OMG - we've been robbed!

[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]

And if you are acquainted with your neighbors at all, check with them and see whether anybody noticed anything--they'll also most likely want to be aware that someone is breaking into houses in broad daylight!

We think its the neighbor's son. We told the police that. He broke in 6 years ago and our RB Sammy got him good (blood everywhere) but he ended up hurting her back. but its a different MO than before.... so we're not sure.

[Jadapit]

I'm so glad you all are ok. What a way to spend the 4th huh?

[Prairie Purrs]

We think its the neighbor's son. We told the police that. He broke in 6 years ago and our RB Sammy got him good (blood everywhere) but he ended up hurting her back. but its a different MO than before.... so we're not sure.

Are there any other neighbors who might have seen something? If it was a neighborhood kid, someone might have seen him around your house and recognized him.

On the other hand, it seems strange that the neighbor's son would pass up other goodies and zero in on the jewelry. That sounds more like a professional burglar who has a specific "market" in mind.

[elizabethann]

Sorry to hear about this. My parents house was broken into (while they slept) so I know how scarey it can be. You feel violated - that's your stuff that you worked hard for and nobody should touch it. I'm awfully sorry.

Perhaps you can contact some pawn shops in your area (if you have any)? Give them descriptions of what was stolen. Perhaps whoever stole them will try to pawn them off.

Good luck. I'm glad nobody (including your animals) weren't hurt.

Take care.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh my, Kim, I am so sorry to read this thread! I am so grateful that no onw was home, and that all furbabies are okay (althought a little scared). I can only imagine how frightened you must have been when you walked in and found the house a mess!

Many prayers coming from Indiana that you are able to find your things!

[gini]

To say that Thank God all of the kitties and all of you are alright, might have a hollow ring right now - but it really is the truth.

I have been through this myself and you feel so violated.

I now live with closets with deadbolts and an alarm system. Lots of fun!

I am so sorry that this happened to you - and can only hope that you can get some of your items back.

Big hugs to you.

[Cataholic]

How completely awful.

[luvofallhorses]

wow I am so sorry! ((hugs)) I hope they find the creeps who did this.

[moosmom]

Kim,

That is absolutely awful!! "Stuff" can be replaced. But something as special as your wedding and engagement rings can never be replaced. I do hope that you find them at a pawn shop.

I've PM'd you. Hang in there. If you need ANYTHING, please let me know.

((((((HUGS)))))))))

Donna

[Mad Mags Moo]

Kim, I am so sorry that this has happened to you but so glad that no one was at home and you, the kids and the furkids are all ok. Hugs to you, Take care xxxxxx

[lvpets2002]

That is so horrible Kim & Ashley = Hope you can get your stuff back .. Glad the family is all ok.. Hope they put that jerk in jail & make him spend some time ...

[Pam]

Kim I am so sorry!! Thank God, as everyone else has already said, that no one was harmed and all kitties but Allen are present and accounted for. I'm sure he'll surface as soon as he feels a little more secure. My Andy would probably hide for a month after something like that.

Do you know how they got in? I imagine you will want to possibly change locks, etc.(?) Years ago there was a series of burglaries in my neighborhood. They occurred in between Thanksgiving and Christmas and sometimes the person actually broke in when people were inside and upstairs sleeping. It turned out to be a teenager stealing things to buy drugs for himself and his mother. So many neighbors got security systems after that (us included). In this day and age, I guess the creep might even resort to selling your things on e-bay. Maybe you could check there too. (((Hugs))) to you and your family.

[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!