*****SOMEONE BROKE INTO MY HOUSE******

I got home tonight and someone had broken in my house

my jewelry is all missing

they ransacked my bedroom and little MB's room

She is freaking out and went to her daddy's house

I am freaking out too

Make sure you don't touch or move anything until they get there, so any fingerprint evidence won't be compromised.

I'm so sorry. And right before Christmas, too! How horrible.

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the profile of a rash of burglaries in the area

We're worried about you, and thinking of you.

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so that i can lock it back up/

I am going to a friends house and taking my dogs

30 years ago, in an apartment. I couldn't stay there--much as I loved the apartment and the location--after the break-in.

I am so sorry about the jewelry. I lost most of mine-- a lot of estate pieces, unique--when our house burned down a year ago. Jewelry I'd collected for many years.

I am so sorry.

down. all of it is very unique, and hopefully that will help me get it back.

The guy will likely continue till he injures or kills someone or someone shoots him.

You were fortunate you were not home.

mark

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:hug: I'm glad you and little MB are safe, though. That's the main thing. :hug:

Our next door neighbor's house got vandalized over the Thanksgiving Day weekend. This is not normally a hotbed of crime, but like you, there's been a rash of burglaries lately.

I think it's a sign of the times, quite frankly. :(

It really sucks you're having to deal with this during the holiday season. I'm sorry and I'm sending vibes for Safety, Comfort and Protection.

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I can't stay on here long, but wanted to give you a hug. :hug:

I'm glad nobody was physically hurt.

Did you ever get a German Shepherd? It might help.

Studies show robbers are more afraid of dogs than alarm systems!

Here's one link I found quickly for you: http://caninebreeds.bulldoginformation.com/guardian-dogs.html

i never got the big dog

Just get a 'beware of dog' sign.

I am so sorry!! I'm so glad nobody was hurt; how awful...
:hug: Do the police have any leads at all??

burglaries.

i feel so violated - they touched my underwear

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A horrible violation to be sure.

I hope they catch those who broke in.

for my jewelry

those are MINE and irreplaceable - they were handcut.

Get an alarm, pronto!

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In my musings I overlooked your feelings and your loss. I apologize for that, and hope somehow you can get them back. If not, sorry for your loss, heirlooms can hold alot of sentimental value, and that is not a good feeling to lose them.

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How awful.

I will be right over with a platoon of scary looking Marines...

I hope you can feel secure again soon, and that you get your stuff back.

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not so freaked out.

I am on my way to go buy a new door.

that this happened to you guys. :hug:

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Thanks :hug:

I had that happen once, a few years ago. I know how terrifying it is. :hug: :hug: :hug:

I don't think I will ever be quite the same again
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I am so sorry that happened to you!

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How horrifying!

I hope you get your jewelry back...

But more importantly, I hope you get your feelings of security and safety back, sweetie...

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I don't blame you for freaking out. Stay safe!

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It's a terrible thing -- I've experienced it. The feeling of violation is the worst of it; knowing that someone was in your space, touching your things. I'm so sorry about your diamonds, also. I hope they weren't family heirlooms of sentimental value. That would make it even worse.

Stay safe.

all her little panties everywhere :cry:

the diamonds have been in my family for 100 years :cry:

I hate thieves so much. Stealing money is one thing -- even electronics. But when they take jewelry, silver, etc. -- things that they have to know are heirlooms or have sentimental value -- well, then they are just scum. Truly scum.

Sending hugs. :hug: :hug: :hug:

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but I'm glad you and everyone is ok and unharmed, that's the important thing.

I hope everything gets worked out for you via insurance and comfort from those around you.

the most important thing.

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I am sorry.

Are you able to stay at your friend's house till they replace the door? Please take care of Little MB and yourself :pals:

they are replacing the door tomorrow morning, so I just have to worry about tonight.

Little MB is with her daddy, so she is fine.

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:mad: I hope the police somehow catch these people and recover your belongings. How scary for you both. :hug:

are irreplaceable in my heart.

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Sorry about your antique diamonds. I would be upset too if thieves stole my heirlooms. They are more precious to me for the sentimental value than any thing else.

I hope your sense of safety will return soon. And stay on the police, often robberies aren't their highest priority. Oddly, it might help them that yours seems to be one of a series.

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it might turn up somehow.

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All the gifts are here :hug:

At least you weren't home when it happened, MB. I once heard someone trying to break into my house and after I rounded up the family and hid in my mothers room and called the police that was the longest 20 minutes of my life....

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This happened about 20 years ago and it still stands out....:scared:

I am getting a security system installed ASAP

I am SOOOOOOOO sorry to hear this. My poor girl. :hug: :hug: :hug:

Such a mix of emotions to contend with - yours, and little MBs. :(

I've seen other people mention this, but it is soooooo true - GET. A. DOG.

My condo was broken into back in 1993.....but they never got any further than opening the door, because my 190-pound English Mastiff was waiting for them on the other side. She wasn't a barker, so they had no idea she was even there. Bwhahahahahahaha.

If you end up going with a German Shepherd (as some have suggested), may I just add that you get a PUPPY. German Sheps are my favorite breed, hands down.....but they are also VERY smart and are easily conditioned. I wouldn't want you to get one that wasn't trained properly, since you have a little MB at home. I grew up with German Shepherds, and have gotten the chance to "meet" several of them during the course of my career. They are fiercely loyal, and truly a force to be reckoned with. Get a Shepherd, and no one is going to mess with you. Would you mess with this?


Think about it, okay? If you can do it, do it. You won't be sorry. And you'll sleep better.

Thinking about you, sista. :loveya:

I would have wanted an adult from rescue, but perhaps I should consider a puppy.

The Monks of New Skete are nearby - I think I shall contact them about a dog
http://www.newsketemonks.com/dogs.htm

:loveya: too, sister friend. May the coming year bring better things for us....

I hope you can get your jewelry back mb! And feel safe again! :hug:

:hug: Does Mr redwitch know anything about a crime spree?

The police departments all talk to each other though so they probably know. I will ask him.

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We live in a place that feels so safe. Then a break in happens and there goes that nice secure feeling. Hubby says he has not heard of any problems here at the moment.

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I am so sorry this happened to you...
and little mb.....

I am so happy you were not hurt though....

lost

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Little MB is doing better this morning. She refused to come back in after the initial discovery of the break in. She hid in the car with the doors locked, and her daddy said as they drove away, she turned back and said the house looked like a mean face....remember, I have a Dutch colonial that looks like the Amityville Horror house - so that was really weird.

One thing you can do is to be proactive in looking for the stolen jewelry. Since you know it well, watch the local Craigs List and Ebay. Use the Nearest option in searches to narrow the huge jewelry listings. Also, visit the local pawn shops and antique stores that offer jewelry for sale. Especially with antique jewelry, the antique stores and estate jewelry shops buy a lot of that, and aren't always as meticulous as they might be.

If you locate one or more pieces of your jewelry, don't confront the seller yourself. Notify the police and let them do it. Tell them you found the stuff and identified it and give them all the details. They'd like to solve the crime, but probably won't put a lot of effort into it unless they have a solid lead.

I hope you recover your items. Most often, these are stolen by drug addicts, who will try to get rid of them quickly.

I would think that they wouldn't unload it so close by, but it is a start and would make me feel better.

The officers said that the investigators cruise the shops, so perhaps, OH PLEASE, they will find something.

I appreciate the advice and will take it to heart.

Thank you.

How terrifying and violating.
I'm so sorry!

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It really is violating. They overturned the Little MB's panty drawer :wtf:

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seriously wtf is up with that shit?

I'm sorry you went through this MB. Hopefully they'll catch the little pricks that violated you and your daughter this way. :hug:

stuff in there - those M****F**** touched her panties :cry:

All of her clothes are now clean - EVERYTHING - I emptied all the drawers and washed everything.

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Oh, god, I am so sorry, my friend. :hug:

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I want a big dog NOW. :cry:

I'm glad you and little MB are safe, I think getting a big dog (since you are a dog lover anyway) is a good idea, and I mourn the loss of your heirlooms. I agree with the poster who said to monitor Craig's List and eBay. I hope they turn up.

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I would have never even thought to do the craigslist, etc., and will make sure that I do.

I am so sorry! :hug:

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I really want another dog :cry:

I'm serious.

I am really sorry that happened to you -- I know from experience how scary that is. I hope your daughter's okay.

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deep inside I can't think that it was him.

Little MB is doing better today, and she is with her daddy this weekend. When she comes back, there will be a new door and I cleaned up her room, all her clothes have been washed - they fucking touched her panties. :mad:

Thank you :pals:

I had that happen a couple of years back. It's not even what they took, it's the fact that some strange person invaded your space and touched your things.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. :hug:

:scared: They touched my underwear, my kid's underwear, our beds :puke:

Thank you - and I am sorry it happened to you too :hug:

Man, I'm sorry about that. What a rotten thing to do.

He is not hard up for money so it would only be a spiteful act, and I just don't think that.

It really freakin sucks :(

TV cop more than a real one. I'm sorry they took your valuable things and riffled through your stuff. Let hope they get caught. If the cops say they've had other incidents like this they must be casing out people's homes.

So sorry...

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RL

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How violated you must feel. I'm glad that you and little MB weren't home though.

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let us know what the police say

I can certainly understand you freaking out. If it happened to me I'm afraid that I'd pop an artery.

Best regards, Mugu

I'm glad you guys are safe, though.

I'm really sorry.

They're not likely to be back, but I'm sure you feel violated as hell

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Ears and shoulders at the ready if you need em