OMG - we've been robbed!

[Daisy and Delilah]

(((((((HUGS))))))) This is horrible Kim. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[catnapper]

You know, I was feeling blessed the other day..... I photographed this because it shows just how close we were to a catastrophic fire in my bedroom. We not only would have lost my jewelry, but everything. I noticed the singe mark when I unplugged somethign to plug my haridryer in. What would havbe happened if I never tried to use my hairdryer?

[Kirsten]

I'm really upset about my camera. It was an awesome camera and felt like an extension of me. I could use Ashley's but its HERS and I don't want to take it away from her. I guess I'll rely on her camera for baby photos. No cat pics any day soon. And I had some really cute ones of Flutter swatting Nicki on the nose last night.... she's grown into quite the spitfire! Flutter still has yet to come out of hiding. I see her but she's not moving from under the bed for anything.

I can understand you very well! A camera IS an extension of us, it's a way to express ourselves. I'm really sorry that you've lost it that way.

I'm also sorry about the insurance, and I can't believe the cops didn't even take fingerprints!

Kirsten

[Samantha Puppy]

Absolutely sickening. I'm very sorry this happened to you, Kim, but at least everyone is safe and unharmed. Good luck finding your stuff... I hope by some miracle, it all turns up again. I definitely suggest calling pawn shops within a huge radius of you to let them know what to look for.

[furrykidsmother]

Thank God everyone is all right! Yes, possessions can be replaced, it is just a shame that it happened. It happened to us a few years ago and it takes awhile to feel comfortable again.

[Randi]

Kim, I'm sorry you have to go through this, it must be awful knowing that someone went through all your stuff, and took your jewelry and camera. Some things mean a lot and can't be replaced. I hope you'll get the important things back somehow.

Go to the pawn shops to see if you can find any of it. Good luck!

[sirrahbed]

so sorry Kim!!!

But, glad that all the family members are fine.

This must feel like such a violation - this has never happened to me but I felt sick in my stomach while reading about your experience.

[catnapper]

OMG - we had the dumbest robbers!

I was on the phone with a PTer.... dusting and taking stock while I talked. Wiping away evidence of their presence in MY room. I organized the drawers.... I decided to look in the top of the jewelry box to see what costume jewelry they left behind. Imagine my surprise when I lifted the lid to see that EVERYTHING was safe and right as I left it!!!!! The stupid robbers had no idea the top of the jewelry box was actually on a hinge that could be lifted up! WOOHOO!!!!

My engagement ring is there! My tanzanite ring is there! I am missing a lot of rings, but at least two of the three rings I cared about are still here! Unfortunately, they DID get my wedding band. I had left it in the small jewelry box that I keep on my dresser.

Hubby said its ok that the wedding band is lost. He'll get me a new one ASAP. Our 5th anniversary is next month, so I hope to have it by then. Its really important to me.

Basically, most of what they got was my Silver Jewelry Club jewelry! LOL all that "free" silver jewelry gone! Guess I need to order some more! They DID get plenty of valuable gold... all my necklaces, all my bracelets, and a handful of rings. I only wore silver earrings (I lose them too easily to actually wear gold) and all I had at the moment was costume or the free silver stuff

And... the cops called me back. He asked for the serial number of the camera. If the robbers are stupid enough to pawn it, they'll know. Pawn shops are apparently legally bound to report any and all serial numbers they recieve. Lets just hope they are stupid enough to pawn it. I want MY camera back.

I am so relieved and happy I could kiss the world! Yes we were violated but after thnking my whole world has crashed, I find out that they missed some vital things! I feel like a dummy for not checking the top of the jewelry box until tonight. But why should I have done so? Every drawer was pulled out and dumped on the bed or floor. I thought they took everything and the lid fell closed.

[jenluckenbach]

YIPPEE! Just a bit of good news! Such a relief about the engagemnet ring. Now we'll pray for the camera!

[Catty1]

Oh, some good news at last!

Glad the cops will check on the camera #. And the person who pawned it...hee hee hee...I hope it IS in a pawn shop, because then they have a chance to catch the idiot!

hugs! to you and your family (fur and non!)

Catty1

[Craftlady]

Just a thought, the person or persons might know you and that's why they didnt take the credit cards. It's also harder to use stolen credit cards because more places are requiring i.d. when you use them, unless you use a "u scan" at places like Walmart, Meijer for example. Apparently smart enough to go after stuff that will pawn easly (jewerly/camera). Be glad they didnt take prints it makes one heck of a mess through out the house.

[joycenalex]

will you be changing the locks on the doors this week? it's actually pretty easy to do. and consider having a security service added to your home.i also have individual window locks, that make noise if a window is forced open. i have brinks, the cost is just $40 a month, but i've got coverage for break ins and fire. it's well worth the piece of mind for me. the window signs and window decals are great warning. i'm so sorry that you've experienced this.

[cyber-sibes]

So sorry for your misfortune!

[jenluckenbach]

OH! Best of luck at the consignment shop tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!

(So where was this ring?? that it was not taken? curious minds want to know)

[moosmom]

Jen,

I was on the phone to Kim when she found her engagement ring. It was in her jewelry armoir. I guess the idiots didn't bother to look in the top compartment (they obviously didn't realize that the top had a hinge on it and it opened).

Good luck at the consignment shop!