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

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Tue Apr 26, 2022, 02:33 PM

Apr 2022

driveway. After that my husband got our house wired for protection against invasion and their sign is on the front of the house. It wasn't cheap and I've already tripped the alarm by accident once. It wasn't easy to cancel the call.

It's worth it to both of us. We're old and feel vulnerable.

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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