I cant trust myself!!

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:27 am

My Brother got burgled last Wednesday in the early hours of the morning, the 5hits that robbed them took their family car, 50 inch plasma, mobile phones, purse, bank cards, laptops, then not content with that lot went upstairs where my Brother, Sister-in-law and my Niece and Nephew were asleep, they went into all the bedrooms and stole jewellery worth well over £10k. Thankfully they all slept through but it has had an awful inpact on their lives.

My Sister in law suffers with her nerves and is in a terrible state, my Niece is scared to be left alone in the house and my Brother looks a horrible yellow colour as if he could have a heart attack any minute. The only one who seems to not be that bothered is my Nephew.

I feel so angry inside and can honestly say that I really want to hurt the people that have done this, I am finding it so hard to try and put it out of my mind, I have been told a name of one of the people and am even dreaming what 'd like to happen to him, I really don't trust myself, anger has always been a problem for me, but I thought that as I am getting older my temper has all but gone, amazing how 1 thing can take you straight back to a place where you dream of getting your hands on them

It was calculated that they got away with £25k and despite paying a top insurance (£700 a year :-2) they will only be covering about half that amount, seems you 5hit out whatever way!!! :-5

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:34 am

That sucks Suzy...to bad I'm so far away or I'd help you kick their a$$es. Thank God no one was hurt, which could have happened had they woke up.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:34 am

That must be truly terrible, to think your safe in you bed in your own home only to wake up and find your home has been burgled. They must feel so violated and unsafe. Awful predicament, hopefully the police catch the toe rags that done it.

Suzy, I am not a violent person and I personally don't think it solves anything but I have never been pushed so much for it to surface. My hubby however would.

I have absolutely no advice except to say, retaliating to these scum will only land you in bother as that's the way our crappy legal system works, in fact the scum will probably sue you for damages as they wont be content with you being charged with assault etc..

Best wishes to your family Suzy x:-4

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:38 am

SuzyB;990901 wrote: My Brother got burgled last Wednesday in the early hours of the morning, the 5hits that robbed them took their family car, 50 inch plasma, mobile phones, purse, bank cards, laptops, then not content with that lot went upstairs where my Brother, Sister-in-law and my Niece and Nephew were asleep, they went into all the bedrooms and stole jewellery worth well over £10k. Thankfully they all slept through but it has had an awful inpact on their lives.

My Sister in law suffers with her nerves and is in a terrible state, my Niece is scared to be left alone in the house and my Brother looks a horrible yellow colour as if he could have a heart attack any minute. The only one who seems to not be that bothered is my Nephew.

I feel so angry inside and can honestly say that I really want to hurt the people that have done this, I am finding it so hard to try and put it out of my mind, I have been told a name of one of the people and am even dreaming what 'd like to happen to him, I really don't trust myself, anger has always been a problem for me, but I thought that as I am getting older my temper has all but gone, amazing how 1 thing can take you straight back to a place where you dream of getting your hands on them

It was calculated that they got away with £25k and despite paying a top insurance (£700 a year :-2) they will only be covering about half that amount, seems you 5hit out whatever way!!! :-5

Suzy I'm so sorry to hear that this awful thing happened to your family.

My thoughts are with them :-4

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:39 am

shelbell;990906 wrote: That sucks Suzy...to bad I'm so far away or I'd help you kick their a$$es. Thank God no one was hurt, which could have happened had they woke up.

I keep thinking that, at least no one was stabbed or raped or anything, but it's strange the way your mind goes, you feel relieved that that didn't happen but then you get really pi55ed off for what they have done.

Thanks for the offer of kicking their jacksies, if I find them I'll have to get a pic of me kicking their a55es and post it here

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:42 am

Chezzie;990907 wrote: That must be truly terrible, to think your safe in you bed in your own home only to wake up and find your home has been burgled. They must feel so violated and unsafe. Awful predicament, hopefully the police catch the toe rags that done it.

Suzy, I am not a violent person and I personally don't think it solves anything but I have never been pushed so much for it to surface. My hubby however would.

I have absolutely no advice except to say, retaliating to these scum will only land you in bother as that's the way our crappy legal system works, in fact the scum will probably sue you for damages as they wont be content with you being charged with assault etc..

Best wishes to your family Suzy x:-4

pinkchick;990908 wrote: Suzy I'm so sorry to hear that this awful thing happened to your family.

My thoughts are with them :-4

They wore gloves so the police dont have a hope in hells chance of catching them:-5

Thanks Chez and PChick for your thoughts and wishes :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:47 am

SuzyB;990909 wrote: I keep thinking that, at least no one was stabbed or raped or anything, but it's strange the way your mind goes, you feel relieved that that didn't happen but then you get really pi55ed off for what they have done.

Thanks for the offer of kicking their jacksies, if I find them I'll have to get a pic of me kicking their a55es and post it here

Damn, I haven't gotten to kick a$$ for so long. You better take pictures and post them...it would be to cool!

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:51 am

Ian;990924 wrote: That's terrible

I don't like the description of your Brothers health I hope he's okay.

He has reall high blood pressure and looks bloody awful :-1

If this is who I think it is, then I am really pleased to see you back here:) I hope life s treating you well :-6

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:22 am

If they have a dispute with the insurance make sure they go to the insurance ombardsman scheme, it may help.

Hope that they can work through this experience, and for you......

:yh_hugs

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:23 am

SuzyB;990912 wrote: They wore gloves so the police dont have a hope in hells chance of catching them:-5

Thanks Chez and PChick for your thoughts and wishes :-4

thats the frustrating part,, probs why you are so angry as well cos you just know they are gonna get away with it:mad::mad: it must be soul destrying for your family:-1

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:59 am

Boy its amazing they slept through it thank God. When it is all said and done they probably need to have an alarm system installed, or a dog at least. It is such a felling of violation it doesn't matter that no one was hurt, but glad no one was.

They took their Car that has to show up somewhere, they took jewelry that will be pawned and will show up.

It seem they knew the house and that is scary. They knew how to get in and out fast. :-5 I'm sorry this happened Suzy I hope they find the creeps and soon.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:01 am

Id like to know how they slept through all that.

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:18 am

The good thing is that no one was hurt. "Things" can be replaced, not lives. I can't believe everyone in that house is such a sound sleeper, I hear everything at night.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:30 am

Suzy...................that is horrifying!

Best thing to do to relax everyone, get a security system put in!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:32 am

Imladris;990958 wrote: If they have a dispute with the insurance make sure they go to the insurance ombardsman scheme, it may help.

Hope that they can work through this experience, and for you......

:yh_hugs

another horrrid thing, now you pay your deductible and your rates go up.................ask them if your rates will go up, and as said, have a security system put in........that also saves you money on your insurance if you have a system.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:33 am

Clearly the most important thing is to get the 50" plasma back.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:47 am

OMG what a terrible thing to have happened. Sounds to me like they targeted the house knowing what was inside worth taking. I can believe they all slept through it but glad they did. I am a light sleeper and probably would have gotten hurt getting up to see what was going on. I'm glad they are all safe!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:49 am

I have to ask how did they know where the CAR keys were?Did they hotwire it to start it?? My keys are buried in my purse which is right by my bedside. :-5 50 in Plasma TV take a good sized vehicle to put it in.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:50 am

Is it possible that some was taken while no one was around and that they came back for the big stuff later after no one apparently noticed? It just seems weird that someone knew where to hit in each room in the dark... you could take a lot out of my house without me noticing... take my TV you'd definitely get my attention...

I am glad everyone is okay Suzy!:-4

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:41 pm

flopstock;991339 wrote: Is it possible that some was taken while no one was around and that they came back for the big stuff later after no one apparently noticed? It just seems weird that someone knew where to hit in each room in the dark... you could take a lot out of my house without me noticing... take my TV you'd definitely get my attention...

I am glad everyone is okay Suzy!:-4

Its an insurance scam. I can feel it.

watcher · Post by **watcher** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:26 pm

CARLA;991278 wrote: It seem they knew the house and that is scary. They knew how to get in and out fast. :-5 I'm sorry this happened Suzy I hope they find the creeps and soon.
and quietly!

watcher · Post by **watcher** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:35 pm

flopstock;991339 wrote: Is it possible that some was taken while no one was around and that they came back for the big stuff later after no one apparently noticed? It just seems weird that someone knew where to hit in each room in the dark... you could take a lot out of my house without me noticing... take my TV you'd definitely get my attention...

I am glad everyone is okay Suzy!:-4
I'm reminded reading this that there's this scam where some workmen would ring the doorbell during the day and make up some load of BS to keep you distracted while the rest of the thieves are round the back of the house getting in that way getting hold of your spare door keys to come back later during the night.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:37 pm

That is so sad, I am glad no one was hurt. Items are replacable, but not loved ones.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:24 pm

JAB;992094 wrote: The gall of some people.

Would it be wrong of me to hope they get in a car accident or get electrocuted while plugging in the TV?

Oh Jab wouldn't that be funny.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:29 pm

your wondering how they got the keys to the car?

mine are left on the kitchen table with my purse, would not take long once you break in to find them.

I know, stupid eh?

Mike keeps his on the kitchen counter.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:00 pm

qsducks;992140 wrote: You know what they say "lights on but nobody's home"

thankyou!

even if you case a joint out.............you always wait until no one is at home.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:02 pm

Odie;992142 wrote: thankyou!

even if you case a joint out.............you always wait until no one is at home.

In my house they would have to check it out in the day, cause at night they would probs trip over who knows what or step on one of Quin's toys on the steps.:wah:

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:33 am

For those of you that think you would sleep through being burgled I hope that you never have to find out!!!!!

They didn't go through the drawers, the jewellery box was on the dressing table next to the door, the car keys were left in Sister in laws handbag, how many of you take car/house keys to bed with you, even your purse??? That is what the police have told them to do. The laptop was left on Nephews bedroom floor.

The road opposite to my Brothers was also burgled and they had a new born baby, they all slept through too!

I can honestly say that they are one of the straightest families I know, they could of added things to the insurance to make up their lost, yet they won't even do that!

Not only will they lose £10k through insurance they are also having CCTV and alarms fitted at the cost of £1k.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:35 am

qsducks;992126 wrote: I would be concerned big time. Unless nephew gave the burglers the scoop.

I dont think a 12 year old could master that!

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:19 am

We got robbed many years ago while we were in bed asleep...we didnt hear a thing....so it does happen

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:27 am

I really feel for them.......its a horrible thing to happen and a violation of your home. :-4:-4

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:52 am

the shop i work in was robbed about 2mths ago................ he took a small amount of cash, a brand new lap top, mobile phones..............

theres a perfect cctv picture of him coming in and leaving the place at 6-30am, the cctv in town tracked him walking casually through the main street, carrying the stuff. he is well know to the police, even down to where he lives...................... what have the police done about it ???? ............................

absolutely nothing !!!!!!!

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:01 am

on the flat roof above the shop, we had a seven foot ice cream cone and a cone of chips !!! weighted down by concrete breeze blocks.

they were outside the bedroom windows of the sons of my boss. it took four big men and a lot of rope and time to get them up there.

one morning we discovered them missing,

they had been lowered off the roof and taken some way up the road and dumped in a garden and NO ONE heard a thing !!!!

watcher · Post by **watcher** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:09 am

SuzyB;990901 wrote: My Brother got burgled last Wednesday in the early hours of the morning, the 5hits that robbed them took their family car, 50 inch plasma, mobile phones, purse, bank cards, laptops, then not content with that lot went upstairs where my Brother, Sister-in-law and my Niece and Nephew were asleep, they went into all the bedrooms and stole jewellery worth well over £10k. Thankfully they all slept through but it has had an awful inpact on their lives.

My Sister in law suffers with her nerves and is in a terrible state, my Niece is scared to be left alone in the house and my Brother looks a horrible yellow colour as if he could have a heart attack any minute. The only one who seems to not be that bothered is my Nephew.

I feel so angry inside and can honestly say that I really want to hurt the people that have done this, I am finding it so hard to try and put it out of my mind, I have been told a name of one of the people and am even dreaming what 'd like to happen to him, I really don't trust myself, anger has always been a problem for me, but I thought that as I am getting older my temper has all but gone, amazing how 1 thing can take you straight back to a place where you dream of getting your hands on them

It was calculated that they got away with £25k and despite paying a top insurance (£700 a year :-2) they will only be covering about half that amount, seems you 5hit out whatever way!!! :-5
Suzy, who told you the name of one of them?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:50 am

jimbo;992281 wrote: i really cant believe that people i thought of as good friends would say such things , on the car alone sue,s brother will lose £4000

so without a shred of evidence you guys my friends are branding sue's family thieves ..... what a bad day for me on fg what a bad day indeed

i went round their house in the morning and saw the devastation myself

the jewelry which is not covered at all was sitting in the jewelry box not in a drawer

:(:(:(

Sorry Jimbo/Suzy, it just sounds so incredibly far out that nobody in the house would hear a thing, let alone someone carrying out a 50" plasma tv. And those things are heavy. I just can't believe that your inlaws would not hear anything/anyone in their room going through the drawers, etc. Again, I do apologize as obviously these things do happen.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:01 am

Sorry...............but the entire story sounds incredible.

50' plastma t.v. taken out of a house? off its brackets?.......those things weight a ton..........we have one.

4 people asleep while burglars rumage through their drawers in their bedrooms and no one hears them?

again, I am sorry.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:05 am

Well our tv was taken and a table was moved across the hall so we would have to move it to get to them if we woke and our bedroom door was opened and we heard not a thing. Normally I am a light sleeper...things like this do happen.... believe me......I couldnt believe it when I woke:(

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:51 am

I really wish someone would take my broken down truck out front. Now even if I heard them taking it I would applaud. Piece of crap. Wouldn't mind if they also took my small fridge.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:57 am

I'm glad they are getting the alarm always a good idea and a Dog is even better just the barking alone stop thieves. I hope they are able to recover the CAR. I have had cars stolen and it is an awful feeling. If any of the jewelry are family heirlooms what a tragic loss also. Nothing about violating your home and taking your belonging is easy to deal with you are left with a great sense of fear.

Jimbo & Suzy I hope they can get back to feeling safe. I have actually known people that move from their homes because of being broken into. They just can't live there anymore.

Its a sad world that we have to mistrust people we have in our homes thinking they might be casing the place for a future robbery. But you must, you also must have that alarm and dog and put your precious jewelry in a Safe Deposit box at the bank. Install alarms and kill switches on your Cars. You can't make it easy for them they will spot you in a heartbeat.

[QUOTE]they are also having CCTV and alarms fitted at the cost of £1k.[/QUOTE]

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:24 am

That stinks Jimbo. And I feel sorry for your inlaws. I've never been robbed thank gawd, and I wouldn't want to be. It must be terrible for them. I think my fam would also be freaking out. A good alarm company would be an asset for them and they should get one. Piece of mind for them.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:26 am

Odie;992414 wrote: Sorry...............but the entire story sounds incredible.

50' plastma t.v. taken out of a house? off its brackets?.......those things weight a ton..........we have one.

4 people asleep while burglars rumage through their drawers in their bedrooms and no one hears them?

again, I am sorry.

You really are incredible, who mentiond a tv on brackets??? Asumption!!!

Who said they rumaged through drawers??? Asumption!!!

What are you sorry for exactly??

You came here to apoligise then point out that the story is incredible:-5

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:27 am

Thanks everyone else for your support and messages :-4

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:29 am

I have know many families who have done just that. I think if the install alarms and proper outside lighting and maybe get a DOG they will be fine. We here in the States wouldn't think of not alarming our homes and vehicles. Break in's are all to common here.

I can't tell you how much having a DOG on the property helps. No thief will venture into a yard or house if the DOG is barking.

[QUOTE]the wife wants to move as the police told them the gang usually come back as they know once the insurance has paid up ,you will replace the stolen items [/QUOTE]

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:32 am

I came to apologize because obviously as Kay pointed out these things do happen and I'm very sorry for your brother and SIL and fam having to go through this horrible experience. It does sound incredible on it's face though. These guys must have been real pros at robbing homes and sneaking about. Has your brother/family gotten counseling? It might help.