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(22,988 posts) Mon Apr 25, 2022, 04:15 PM Apr 2022

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We were robbed this morning. [View all]

And not metaphorically. Someone broke into our home this morning at 4:45am and quickly stole almost $1000 and several items including the bicycle that I had bought wifey for Christmas.
The good news is that no one got hurt. Wifey and I were awakened by our heroine doggo Zoey. At that point, the intruder exited our home.
The reason I bring this up is as a cautionary tale. We have been living here in this home for 33 years with no issues, in a good neighborhood and great neighbors. Yet, here we are. I was not prepared for a break in.
If you can, do everything you can to secure your home and those you love.
That is all.

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We were robbed this morning. [View all] Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 OP

Thank goodness you're all okay. onecaliberal Apr 2022 #1

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We were broken into in MA back in the 90's. The took every CentralMass Apr 2022 #3

I wals almost relieved when a junkie broke in and stole all the bling my mother left me Warpy Apr 2022 #79

Yes that feeling that someone was in your place, touching your things does not go away easily. CentralMass Apr 2022 #80

Oh my that's horrible! FakeNoose Apr 2022 #4

So glad you're ok PlanetBev Apr 2022 #5

Sorry to hear that Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #6

Glad you both are safe. Duncanpup Apr 2022 #7

Security alarm systems, with their loud, shrieking noise... brush Apr 2022 #8

Odd thing... we moved into our house and within three days a couple of men showed up madinmaryland Apr 2022 #23

You were wise to tell them to take a hike. brush Apr 2022 #29

another tactic is returning to the same house in a few weeks after insurance replaces items Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #57

And riding around after Christmas to see what boxes are by the road! oldsoftie Apr 2022 #84

What service are you using? Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #28

Protection 1. brush Apr 2022 #30

We use PerMAR. Couldn't be happier. The service guy was just here to change all the sensor batteries usaf-vet Apr 2022 #87

Thank you for the recommendation Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #88

Thirty-five a month always seem like a great expenditure. The wife and I can't go out for a nice.. usaf-vet Apr 2022 #92

Sorry to hear that. One simple thing, is get "sqealers" for sliding doors and other doors. Pobeka Apr 2022 #9

I did a search for these and could find nothing. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #27

This'll get you started. Ours are similar to these: Pobeka Apr 2022 #44

Perfect!!! Thank you so much. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #51

You're welcome. FWIW I also have a beefy pepper spray by my bedside too. Pobeka Apr 2022 #56

I recommend to the single and divorced women DENVERPOPS Apr 2022 #64

Thank you for that great advice. niyad Apr 2022 #66

That seems to be a great idea Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #71

Excellent idea! nt Pobeka Apr 2022 #77

thx !! uponit7771 Apr 2022 #59

So sorry this happened to you. Boomerproud Apr 2022 #10

I think my wife is going to have a problem sleeping for awhile. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #20

Chamomile or catmint tea or brandy about half an hour before going to bed niyad Apr 2022 #67

Glad you & wife are OK Stuart G Apr 2022 #11

Man, newdayneeded Apr 2022 #12

Time to start increasing punishment rockfordfile Apr 2022 #13

That sucks. How did they get in? Wingus Dingus Apr 2022 #14

TBH, I did not have the back door as secure as I should have. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #21

Sucks that people I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2022 #15

That is so scary Bev54 Apr 2022 #16

Woah, that's nasty! Thank goodness you're both safe! electric_blue68 Apr 2022 #17

Thank you for your kind words. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #22

Yes and YW electric_blue68 Apr 2022 #25

I'm sorry. I was robbed mnay years ago while living on a cul-de-sac. I knew when I saw my little dog hlthe2b Apr 2022 #18

We are soooooooooo happy that our babies were not harmed. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #24

So glad you are safe! That is horrible! bronxiteforever Apr 2022 #19

Thank you ALL for your kind thoughts. DU is the BEST!!! Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #26

So very sorry but so very grateful all you lost was bike. I know it is 7wo7rees Apr 2022 #31

I lived in an on-campus apartment when I was a sophomore in college and my place catbyte Apr 2022 #32

Your mention of going thru your underwear drawer reminds me of my place being robbed womanofthehills Apr 2022 #63

So sorry. gademocrat7 Apr 2022 #33

Keep records of things you buy. lastlib Apr 2022 #34

So glad you, wife, and pupper are ok! SheltieLover Apr 2022 #35

Thank you so much Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #47

Yw! SheltieLover Apr 2022 #55

OMG Katcat Apr 2022 #36

robbed twice llashram Apr 2022 #37

Thank you Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #48

Even when you do not have expensive things it can happen. suncat Apr 2022 #38

Glad you're safe and sound. Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #39

I'm glad you're ok! MissB Apr 2022 #40

So glad you're okay! We've had multiple break-ins over my life...family house, college apt, FailureToCommunicate Apr 2022 #41

Our Miami housed was ransacked XanaDUer2 Apr 2022 #42

I think if he had had more time, our meds would have been gone too. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #73

I keep my meds, car keys, and wallet in the room where I sleep. nilram Apr 2022 #96

So sorry this happened to your family... pbmus Apr 2022 #43

Tg you are ok Meowmee Apr 2022 #45

Thank you so much. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #49

Yes def get cams and some type of system 😀 Meowmee Apr 2022 #52

I am so sorry this happened to you nice folks... makes me angry! secondwind Apr 2022 #46

Thank you very much. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #50

Damn! Sorry to hear that, Ferrets are Cool. calimary Apr 2022 #53

Thank you very much...yes, we are thankful for our being safe and Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #74

I am so sorry this happened cally Apr 2022 #54

Even when you do not have expensive things it can happen. suncat Apr 2022 #58

Pretty Bold Thief ProfessorGAC Apr 2022 #60

Yeah, pretty damn bold. My first thought, after I got calmed down, was Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #72

Horrible Feeling Piasladic Apr 2022 #61

We were robbed, garage, several years ago. Bikes stolen. shrike3 Apr 2022 #62

So very glad that you and your wife and doggo are okay. How very frightening. niyad Apr 2022 #65

In one way, I am glad we were home, but it could have turned out so much worse. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #75

I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune. That said, I pity the fool that oasis Apr 2022 #68

Thank goodness you and your wife are okay. gldstwmn Apr 2022 #69

Sorry to hear this. usonian Apr 2022 #70

Horrible malaise Apr 2022 #76

Such a violation. MontanaMama Apr 2022 #78

It happens here all the time, too DFW Apr 2022 #81

Ferrets, I'm sorry to hear that. COL Mustard Apr 2022 #82

Scary stuff. spanone Apr 2022 #83

There are somewhat inexpensive things you can do. The Jungle 1 Apr 2022 #85

Wow. I'm glad you're safe! piddyprints Apr 2022 #86

So scary that they broke in knowing you were home pandr32 Apr 2022 #89

I want to thank everyone again for your wonderful outflowing of Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #90

Yikes!!! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #91

Glad you're OK. Work with law to see if they can get leads. We had a break-in and they got him! And Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #93

I live in a safe neighborhood but have spent several hundred on home security Kaleva Apr 2022 #94

My next door neighbor had a home invasion. Scary stuff. They took the keys to the car in the CTyankee Apr 2022 #95

Yeah, we are doing everything in our power to feel safer... Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #97

The guy who installed our alarm system said he thought our neighbor's invasion was an "inside" thing CTyankee Apr 2022 #98