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rgcraig
10-24-2008, 08:25 AM
Last night I received a call from my son and his wife while I was at a company dinner that their apartment was broken into.
My heart sank for them. It turned out decent as a neighbor felt/heard when they rammed the door in and came down to see what was going on. The watch guy apparently saw him and they left quickly.
Drawers were rummaged through and jewelry boxes opened, but nothing of value was taken.
However, now they are scared to death. The intruders saw all the things that they do have and could come back.
How sad is it that we work hard for our paychecks to buy the things we want only to violated and frightened of low lives that are too lazy to get a job to get their own stuff.
I only see this happening more and more with our economy worsening. Lord protect us all!!!
Sherri
10-24-2008, 08:29 AM
Poor kids! That's a scary thing to have to go through.
I can't even imagine how they feel. I'm sure they feel violated, even though nothing appears to have been taken. Do they have door/window alarms? If not, they might want to invest in them.
I would also advise them to make sure they have insurance coverage for theft-- and don't underestimate the value of what they have. Lists of serial numbers & photo documentation is important also. My insurance agent was here a few months ago, and told me I need to at least double the policy I have for contents coverage on my insurance. Most of us probably don't carry enough coverage.
I know it's just "stuff"... but we all work hard to get what we have, and if someone steals it from us or there is another type of loss we should be able to replace it without it being a financial hardship. JMHO.
Esther
10-24-2008, 08:32 AM
Last night I received a call from my son and his wife while I was at a company dinner that their apartment was broken into.
My heart sank for them. It turned out decent as a neighbor felt/heard when they rammed the door in and came down to see what was going on. The watch guy apparently saw him and they left quickly.
Drawers were rummaged through and jewelry boxes opened, but nothing of value was taken.
However, now they are scared to death. The intruders saw all the things that they do have and could come back.
How sad is it that we work hard for our paychecks to buy the things we want only to violated and frightened of low lives that are too lazy to get a job to get their own stuff.
I only see this happening more and more with our economy worsening. Lord protect us all!!!
I agree 100% with you.
ManOfWord
10-24-2008, 09:00 AM
This kind of stuff "frosts" me!!!
I pity the "foo" who tries to break into our home with my three sons and tons of guns! :D
All4one
10-24-2008, 09:14 AM
My son and daughter-in-law were robbed a few months back. They took over 10,000 worth of stuff in less than an hour, when she went to the grocery store. They had insurance but that is a small consulation. Big screen TV's went on sale so they got an even bigger one when they replaced that though.
Scott Hutchinson
10-24-2008, 09:16 AM
This is indeed scary and I feel for these kids,I certainly pray that God protects them and these lowlifes leave them alone.
StMark
10-24-2008, 09:17 AM
Welcome to MEMPHIS!!
rgcraig
10-24-2008, 09:18 AM
My son also has guns and he just bought a closet safe last week and those were all locked up - thank goodness.
However, they did stay there last night and since the door was only temporarily fixed they put a smaller, heavy safe behind the door and I suggested they put something on top of the safe that would fall off and hit the tile in case the door was tampered with.
Well, at 1:30 last night the cup fell off the safe and hit the tile. My son sit up in bed with his gun off safetly pointed at the door. Nothing happened, but they got up and dressed and came to my house.
As they were leaving their place two cop cars and neighbors were in the breezeway below their apt. The apt. below them had been broken in to also. The neighbor they talked to last night had come up and knocked on their door and that's what knocked the cup off the safe.
Very unsettling.
Yes, Tina they are insured - thank goodness and he has all his receipts for their electronics, etc. in the gun safe that is mounted to the wall in their closet. They are going to activate the security system today - $25 a month is a small price to pay for a little bit more security.
They are also looking for a house - and putting a contract on a house today. None too soon.
Rhoni
10-24-2008, 09:19 AM
I can feel for them Renda, Remember my apt was broken into three times when I first moved in. They changed my locks all three times but now I sleep with a chair under both of my door knobs. I never feel quite safe any more.
Praying for your kids,
Rhonda
rgcraig
10-24-2008, 09:20 AM
Welcome to MEMPHIS!!
Lol....well, this is the "better" area of Memphis. But, now days there's no safe place. Apartments are just ripe for this type activity though, so hopefully they will be able to purchase a home in Collierville soon.
Much safer there.
DividedThigh
10-24-2008, 09:21 AM
sorry renda, we are blessed to live in a really safe neighborhood, some people dont even lock there doors, but the town next to us is gettin more and more crime as people from the citiies move there, the ugly comes with them, to bad, if the break into my house they wont leave, happy, dt
DividedThigh
10-24-2008, 09:22 AM
I can feel for them Renda, Remember my apt was broken into three times when I first moved in. They changed my locks all three times but now I sleep with a chair under both of my door knobs. I never feel quite safe any more.
Praying for your kids,
Rhondathat is so sad rhoni, i will pray for you, to bad, that is unnerving, we are blessed to live in such a safe area, but you never know, there was a house invasion just a city away a month ago, dt
rgcraig
10-24-2008, 09:23 AM
I can feel for them Renda, Remember my apt was broken into three times when I first moved in. They changed my locks all three times but now I sleep with a chair under both of my door knobs. I never feel quite safe any more.
Praying for your kids,
Rhonda
Their door frame was knocked 4-5 feet into the living area. The screws that bolted the plate onto the door were at least four inches long and there were three of those just knocked out like they weren't even there.
Must have been some pretty good size guys.
Their door frame was knocked 4-5 feet into the living area. The screws that bolted the plate onto the door were at least four inches long and there were three of those just knocked out like they weren't even there.
Must have been some pretty good size guys.
Are they allowed to have a dog?
DividedThigh
10-24-2008, 09:30 AM
that door thing is bad, i would sleep with my 45 for sure, done that many times at hotels, but i slept, dt
rgcraig
10-24-2008, 09:31 AM
Are they allowed to have a dog?
Yes, but they are hoping to be moving out very, very soon.
The couple across from them do have a dog - so that might have saved them from getting broken into.
DividedThigh
10-24-2008, 09:35 AM
put up a sticker, beware of dog, it does help sometimes, i have one that says beware of owner, lol
That is sad.
My wife & I were married almost a year when my wife came home from work & called me at work (I was working overtime) & said that we had been broken into.
We had a number of things stolen, my wife's guitar, some of our wedding cake, all of my suits save one!
You feel violated!
It gave us the creeps that a stranger(s) was traipsing through our house!
Your peace & security is rattled!
Good thing is this--nothing happened to them physically!
That is something to be thankful for!
Sister Alvear
10-24-2008, 12:23 PM
Our family has never been the same after all those masked men broke into our house...It just leaves you with such an uncertain feeling knowing someone knows where you keep about everything...
tstew
10-24-2008, 12:52 PM
That is sad Renda. More and more I think that we are all going to have to take extra measures to protect ourselves from people who seem to exist only to prey on people. The lack of conscious and any moral guide in some people is downright scary.
DividedThigh
10-24-2008, 01:50 PM
good post tstew, very scary, lol, dt
Sweet Pea
10-24-2008, 02:05 PM
The young man in the article below was related to one of our faithful saints... Such a tragic waste.
Renda, I know your children feel so violated - but thank the Lord that they weren't at home when it happened! This young father was murdered in his front yard as he was getting into his vehicle to go to work. It is a nice neighborhood.
.......Smith said robbery seems to be the motive behind the homicide of 35-year-old Mike Rutledge as he prepared about 4 or 5 a.m. Wednesday to leave for the Federal Correctional Institution in .....
Link to full article
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081024/A_NEWS02/810240323/-1/A_NEWS13
Sorry this happened to your son. I think the invasion is greater than the $$loss!
Last night I received a call from my son and his wife while I was at a company dinner that their apartment was broken into.
My heart sank for them. It turned out decent as a neighbor felt/heard when they rammed the door in and came down to see what was going on. The watch guy apparently saw him and they left quickly.
Drawers were rummaged through and jewelry boxes opened, but nothing of value was taken.
However, now they are scared to death. The intruders saw all the things that they do have and could come back.
How sad is it that we work hard for our paychecks to buy the things we want only to violated and frightened of low lives that are too lazy to get a job to get their own stuff.
I only see this happening more and more with our economy worsening. Lord protect us all!!!
Maybe it was some Democrats trying to redistribute the wealth.
rgcraig
10-24-2008, 07:03 PM
Maybe it was some Democrats trying to redistribute the wealth.
No doubt.
Thanks everyone for your posts!
It does shake ya up a little bit when something like this happens. I'm even a bit paranoid - probably not a bad thing to be more aware!
Evang.Benincasa
10-24-2008, 08:55 PM
Sorry to hear about your son having a break in.
Evang.Benincasa
10-24-2008, 08:56 PM
No doubt.
Thanks everyone for your posts!
It does shake ya up a little bit when something like this happens. I'm even a bit paranoid - probably not a bad thing to be more aware!
A pit bull can be a deterrent. Does your son like dogs?
tstew
10-24-2008, 09:16 PM
A pit bull can be a deterrent. Does your son like dogs?
No, go German Shepherd...good deterent but not a great liability. Smartest dog alive. (You can probably tell what kind of dog I have):)
And just for good measure, here she is at about 9 months. She's pretty big for a female.
Mrs. LPW
10-24-2008, 09:21 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Renda.
May God stop that intruder from returning.
George
10-24-2008, 10:15 PM
No, go German Shepherd...good deterent but not a great liability. Smartest dog alive. (You can probably tell what kind of dog I have):)
And just for good measure, here she is at about 9 months. She's pretty big for a female.
Shepherds are smart dogs and yours is beautiful! Since I was young, my family always had a German Shepherd. Looks like yours is spoiled, too. :)
tstew
10-24-2008, 10:17 PM
Shepherds are smart dogs and yours is beautiful! Since I was young, my family always had a German Shepherd. Looks like yours is spoiled, too. :)
Oh, you don't know the half. I'm sure she looks so intent in those pictures because she was begging for something from whoever was on the couch. I've had Shepherds my whole life so I am pretty biased.
George
10-24-2008, 10:17 PM
Last night I received a call from my son and his wife while I was at a company dinner that their apartment was broken into.
My heart sank for them. It turned out decent as a neighbor felt/heard when they rammed the door in and came down to see what was going on. The watch guy apparently saw him and they left quickly.
Drawers were rummaged through and jewelry boxes opened, but nothing of value was taken.
However, now they are scared to death. The intruders saw all the things that they do have and could come back.
How sad is it that we work hard for our paychecks to buy the things we want only to violated and frightened of low lives that are too lazy to get a job to get their own stuff.
I only see this happening more and more with our economy worsening. Lord protect us all!!!
Sorry to hear about this. Your last two sentences ring true. We will all need to pray more for God's protection. Thankfully, the Lord did protect what was most valuable, your loved ones lives.
Pressing-On
10-25-2008, 08:47 AM
Last night I received a call from my son and his wife while I was at a company dinner that their apartment was broken into.
My heart sank for them. It turned out decent as a neighbor felt/heard when they rammed the door in and came down to see what was going on. The watch guy apparently saw him and they left quickly.
Drawers were rummaged through and jewelry boxes opened, but nothing of value was taken.
However, now they are scared to death. The intruders saw all the things that they do have and could come back.
How sad is it that we work hard for our paychecks to buy the things we want only to violated and frightened of low lives that are too lazy to get a job to get their own stuff.
I only see this happening more and more with our economy worsening. Lord protect us all!!!
Sorry this happened, Renda. Your last line is the anticipated! We are raising a "give me" world!
rgcraig
10-25-2008, 08:55 AM
I'm going to their apt. now to help them pack. They have an opportunity to "house sit" an empty house that is on the market for free until they purchase a house. They have a contract on a house now, so I'm praying that works out.
They are neogiating a deal to get out of their apt. lease. When they went to apt. office to let them know they had been robbed - the blonde airhead said, "well that suc*s" - - no empathy or concern at all.
My son told her he had a lot of friends looking for apts and he'll make sure that he tells them not to bother looking at The Preserve. He asked if they were going to send out a letter to let the others know that there had been four break-ins and she said no. He said, well we told everyone in our building and four of them are planning on relocating too.
Sister Alvear
10-25-2008, 10:32 AM
Renda, we have been praying for them and hope things work out. Please keep us informed. Blessings to you.
Evang.Benincasa
10-25-2008, 10:34 AM
I'm going to their apt. now to help them pack. They have an opportunity to "house sit" an empty house that is on the market for free until they purchase a house. They have a contract on a house now, so I'm praying that works out.
They are neogiating a deal to get out of their apt. lease. When they went to apt. office to let them know they had been robbed - the blonde airhead said, "well that suc*s" - - no empathy or concern at all.
My son told her he had a lot of friends looking for apts and he'll make sure that he tells them not to bother looking at The Preserve. He asked if they were going to send out a letter to let the others know that there had been four break-ins and she said no. He said, well we told everyone in our building and four of them are planning on relocating too.
Sis, does your son know of any other robberies that were done at "The Preserve?" The attitude of the B.A.H. strikes me as odd. Her response sounds pretty lame. I mean, it's not like they had a pipe break under the sink and the apartment flooded. This was a burglary, and therefore you would think the office manager would have a little more concern about the incident.
Because of the office manager's pathetic response my suspicions would be focused on her. I would be curious to know how many burglaries does she know about? Also how long have they been happening while she has been holding her manger position? Stranger things have been known to happen.
She might be totally innocent and just shows no apathy for anyone.
Still, she may know when people are home, and their apartments are easy marks for burglaries.
Hope all goes well with your son and will be praying for his situation.
In Jesus name
Brother Benincasa
freeatlast
10-25-2008, 10:38 AM
Several years ago our cabin cruiser was broken into in the marina.
The next night I stayed aboard the boat, sleeping with one eye open and a large knife at my side.
When I did hear something outside I began to really rethink my decision to confront a burglar.
Fortunaltly for the burglars and myself no one showed up to pilfer my boat that night.
The thing I remember about being broken into and robbed waqs the feeling of being violated.
I hope everything works out well for your kids Renda
HappyTown
10-25-2008, 11:01 AM
Last night I received a call from my son and his wife while I was at a company dinner that their apartment was broken into.
My heart sank for them. It turned out decent as a neighbor felt/heard when they rammed the door in and came down to see what was going on. The watch guy apparently saw him and they left quickly.
Drawers were rummaged through and jewelry boxes opened, but nothing of value was taken.
However, now they are scared to death. The intruders saw all the things that they do have and could come back.
How sad is it that we work hard for our paychecks to buy the things we want only to violated and frightened of low lives that are too lazy to get a job to get their own stuff.
I only see this happening more and more with our economy worsening. Lord protect us all!!!
I'm so sorry, unfortunately we've been there as well, you feel violated to say the lest! Everything feel dirty and unclean, worst part you are scared! Your space been invaded. I bet it was someone living in the unit, two homes were broken into, sounds like they knew their victims daily doings and coming and goings, when they be gone.
We lost over 55,000.00 in a break in over six years ago, sadly it was someone who knew us, and a godly person we called a friend. When we confronted them and told them we were going to the police they threaten to kill us. To make a long story short, they returned to our home three weeks later with two other men, with guns in hand to kill us. Our next store neighbor at the time who was a chain smoker scared them off as he went out for his nightly smokes. Thank God we were not harmed! They police arrested them! But we never recover the stolen items.
The worst part ,we no longer feel safe, nor trust people like we did!
freeatlast
10-25-2008, 11:14 AM
I'm so sorry, unfortunately we've been there as well, you feel violated to say the lest! Everything feel dirty and unclean, worst part you are scared! Your space been invaded. I bet it was someone living in the unit, two homes were broken into, sounds like they knew their victims daily doings and coming and goings, when they be gone.
We lost over 55,000.00 in a break in over six years ago, sadly it was someone who knew us, and a godly person we called a friend. When we confronted them and told them we were going to the police they threaten to kill us. To make a long story short, they returned to our home three weeks later with two other men, with guns in hand to kill us. Our next store neighbor at the time who was a chain smoker scared them off as he went out for his nightly smokes. Thank God we were not harmed! They police arrested them! But we never recover the stolen items.
The worst part ,we no longer feel safe, nor trust people like we did!
godly? methinks you need a look in a dictionary and learn what godly means ;-) j/k
HappyTown
10-25-2008, 11:24 AM
godly? methinks you need a look in a dictionary and learn what godly means ;-) j/k
:tease :snapout
Oh we have, he was an Apostolic oneness stranded keeper as well! Yep we learned never to judge a book, I mean person by their cover..;)
rgcraig
10-25-2008, 05:19 PM
Sis, does your son know of any other robberies that were done at "The Preserve?" The attitude of the B.A.H. strikes me as odd. Her response sounds pretty lame. I mean, it's not like they had a pipe break under the sink and the apartment flooded. This was a burglary, and therefore you would think the office manager would have a little more concern about the incident.
Because of the office manager's pathetic response my suspicions would be focused on her. I would be curious to know how many burglaries does she know about? Also how long have they been happening while she has been holding her manger position? Stranger things have been known to happen.
She might be totally innocent and just shows no apathy for anyone.
Still, she may know when people are home, and their apartments are easy marks for burglaries.
Hope all goes well with your son and will be praying for his situation.
In Jesus name
Brother Benincasa
She wasn't the manager - the manager wasn't there. She was just one of those cuties that work in the leasing office. My DIL said, so if someone was murdered during one of those robberies would you still say "that suc*s"? It did put her in her place a bit, but she didn't really act real concerned.
The office is aware of all the other break-ins and several cars have been broken into too. My son asked if they were going to make everyone in the complexes aware and they said no.
At my apts. a couple of weeks ago someone was broken into and the office wrote a letter and delievered to every apt. to make everyone aware with reminders/tips. I thought it was very responsible of them to do so.
rgcraig
10-25-2008, 05:21 PM
The house in Collierville that my son and DIL put a contract on is perfect for them. I was able to go see it with them today.
Just found out about an hour ago that they sellers accepted the contract. They are getting it for a good price and will be moving in a couple weeks. The house was only on the market a few days and the sellers got a transfer and have to be in their new city by the middle of Nov., so all has worked out for both these families!
The kids are so happy!
Thanks everyone for you prayers and concern!
tstew
10-25-2008, 05:25 PM
The house in Collierville that my son and DIL put a contract on is perfect for them. I was able to go see it with them today.
Just found out about an hour ago that they sellers accepted the contract. They are getting it for a good price and will be moving in a couple weeks. The house was only on the market a few days and the sellers got a transfer and have to be in their new city by the middle of Nov., so all has worked out for both these families!
The kids are so happy!
Thanks everyone for you prayers and concern!
RG, I'm glad to read this report. I know that this is a great relief for your entire family.
rgcraig
10-25-2008, 05:30 PM
RG, I'm glad to read this report. I know that this is a great relief for your entire family.
Yes, it is!
I believe the location of their complex is advantageous for break-ins. They are brand new (less than six months old), but there is nothing around them excepts woods and a four-lane by-pass is right next to them. So easy access to leave fast and be gone and back in Memphis in no time.
The house in Collierville that my son and DIL put a contract on is perfect for them. I was able to go see it with them today.
Just found out about an hour ago that they sellers accepted the contract. They are getting it for a good price and will be moving in a couple weeks. The house was only on the market a few days and the sellers got a transfer and have to be in their new city by the middle of Nov., so all has worked out for both these families!
The kids are so happy!
Thanks everyone for you prayers and concern!
Cograts!
I think we can say that this is a case where something good has come out of something bad!
The one thing that would make that new home complete would be the pitter patter of Little feet!:whistle
rgcraig
10-25-2008, 05:52 PM
Cograts!
I think we can say that this is a case where something good has come out of something bad!
The one thing that would make that new home complete would be the pitter patter of Little feet!:whistle
In a few years! It's a four bedroom, so they'll have plenty of room and in the school district they both went to all their lives - - perfect!
tamor
10-25-2008, 07:37 PM
The house in Collierville that my son and DIL put a contract on is perfect for them. I was able to go see it with them today.
Just found out about an hour ago that they sellers accepted the contract. They are getting it for a good price and will be moving in a couple weeks. The house was only on the market a few days and the sellers got a transfer and have to be in their new city by the middle of Nov., so all has worked out for both these families!
The kids are so happy!
Thanks everyone for you prayers and concern!
Just reading this Renda. I hate that this happened -- been there. But I'm glad that it worked out that they were able to get out and find something affordable in such a short time. I thank God no one was hurt!
Sherri
10-25-2008, 07:44 PM
The house in Collierville that my son and DIL put a contract on is perfect for them. I was able to go see it with them today.
Just found out about an hour ago that they sellers accepted the contract. They are getting it for a good price and will be moving in a couple weeks. The house was only on the market a few days and the sellers got a transfer and have to be in their new city by the middle of Nov., so all has worked out for both these families!
The kids are so happy!
Thanks everyone for you prayers and concern!That's awesome that they found a house! Will that be closer to you?
rgcraig
10-25-2008, 07:48 PM
That's awesome that they found a house! Will that be closer to you?They are close to me now, but the house is in Collierville. It's only 15 mins. away, so that's not bad at all.
She's been looking at houses for a couple weeks and found this on Wed. and fell in love with it. Geron saw it Thurs and liked it too - both had already decided to make an offer before they were broken into. I'm glad it happened before so it's not a quick decision based on emotion of just wanting a house to get out of the apt.
It just worked out perfectly!
tamor
10-25-2008, 07:53 PM
They are close to me now, but the house is in Collierville. It's only 15 mins. away, so that's not bad at all.
She's been looking at houses for a couple weeks and found this on Wed. and fell in love with it. Geron saw it Thurs and liked it too - both had already decided to make an offer before they were broken into. I'm glad it happened before so it's not a quick decision based on emotion of just wanting a house to get out of the apt.
It just worked out perfectly!
God has a way of doing that, you know!!
meBNme
10-25-2008, 11:33 PM
Glad to see everything turned out good with this.
We recently had 4 major tools stolen out of our barn, so I can sympathize with them a little.
I installed several flood lights a few days later, and a baby sound monitor in the barn.
I bought a sign that says "If you are found here tonight, you will be found here in the morning" and put it on the door. Who knows if that will help, but it made me feel better LOL.
No, go German Shepherd...good deterent but not a great liability. Smartest dog alive. (You can probably tell what kind of dog I have):)
And just for good measure, here she is at about 9 months. She's pretty big for a female.
Awesome dog! and a german breed too!
Does she know german or english commands?
My wife and I are currently trying to get a Great pyreneese puppy, our back up plan is a german bloodline german shephard.
What's yours weigh?
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I bought a sign that says "If you are found here tonight, you will be found here in the morning" and put it on the door. Who knows if that will help, but it made me feel better LOL.
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your sign reminds me of this one in the attachment:
meBNme
10-26-2008, 07:30 PM
your sign reminds me of this one in the attachment:
:ursofunny I love it!!
Thanks for the image. Its funny how so often the groups who scream and whine about their right to free speech are so eager to shut up any opposing view.
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