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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 18:59 |
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.....whilst I'm 4,000 miles away!
My brother & brother-in-law are dealing with it, but is it worth reporting to the police now, on my return next week or not at all?
Not sure what has been taken yet, but it seems my brother-in-law disturbed them after they'd unplugged one DVD player (we have several), so I'm worried that they'd come back.
What do I do???
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 19:11 |
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Vezz. wrote: .....whilst I'm 4,000 miles away!
My brother & brother-in-law are dealing with it, but is it worth reporting to the police now, on my return next week or not at all?
Not sure what has been taken yet, but it seems my brother-in-law disturbed them after they'd unplugged one DVD player (we have several), so I'm worried that they'd come back.
What do I do???
Sorry to hear that Vezz 
I'm not sure what to say to be honest...I'm guessing you should call the police as the earlier you report it the better (especially for insurance purposes), but then you're not there to say what exactly is missing.
Hmm....I think you should report it.
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 19:11 |
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Vezz...important...very important you need to get your folks back in the UK to check that these theives haven't taken any of your personal info, like utility bills, bank statements or anything with your personal details.. or else you will start to find they'll be taking out credit, loans and sh*t in your name.....
and yes i would report it if your stuff is marked, it might turn up at a car boot or something..
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 19:14 |
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Vee.
Sorry to hear about this. Report it to the police immediately so you can get a crime number so it is logged and in the system. I trust your in law has secured your place so that other dyam theives don't take the opportunity to take every thing else you have.
Other than that not much you can do. When you have time check how they entered and make changes to your home. The police will offer that info or if they don't ask for the Crime Prevention Unit or whatever it is called in your local division/station.
Hard to do but don't worry about it. It is property and if insured you will get it back. If not get insured and take it as a lesson.
Most crime of this nature is opportunisitic. You give them the opportunity they will take it.
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 19:31 |
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Oh no, sorry to her that as well Vezz.
Like all have said, 'report it'. Good luck and try not to worry too much.
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 20:02 |
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My brother said the place is a mess.
They took my Nan's jewellery, a PS2, xbox and a dvd player. They also took Hubby's car keys. Luckily, it's parked at his Mum's house otherwise they'd had his work tools. I wouldn't know about the utility bills until I get home, I guess.
b**tards took all the games out of the boxes, so they had time.
The police have been informed and will come tomorrow at 8.30 - my brother is sorting it.
Funnily enough, I was going to cancel the insurance, but my mind told me not to.
This has really spoilt my holiday...
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 20:41 |
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Sorry to hear this. We were burgled in April 06' but they only took money, they never took the phones, DVD's, TV or anything. We were in the house asleep when it happened. The police said it was probably drug addicts and they just wanted some quick money.
Right, my advice: most definitely report it. And try not to worry, although obviously that is easier said than done.
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 20:42 |
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Vezz..I know its difficult..but it is really important you make sure these theive didn't hold of your personal info....I had a colleague a few years back who got burgled, they took this stuff..and nearly got a mortgage in his name, they rang up thousands on store cards, got credit on electrical items...it took him months to sort out his credit rating.
if you;re the type to typically keep utility bills and bank statements in a single place...then i seriously advise you to have it checked for missing doc asap...especially make sure that they are in sequence....the gits that did my colleague were clever and took from the middle so he didn't even realise until weeks afterwards
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 21:01 |
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Well, I can't expect my brother to go through my bills, so it;ll have to wait until I get back next week.
I've just realised they took my engagement ring, which needed to be fixed.
That's what tipped me over the edge.......
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 21:54 |
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Vezz sorry to hear what happened. You did the right thing in reporting it. Did they take anything like mobile phones? If so ring the company immediately! All bills THEY incur - YOU'D be liable for if you don't. Also any credit cards and the like.
Really sorry about your engagement ring - is there something unique about it - even names engraved would be a start to help the police know what to look for.
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 22:22 |
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Trying hard not to think about it but it's hard, especially being so far away.
They went into my oldest son's room and pulled his clothes out of his wardrobe. I think they must have got his gameboys as well.
I was supposed to go to a party tonight but don't feel up to it. Then again, why should I worry about something I have no control over?
BTW, does anyone know if the insurers come to inspect the house anymore? And how do they put a value on my Nan's jewellery, which is mainly sentimental?
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 23:07 |
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Er... my questions Vezz 
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Posted: Saturday January 6th, 2007 23:23 |
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Saida.M wrote: Er... my questions Vezz
Don't understand.....?
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Posted: Sunday January 7th, 2007 01:25 |
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Sorry to hear the misfortune Vezz.
Time to review and tighten up your security. Make it difficult for them to break in and the odds are lessened if you increase their chances of getting caught.
e.g. Locks on windows, doors and fitted alarms / exterior security lights etc.
Answer to you question is sometimes insurance companies do send a 'loss adjuster' round, depending on the size and nature of your claim. This is standard practice but you need to be aware ultimately these poeple work on behalf of the company and their prime concern is to reduce the amount of the claim if possible.
Read and understand your terms and conditions carefully before meeting this person and although im not advising you to lie there are ways you can be economical with the truth. Insurance companies are all to quick to take our money and not as forthcoming when its time to pay out. So i have no problem with one squeezing every last penny they can out of them without incriminating themselves.
Good luck whatever.
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Posted: Sunday January 7th, 2007 09:20 |
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Vezz. wrote: Saida.M wrote: Er... my questions Vezz
Don't understand.....?
... your engagement ring - is there something unique about it?
... Did they take anything like mobile phones?
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Posted: Sunday January 7th, 2007 12:28 |
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Man you got to be careful when you go on holiday nowaydays because you never know who is clocking the whole family taking out suitcases into the car/ etc. In the wrong mind opportunity presents itself right there.
Not saying that might be the case but it was a factor when I got burgled. 3 times over the years. You just have to be philioshphical and say its only goods...the real hastle is sorting out your bank details/ identity etc.
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Posted: Sunday January 7th, 2007 12:33 |
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| BT...totally agree, i remember when i used to live in Deptford....I had to be really careful when I recieved deliveries of goods, or what rubbish i chucked out and when, because people took all these for sign posts for what you had in your house... Last edited on Sunday January 7th, 2007 13:37 by Kunjufu
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Posted: Sunday January 7th, 2007 12:45 |
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^^^^^^^I was going to make that same point.
I hope these people get caught cos if there's anything I can't stand it's a damn teef.
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Posted: Sunday January 7th, 2007 18:21 |
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Saida,
No, there were no distinguishing marks on my ring, apart from the fact that that band had split, hence my reason for leaving it. Can't see the thieves repairing it! I have my mobile, and Hubby's is at his Mum's. Obviously we have our passports, plus our driving licences ( last night I was asked for id when buying a bottle of wine.....big 40 year old woman that I am!!!)
All,
The police have been. They said they couldn't see any signs of forced entry, but my brother couldn't lock the back door after they went so the burglar had forced the lock. I asked my brother to call the police to tell them this.
The police have left forensic kits for us to eliminate our fingerprints. I asked my brother to leave the house as it is to make it easier for us to identify the missing items.
We've only had this insurance since November. Is there a chance they won't pay out as it's a new policy? It's with Morethan, and we have our cars insured with them also.
PH,
I really hope I'm not burgled again. We're putting carpet grippers on the fence, so if the b**tards try to climb it they'll cut their hands to shreds. We have an alarm, and we have to replace the back door lock anyway.
As an aside, I must admit to being impressed with how the police are handling it. Last time I was just given a crime number!
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Posted: Sunday January 7th, 2007 23:15 |
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Vezz.
I'm sorry to hear about this. I was recently burgled a couple of months ago whilst at work. Its not a nice feeling to go through. In my case, I think they were disturbed and only took a mobile phone.
Took the police almost 12 hours to show up to assess the damage.
Some useful advice which was given to me a few years ago was to take pictures of all your valuble items in the home, no matter how small it was. even DVD, CD, computer games etc.
Once this was done I would burn all the pictures unto a cd and had kept several copies, which were left with other members of my family and people who you could trust. This way if anything did happen, you could have a detailed discription of what was taken and such.
Another way of keeping up to date with your items was to upload these pictures to a image host website with a password.
This part was very useful when I was dealing with my insurers as well as the police. Using this info, they knew that I wasn't trying to bump up anything.
I hope this info may come in handy to someone.
Kunjufu touched on something which should be taken very seriously, in regards to your identity. I now keep my documents in a safe now and any letters with my name and address which I don't need goes now through the shredder.
I would advise anyone who hasn't got one to buy a shredder as soon as possible.Last edited on Sunday January 7th, 2007 23:18 by MCP
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Posted: Monday January 8th, 2007 00:27 |
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Oh Vezz... so sorry. Being burgled is so very stressful and makes you feel so violated.
BT and Jufu are right though, my in laws were robbed the same day they left the country and they suspect that the cab driver might have told his buddies. Seriously, pack your bags in the car the night before or get your relatives to take you to airport.
As soon as you get the time, check your bank account and credit report.
The important thing is that you, hubby and baby are away from harm.
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Posted: Monday January 8th, 2007 16:01 |
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Hi vezz, sorry to hear about your drama.
same thing happened to me many years ago, I was asleep in bed at the time, the little one disturbed them as they were coming up the stairs, they only took my 2 day old stereo i'd saved all year for, but that was minor under the circumstances, god knows what could have happened!
Good advice above, esp taking pictures of your items in future for insurance claims - They should pay out the claim, i don't see why not, unless they have some no claims for 90 days clause, check your documents when you get back.
When i go on holiday i take my suitcases to my mums weeks before i leave and pack from there, a lot of hassle, but the people round my way are too bad mind. I have my front room lights on a timer so hopefully not too many of them notice when i'm not about.
Also, i don't keep any bills more than 3 months old and these are kept in a digital safe with all other important documents, the safe is welded to my floor for extra security.
I understand your upset about the ring, can't replace that, but find some comfort in the fact that material things can be replaced, hopefully sooner rather than later as you have the good sense to have home insurance, also you have your life and your health.
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Posted: Monday January 8th, 2007 17:52 |
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When you purcharsed your Home Ins. you would have opted for a start date. This is the date the policy would be put 'on risk'. Hence the date your insurance begins. They dont normally come with exclusion periods so you will be able to claim regardless that you've only had it a month or two.
You will have to pay an excess on the claim though, normally ranges from £50-to £100.
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