Flopnuts letting a really cute girl out of his house after a party. A few minutes later he is cleaning up, notices her at the door right before she breaks the window to get in. Thank goodness the alarm scares her off!


LOL

[Gonzo]

Have you considered getting an alarm system installed?

I just pm'd him some info.
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[Bugeater]

LMAO Damn Brinks commercial.

I just pictured Flopnuts letting a really cute girl out of his house after a party. A few minutes later he is cleaning up, notices her at the door right before she breaks the window to get in. Thank goodness the alarm scares her off!


LOL
What cracks me up with those Brinks commercials is that they basically tell you the monitoring service is useless since the guy takes off as soon as the alarm goes off. And what's bullshit is none of those companies will come install a system in your house without you agreeing to a service plan.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

They're already high from the 600 in cash they got.

Thanks for the rock, Brah! WOOT 2ELEVENTY!!!!111!!!!!:D

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Anyway, sorry for your loss.

[notorious]

What cracks me up with those Brinks commercials is that they basically tell you the monitoring service is useless since the guy takes off as soon as the alarm goes off. And what's bullshit is none of those companies will come install a system in your house without you agreeing to a service plan.

Yep.

[Gonzo]

What cracks me up with those Brinks commercials is that they basically tell you the monitoring service is useless since the guy takes off as soon as the alarm goes off. And what's bullshit is none of those companies will come install a system in your house without you agreeing to a service plan.
This

The info I sent was on a good temporary/portable system. It required a minimal service plan, (like 1 month) and you just send the equipment back afterwards. Security systems are a decent deterrent but if the thief knows what he's doing there's no stopping him.
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[Bugeater]

This

The info I sent was on a good temporary/portable system. It required a minimal service plan, (like 1 month) and you just send the equipment back afterwards. Security systems are a decent deterrent but if the thief knows what he's doing there's no stopping him.
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I bought a portable system when I first moved into my house, it worked fine but all someone would've had to do is go to the kitchen where it was sitting on the counter and unplug it to shut it off. I figured it would at least scare off an amateur and it was nice having the chime system for the doors so we would be able to tell if our young son wandered out of the house without us knowing.

[KC native]

This

The info I sent was on a good temporary/portable system. It required a minimal service plan, (like 1 month) and you just send the equipment back afterwards. Security systems are a decent deterrent but if the thief knows what he's doing there's no stopping him.
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Yup, all it takes is a cut phone line.

[Gonzo]

I bought a portable system when I first moved into my house, it worked fine but all someone would've had to do is go to the kitchen where it was sitting on the counter and unplug it to shut it off. I figured it would at least scare off an amateur and it was nice having the chime system for the doors so we would be able to tell if our young son wandered out of the house without us knowing.
This one is a little more advanced. 12 hour battery backup, cellular signal etc.
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[bevischief]

A dog or 2 can avoid this again. I have 2 that will hunt down anything in the yard...

[JD10367]

My parents bought these little stick-on things (probably at Wal-Mart, since they're seniors and live in FL) that go on your windows and doors, with the magnet stuck on the other side, and if you open the window or door they have a loud alarm screech.

I once had my car broken into and my radio stolen. This in itself is not remarkable, unless I point out that a.) the car was a sweet stylin' 1991 Hyundai Excel white hatchback (a whopping six grand brand-new) and b.) the radio was a cheap-shit Kenwood low-end, cost me around $100. Talk about a thief with low standards...

[RNR]

Dang Flop that sucks. I have no use for thiefs I hope they die a painnful slow death. It should be legal to shoot them when caught~

[Valiant]

Yeah cops, generally will not check for fingerprints..

First I would check the local trash dumpsters for anything they dumped like your receipts.. Then go to all the pawnshops in a 20mile radius.. Also a flea market/ swap n meet if you have any by you..
Craiglist is also a good bet..

If you bought the electronics at a best buy you can see if they still have the s/n in their system..

[Valiant]

My parents bought these little stick-on things (probably at Wal-Mart, since they're seniors and live in FL) that go on your windows and doors, with the magnet stuck on the other side, and if you open the window or door they have a loud alarm screech.

I once had my car broken into and my radio stolen. This in itself is not remarkable, unless I point out that a.) the car was a sweet stylin' 1991 Hyundai Excel white hatchback (a whopping six grand brand-new) and b.) the radio was a cheap-shit Kenwood low-end, cost me around $100. Talk about a thief with low standards...

Yeah I had my truck, ranger broken into in HS.. They must of been pissed after rummaging through it.. Because they did not take shit, because I had nothing in it, factory two knobber radio and tape deck still.. To be dicks they left the door open and drained my battery..

[-King-]

Ha! Showed you! I just got $900 for your shit!