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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2006 11:48:31 GMT
we discovered this morning that someone tried to break in to our house yesterday using a garden fork  I called the police this morning at 7.15am and they were round within half an hour, I was very impressed with them, they were very interested as well which surprised me  luckily they didn't get in but I'm very worried now as my partner is away for the next couple of nights leaving me and the children alone in the house at night I'm such a scaredy cat, especially as we live in a bungalow as well. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 29, 2006 12:00:43 GMT
I agree with sleepy, it was likely to be youngsters, opportunist thieves once balked they are unlikely to try again....but move anything that could be used as a tool to a secure place just in case  . |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2006 12:11:06 GMT
the police don't think they were none too clever, the fork is being fingerprinted today, funnily enough either side are old ladies at home most of the day, the officer went round to speak to them about it as they also tried a window which can; tbe much more than 6ft away from next doors kitchen window  I don't know the result of that yet. My partner has gone out to fit a padlock to the shed today - they must of gone to the bottom of the garden to get the fork - the shed is hidden behind a tall hedge so they wouldn't of known it was there unless they traipsed all the way down there. I must say its very disconcerting. The police seem to think they know who did it so they will be visiting them today, they said it could be someone looking to be inside for the christmas period as they have nowhere else to go Funnily enough we only moved to this house 2 months ago - we moved to be in a nicer area!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2006 12:11:54 GMT
Hi Trunkyjo, Sorry to hear your news, was you in the house at the time? Are you secure now? Sara |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 29, 2006 12:16:08 GMT
If it was someone who wanted to be inside over chrimbo why would they break in to an obviously occupied house?
I dont see why the police think that at all. Have you got window locks? if not they are simple enough to fit.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2006 12:17:19 GMT
Thanks Sara, we think it was during the day yesterday - we were at work and the children at school luckily, the house is surrounded by (really annoying) gravel so my partner would of heard if someone was snooping around during the night - he's a really light sleeper.
The police don't think the integrity of the door has been compromised so think we're ok but I need to speak to the insurance company as they may want the doors replaced anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2006 12:21:15 GMT
Hi Sweetleaf, I mean inside as "in prison" ;D All windows and doors are as secure as you can get In fact we have two front doors  Thanks for that Sleepy, it really made me laugh what a great tonic you are |
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Post by Plocket on Nov 29, 2006 13:25:25 GMT
OMG Trunkyjo that's awful and I can sympathise entirely with how you must feel. At least the police are now alert to the situation and will respond very quickly if you need to ring them again. As already advised, put any tools etc. in the house/garage or whatever so they aren't to hand, and if you can you should secure your back garden. Hopefully they will catch the perps and you won't have to worry any more.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2006 17:27:44 GMT
I doubt if it was them - I reckon the police are on the wrong track. More likely to be kids IMHO This is for Sleepy  What a shock for you trunkyjo - you're in good company though - I'm a scaredy cat too. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 30, 2006 7:53:17 GMT
We had a breakin at our offices a short while ago and afterwards everyone had a meeting with a very interesting Safety Officer
If your kids/you get any really expensive presents over Christmas then take the cardboard boxes to the tip
Dont leave them outside your house for any passing burglar to see
He/she will then know if worth breaking into and has virtually a good idea of what you have
I was just so lucky - they broke into our office and didnt take anything - the laptop was on full view - have to say the secretary takes it home each evening now but cant do anything with the other stuff there
Even tho the alarm was going off they still carried on robbing downstairs
They came back two nights later whilst staff still in the building
And took again from the same office - who had just replaced all the equipment - further monitors
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Post by MamIDdau on Nov 30, 2006 23:26:03 GMT
When I lived in Bradford, I left my car for literally ONE minute to get directions from someone, turned around and there was someone trying to break into my car. I shouted at him and he sauntered off. Ooooooooooooh it made my blood boil. And to top it off, some guy came over and said "someone tried to break into your car?" So I said "yeah" he replied "b******ds aren't they." and walked off. Thanks for the input there.
The police were disappointing on that occasion tbh, wouldn't fingerprint the car or anything.
Now Cheshire police when I needed them because of psycho ex were absolutely brilliant, Gtr Manchester Police didn't see too organised and every office they had was allergic to cats it seemed....
Anyway, it's not nice not feeling safe in your own home. I found it incredibly upsetting just knowing someone had broken into my car and they had been in there without me knowing what else they'd done. At least they didn't get into your home and as it is obviously secure and occupied, hopefully they'll bugger off and drop down dead somewhere <sweet smiley>
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luckily they didn't get in but I'm very worried now as my partner is away for the next couple of nights leaving me and the children alone in the house at night 
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I don't know the result of that yet. My partner has gone out to fit a padlock to the shed today - they must of gone to the bottom of the garden to get the fork - the shed is hidden behind a tall hedge so they wouldn't of known it was there unless they traipsed all the way down there. I must say its very disconcerting.
