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Barrel of Fun
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TLO - have you accounted for all of your keys?
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We have, thanks Paul.Barrel of Fun said:
Our house keys were on us, the spares with whom they should have been, all others (for some reason) not touched, but we're changing the locks anyway.
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Most burglars are opportunists, they are generally after something they can flog quickly, with the minimum risk, to get enough cash to score.
Contrary to popular myth, they don't generally tend to target widescreen TVs, DVD players and PCs, because they're too cumbersome and are likely to attract attention if you're seen walking along the road with one. They go for stuff that's pocketable and easy to sell quickly- DVDs, CDs, Playstation games, jewellery and cash. They're less likely to steal your credit cards because there's a much higher risk of being caught using them.
Most burglaries happen during the day, again contrary to people's fears, because burglars know you're are likely to be out at work. Sorry to say this, but if you live in a basement flat, or have a basement level entrance to your home, it's very attractive to a burglar because they can't be easily seen from the street if they're smashing a window or kicking the door in. Get an alarm and lighting. UPVC doors, incidentally, are an absolute bastard to kick in- most burglars won't bother with your UPVC door if there's a nice old wooden one next door.
The thing about security marking your stuff- I would seriously encourage you to do it. Not because it'll stop it getting nicked, but because the police frequently find people's property during searches of the homes of known shi...I mean burglars, after they've been nicked.
The problem we have is that if we find an iPod, say, or a Sony laptop, we can't always prove it doesn't belong to the said burglar, or even that it's stolen. If we can prove it's stolen, and even better, who it belongs to, then the individual can be interviewed and hopefully charged in relation to your burglary, and maybe others, in addition to whatever they were nicked for.
Contrary to popular myth, they don't generally tend to target widescreen TVs, DVD players and PCs, because they're too cumbersome and are likely to attract attention if you're seen walking along the road with one. They go for stuff that's pocketable and easy to sell quickly- DVDs, CDs, Playstation games, jewellery and cash. They're less likely to steal your credit cards because there's a much higher risk of being caught using them.
Most burglaries happen during the day, again contrary to people's fears, because burglars know you're are likely to be out at work. Sorry to say this, but if you live in a basement flat, or have a basement level entrance to your home, it's very attractive to a burglar because they can't be easily seen from the street if they're smashing a window or kicking the door in. Get an alarm and lighting. UPVC doors, incidentally, are an absolute bastard to kick in- most burglars won't bother with your UPVC door if there's a nice old wooden one next door.
The thing about security marking your stuff- I would seriously encourage you to do it. Not because it'll stop it getting nicked, but because the police frequently find people's property during searches of the homes of known shi...I mean burglars, after they've been nicked.
The problem we have is that if we find an iPod, say, or a Sony laptop, we can't always prove it doesn't belong to the said burglar, or even that it's stolen. If we can prove it's stolen, and even better, who it belongs to, then the individual can be interviewed and hopefully charged in relation to your burglary, and maybe others, in addition to whatever they were nicked for.
Biscuit said:Look sonny, you're heading the right way for a CRUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE!
I like to pitch in with my opinion, especially when it relevent to a debate.. it's more fun that way, it beats personal insults.
personal insults?
pull yourself together!
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Not unsurprisingly, the bloody bastards came back last night - or at least someone did.
Thankfully our defences held, but I think they were specifically targetting one thing.
You can't f***ing rest up for one minute, can you?
Thankfully our defences held, but I think they were specifically targetting one thing.
You can't f***ing rest up for one minute, can you?
Barrel of Fun
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Oh my god! How do you know there was an attempt to get in?
It wasn't THPP trying to get the bat was it?
It wasn't THPP trying to get the bat was it?
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fcuking bastards - c*unts I hope for what ever reason these people do these things eventually causes them so much misery.
Good luck with your insurance claim insist on an indepdent assesor as soon as possible.
Good luck with your insurance claim insist on an indepdent assesor as soon as possible.
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Nothing taken - the lock which we put on the back was forced. This leads on to a forecourt next to the garage. They jemmied open the window on the side of the garage, but I don't suppose could see anything, or there was too much clutter in the way for them to have done something quietly.
Nothing to claim for - especially as the previous insurance claim took five months to settle. And that was without any quibbles from them.
Nothing to claim for - especially as the previous insurance claim took five months to settle. And that was without any quibbles from them.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Sorry to hear that Alan
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Perhaps you should get a nice cuddly MUTT to take care of biznizz while you are out of the house.
There's always the trusty beartrap though, if you really want to get even.
Mrs Coach
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Seven garden walls were kicked down this weekend in my road, including my two next door neighbours, both of whom are elderly ladies on their own, who I've tried to help out. They really dont need the cost or aggravation! I'm seriously considering a 'neighbourhood watch' type organisation where my road clubs in and pays for a security guard to walk up and down fri and sat night 12 - 5am, as the police knock off at 10pm round here (which even THEY say is ridiculous!).
Ten hours a week couldn't be that expensive surely, especially in light of the cost of the damage and annoyance that these gits are causing?
Ten hours a week couldn't be that expensive surely, especially in light of the cost of the damage and annoyance that these gits are causing?
bhaexpress
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Sorry for your loss TLO, why do I get visions of rusty blunt razor blades doing 'useful' acts ?
Southover Street Seagull
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Have you thought of a burglar alarm?
You have Languard just down the road from you. My family has used them for years, they have always been very good.
You have Languard just down the road from you. My family has used them for years, they have always been very good.
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Sounds an obvious thing to say, but no we haven't - not properly.
The bloke from LanGuard even comes to the Albion Business Breakfast each month. I'll have a natter with him.