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Sannum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:54 PM
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The boutique I work at was robbed today.
Two thugs came in, and I sort of knew something was up, because two thugs don't really spend time in a women's jewelry store. I was alone and the came in and demanded money and I gave it to them. I don't even think I was scared until after they left. I had to give statements to the security and police, as well as explain to my boss. The camera was not working, so hopefully the outside ones caught the robbery. I pressed the security button, but they didn't come in time to catch them.

I need a drink.
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:55 PM
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Where was this?
What city?
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:06 PM
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14. She lives in Chicago....
No idea where the store is.

Though I am happy she is okay.
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:09 PM
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15. I'm glad no one got hurt
My wife is in the Chicago burbs right now
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:55 PM
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1. Holy crap! I'm glad you weren't hurt.
:beer::hug:
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:56 PM
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2. Here you go
:beer:

You must have been terrified after it was over. I am so sorry this happened to you.

:hug: :beer:
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rwheeler31 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:59 PM
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9. Are you ok?
nt
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:25 PM
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17. I am fine. I think
you meant to post this to the OP lol. :D
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n2mark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:56 PM
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3. That was a traumatic experience
I know I'd be shaking all over for hours.
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Corgigal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:56 PM
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4. Yes you do
and normally it's after the fact when you can get the shakes.
You're here, so you did well.
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n2mark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:57 PM
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5. By the way I hope you are okay
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:57 PM
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6. Mall security workers are a joke... that or they need to be paid proper.
Edited on Sat Mar-26-05 10:58 PM by HypnoToad
Several years ago I worked for a company. Let's call them "Wadio Crap". The mall had security. I did the 'call them pronto' routine too.

Never showed.

Definitely glad you're OK! :hug:
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alittlelark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:58 PM
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7. Damn, I've never had anything similar happen
and hope not to. So Sorry.:scared: :shrug: :hug:
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madrchsod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:59 PM
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8. whoa--i`ll buy ya a drink!
at least you are ok ....
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sbj405 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:59 PM
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10. Glad you were unharmed physically
That must have been very scarey though.

You deserve a drink :beer:
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Floogeldy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 10:59 PM
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11. Bless you
I got robbed at knife point while working at a 7-11 a long time ago and it was totally upsetting. Fortunately, the guys were caught, I went to court as a witness and NAILED the bastards.

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Pithlet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:03 PM
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12. Oh my gosh.
that must have been terrifying. I'm glad you're okay. Have that drink.
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chookie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:05 PM
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13. You poor creature
I am sorry you had to undergo this frightening experience. Thank heavens you were not injured. You did everything as you should have done.

I'll buy you a double.
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Floogeldy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:29 PM
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19. Did you just call Sannum a "creature?"
Eeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww!

Now I want to watch "Night Of The Living Dead."

B-)
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mongo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:12 PM
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16. Glad you're OK
from one clerk to another...

Hope you give your boss hell about the camera.
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mcscajun Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:26 PM
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18. Take care of yourself in the next couple of weeks...
Edited on Sat Mar-26-05 11:34 PM by mcscajun
'cause it wouldn't be out of the ordinary for you to be a bit jumpier than normal, trouble with sleeping, easily startled, etc. In short, a minor case of PTSD. It'll pass, though.

I was in a bank branch holdup where I worked a whole lotta years ago, and I can remember looking over my shoulder a lot for days and days afterwards.
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Sannum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-26-05 11:31 PM
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20. I am fine.
I have an anxiety disorder, but oddly enough it has not triggered any extra anxiety yet. I will be vigilant though.

People from management will probably call tomorrow. I am looking for another job, and maybe this is a sign I need to move on.

Thanks for all of the support!!
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SCRUBDASHRUB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-27-05 12:39 AM
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21. I'm glad you're OK, too. Perhaps practicing some deep-breathing
exercises will help a bit. How scary for you.
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