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Steven C
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Contact that show It Takes A Thief. They will hook you up. Yes most of the time they do come back to get all the new stuff you just bought. |
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joan k
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It's a dreadful feeling to know that someone has invaded your home and privacy. I feel very sorry for you. It seems to be a statistic that they do return, I hope not for your sake. Contact Victim Support they give good advice. |
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snetterton
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Sorry to hear this. Statistically, people who have been burgled are more likely to be burgled again. Get onto your local crime prevention officer and see what they suggest. |
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Norman V
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I was told not to replace everything right away, they will return and take the new stuff !
Get some security. |
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Joe King
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Unfortunately they tend to return after you have replaced with new. Increase your security and talk to your local crime prevention officer. |
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mailbox_5
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Hi,very sorry to hear this. This also happend to us.Its an awefull feeling knowing someone has gone through your house, Hope they didnt tack to much,Just move on,It will prob. never happen again.But the thought is always their,make sure its locked up tight when sleeping or out for the day,Sorry again,This Day To,Shall Pass Buddy, |
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northern lass
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The Police should give you the number for victim support but in the meantime don't worry too much. They have taken all they can for the moment but remember that when you replace the stuff that has been stolen get rid of the empty boxes and don't leave them outside your house as a signal to would be burglars.
Good Luck and I am sorry this has happened to you. |
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kumala
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contact victim support, the police will give you the number,they can return to steal the things youve replaced on the insurance, its been known but not often.
take more precaution with security,locks lights poss a guard dog. |
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Günther Bischoff
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Unfortunately, due to the fact that you have been burgled, your chances of being burgled again go up. However, don't panic. There is a logic to it if you put yourself in the burglar's shoes. He has been into your house once and knows the layout and was not caught. He (almost certainly male) feels safe. So what you do is change things round. Fit new better locks on doors and windows. Get a dog. Draw the curtains. Make it so that if stupid comes back, he's presented with a different house/flat and doesn't know what to expect. It will also make him think that you are aware of the burglary, have taken steps to prevent it happening again and may have something horrible for him inside.
And, please, report it to police before you start clearing up. The forensic opportunities at burglaries are much better than most crimes an, if you're in UK, a scenes of crimes officer will attend. It may not get your property back but it will lock the git up and prevent anybody else going through what you're going through.
The last thing most burglars want to do is find somebody in when they break in. If they weren't worried about confrontation they'd mug you - it's easier. I know you read about people being in when they're are burgled but the press report it because it is so rare. I'm sure there will be people who will come on this forum and say it happened to them but statistically, certainly in UK, it is rare. |
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Lisbeth
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It is very hard to cope with, but they just might come back again. I have an uncle who was robbed 7 times ... the burglars would wait until he got new stuff then come back.
But you can take steps to make sure they don't come back, and if they do, it's not as easy as they thought.
Buy two-headed nails and drive them into the window sill so the window can't be lifted more than a few inches (but if you have a fire, they are simple to remove)
Buy a dog and put up warning signs around the yard that say something like "beware of dog, owner not responsible for attacks on property". Even if the dog is a poodle lol.
Cut down all shrubbery near the windows ... make sure the windows are able to be seen from the street.
Get motion sensor spotlights for the house so if anything comes onto your property, the first thing that happens is they get spotlighted.
Put a sign near the door that says "smile, you're picture has just been taken by our security camera". |
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Scouse
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That is a terrible thing to happen. They are unlikely to come back. You need reassurance so get yourself a good alarm system and use it. victim support may help with advice or just a sympathetic ear. The main thing is nobody was hurt. You will be bothered about it for a while and this is natural.
On I hope a lighter note write a book entitled Medieval Torture for Burglars, it will relieve your feelings |
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washerl
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I had the same problem before;1st don`t call the police as they may arrest you 2Nd buy a good dog and the problem is gonna be part of the past. |
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goz1111
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they may be back in a few weeks or months , giving you time to process your insurance claim buy new stuff |
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D R
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you have my sympathy, it's not easy get your door locks changed take the advise from your local community police officer, have an alarm fitted in some areas they do have support groups to help victims, good luck |
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spag
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Change your locks and install an alarm system. They probably won't return. Do not expect to retrieve any of the items. Also, file a fraud alert on your credit reports for whomever is in the house. Thiefs now days are good about taking ID information. Last, conduct a security sweep of your house and see where you are vulnerable. Then address the issue you find. Good luck. |
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Mr. Wizard
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The second you walk into your home and find it's been burgled--get out and away safely to your car and lock yourselves in. Cellphones are great in that you can call 911 and have police come in and check your home for lingering burglars while keeping the crime scene from being "contaminated".
You also might want to maintain a home inventory of your valuables (item descriptions/ serial numbers....etc) by listing them on your PC and taking digital cam pics of them--making sure you have hid well hardcopy printouts of both for police. This list also is a big help for insurance companies, too.
Plenty of home security businesses in the yellow pages. You might want to get a system or even use simple inexpensive fake cams and flashing "alarm" lights that may keep burglars away. Of course, you can't place a price on your family's safety at home, by same fair turn. |
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gonzo735
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Never been burglarized...but I've taken hundreds of reports in reference to them. An alarm system always helps, but the pros know that the alarm company calls into the residence first, and THEN calls the Police, at which time we respond....plenty of time to get in and out. |
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Salinah
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ohh noooo...my heart goes out to you :(..
Had the same problem afew years ago AND just before Christmas...lost a few k worth of items..sadly the police didnt do much either, they just sent me forms to fill out of what items were stolen and sent leaflets on victim support or organisations you can turn to for counciling etc...
I recommend a 24/7 alarm system, which i had to have installed...just do what you have to do to take precautions from it ever happening again...mind you..i still even now feel insecure bcz of what had happened....its the actual " trauma " you're mentally put through when somethings happened like this,,,still..cheer up..it could have been worse. |
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macaroni
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Thank God they didn't get the computer. You will feel better if you look at how they got in and maybe look at ways to better secure your house. If you feel more confident of your security then you will soon put this behind you. |
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stainless steven
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Use security devices, but be careful which to employ, for some use knowledge ,so get advice locally. Yes I think they will return so act asap. |
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sammy
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Sometimes they wait a while and then return to see if you replaced your stuff change all locks and think about haing a house alarm installed.I am very sorry to hear this.Good luck |
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sueparrish2000
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I would agree, make sure you reinforce all the areas they managed to get into. I was burgled once years ago, touch wood never again. if you can afford a house alarm, security lights, have timers on lights so people won't know if you are in or out, soft music on a radio, a cheap security system set up throught the t.v as it records too. get the local police to come round and mark all valuables for free and pinpoint your weak spots. Hope this helps, good luck! |
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global surveyor
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My heart goes out to you buddy. I hope to God you are insured. It is very very unlikely that they will ever come back to you, in their mind there are many other victims out there waiting to be burgled. could it be anyone you have associated with at some point or was it just a random attack? that would be the first thing going through my mind. |
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julie a
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Get yourself a good alarm system and cctv, we supply and fit security, any advice email me, |
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Northern Lad
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Be ready. If they do return, knock them out. Drag the scum out onto the street, then kick the ******* crap out of them.
So when the police arrive you don`t know anything about it :-) |
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sammie
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Hi there you have my sympathies as i was burgled too and i felt awful ....
The crime prevention officer should be paying you a visit and help you to secure your property ...
I would suggest new locks .. locks on windows ... Carpet tacks on walls ..
Do not let them run you out of your house for fear of it happening again as they will win ..
This happened to me many years ago and i moved as i was scared .. mine happened whilst i was in bed and i heard them but was too scared to do anything ...
I have just bought a house and i know this sounds silly but i got my brother to pretend to burgle my house .He highlighted a lot of problems ..Ie i had a bin near my back gate which can be dragged to enable someone to have something to stand on whilst climbing my fence ...
He showed me how easy it would be too get over my garden wall ...So i am having climbing roses there ..
Maybe you could try that as he picked up things i would not have ...
Sorry for the pain and grief the thieving scumbags have caused you |
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bruce b
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Move to Oshawa, my front door is open..my car keys?, can't find my car keys..oh, they are in the car and my wallet, may be there too....no, I am sorry to make light of a very serious situation but relax, don't run out looking for all those hi-tech gadgets, the security officer, whateverthe'ell that is, and relax and get on with life because there is little you can do to stop anyone intent on robbing your home...just thank the gods you are safe because your possessions can be replaced...I am sorry I have no other advice because what I said in the beginning is true...of course we may get robbed but the possibilities are so remote that I give little thought to all the marketed protections...most of the crime hysteria is perpetrated by the same thieves that sell all the paraphernalia...grab some of those cute little stickers and lawn signs saying what protection you have and that will work just fine... that provides little protection...most of the crap never works...like an alarm system I investigated when my older children were home alone at night...the salesman, yes the salesman, upon learning where I lived, said that the police would probably not respond and if they did the house would be empty by time they arrived...the best security I read about is lock the doors when you leave because that will probably keep the petty, amateur thief out, but nothing, absolutely nothing short of razor wire, will deter the real criminal...so like I said, relax and get on with life and if it happens, it happens and chances are the thieves are frying some other fish a long way off. |
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samual821
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buy a gun and learn to how to responsibly use it and store it.i can't believe no one else has said this. |
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mmdjaajl
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if they got all the good stuff why will the return? |
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chuffy
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we got burgled 2 days before xmas and had 3k of stuff taken, we had anti climb paint on the back wall and security lighting but they still got in to our garden and forced their way in, we have sold our house because of this and are moving in the next 6 weeks as I cant live here any more, the police were useless and took 7 hours to even turn up, a neighbour spoke to one of the burglars mid flow and 3 weeks on has still not had a visit from the police, we went out the next day and fitted an alarm but still feel unsafe :( I have a fear they will return as they know you get it replaced and I spend a lot of time alone with the kids so feel vulnerable |
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