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

[malta blue]

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

[Lyric]

1. Did you call the police yet?

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.

:hug:

[malta blue]

2. police have come and gone already - it fits

the profile of a rash of burglaries in the area

[Lyric]

3. Argh. Are you safe there tonight? Did the burglar damage your locks or windows?

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

:hug:

[malta blue]

4. they broke the back door, but little MB's dad fixed it

so that i can lock it back up/

I am going to a friends house and taking my dogs

[mnhtnbb]

27. I am so sorry, mb. It is such a horrible violation. It happened to me almost

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.

[malta blue]

34. most of my jewels were estate pieces that were passed

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

[old mark]

43. Police don't really do much for house burglars, not like on TV.

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

You were fortunate you were not home.

mark

[malta blue]

51. the officer was not that engaged

:cry:

[Shine]

5. OMG, I'm so sorry! What a horrible violation.

: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.

:hug:

[malta blue]

7. i am scared

[Haole Girl]

6. Oh no!

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

[malta blue]

8. thanks

i never got the big dog

[Blarch]

22. You don't even need the dog ...

Just get a 'beware of dog' sign.

[grannylib]

9. Oh dear God...I am so sorry! I've had it happen too, it's such a violation...

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

[malta blue]

12. they said it fits a pattern of recent

burglaries.

i feel so violated - they touched my underwear

[Deja Q]

10. :(

:hug:

A horrible violation to be sure.

I hope they catch those who broke in.

[malta blue]

13. the police said they will cruise the pawn shops to look

for my jewelry

[RandomThoughts]

11. ...

[malta blue]

14. they fucking took my antique diamonds dammit

those are MINE and irreplaceable - they were handcut.

[Midlodemocrat]

15. OMG! Honey! I'm so so sorry.

Get an alarm, pronto!

:hug:

:hug:

[RandomThoughts]

23. I realized my lack of sensitivity to your plight

and erased my comment.

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.

:hug:

[malta blue]

28. thank you, I truly appreciate that

:hug:

[ogneopasno]

47. I've been burgled twice -- I know how scary and violating it can feel. My thoughts are with you.

[Pierre.Suave]

16. OMG

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.

[malta blue]

29. Thanks my friend

:hug:

[SidneyCarton]

17. I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope you guys are ok.

:hug:

[malta blue]

30. i am better this morning

not so freaked out.

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

[GreenPartyVoter]

18. Oh nooooo! Thank heavens you were not home, but I am so sorry

that this happened to you guys. :hug:

[malta blue]

31. The police think we missed them by a few minutes

:scared:

Thanks :hug:

[blueraven95]

19. oh no, I'm so sorry!

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

[malta blue]

32. it is quite unsettling,.

I don't think I will ever be quite the same again
:hug:

[graywarrior]

20. That is horrible!

I am so sorry that happened to you!

[malta blue]

37. thank you

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. My dear malta blue!

How horrifying!

I hope you get your jewelry back...

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

:hug: :hug:

[malta blue]

35. I am getting a BIG DOG in the next few weeks, that is for sure

:hug:

[Dr. Strange]

24. Holy crap.

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

:hug:

[malta blue]

36. thanks

:hug:

[Debi]

25. I'm so sorry!!

:hug:

[malta blue]

38. thanks debi

:hug:

[dawgmom]

26. Horrible, horrible, horrible

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.

[malta blue]

39. they upended little MB's underwear drawer!

all her little panties everywhere :cry:

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

[dawgmom]

89. That's so awful -- I'm truly sorry

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.

[Callalily]

33. That's just aweful!

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

[malta blue]

40. thanks SF

:hug:

[YankeyMCC]

41. Yikes that must be scary and creepy

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.

[malta blue]

56. insurance wise I am in a hole, but we are safe, so that is

the most important thing.

[MissHoneychurch]

42. How awful

:hug:

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:

[malta blue]

57. thanks Miss H

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.

:hug:

[Lavender Brown]

44. Oh no - I'm sorry MB

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

[malta blue]

58. I am praying for recovery because the items

are irreplaceable in my heart.

:hug:

[supernova]

45. Scary!

:scared:

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.

:hug:

[malta blue]

60. I am hoping the fact that my jewelry is unique that

it might turn up somehow.

[meegbear]

46. Sorry to hear that ... hope the holidays are better for you

:hug:

[malta blue]

62. At least Santa will still be visiting...

All the gifts are here :hug:

[TZ]

48. Geez thats scary.

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....

[supernova]

49. While you were home!

:scared:

[TZ]

50. Indeed.

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

[malta blue]

63. that is terrifying....

I am getting a security system installed ASAP

[BeachBaby]

52. Girlfriend.....

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:

[malta blue]

64. That is the one I am thinking of....

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....

[redwitch]

53. That's awful!

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

[malta blue]

65. I hear there have been some in your area too...

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

[redwitch]

74. He hasn't said anything about it.

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

[malta blue]

78. Just please be careful out there yourself

:hug::hug:

[redwitch]

88. Thanks, I will.

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.

[lost-in-nj]

54. oh mb.....

:hug:

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

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

lost

[malta blue]

66. Thank you lost

:hug:

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.

[MineralMan]

55. I'm so sorry...

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.

[malta blue]

68. There is a small shop right on the corner that I will look in to.

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.

[LaraMN]

59. Oh Sweetie!

How terrifying and violating.
I'm so sorry!

:cry:

:hug:

[malta blue]

69. thanks Lara

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

:hug:

[Maine-ah]

73. they went through your little girl's underwear drawer?

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:

[malta blue]

79. They dumped it out on the floor - they thought I may have hidden

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.

:hug:

[Bertha Venation]

61. Jesus Christ, MB!

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

[malta blue]

70. Thanks Bertha

:hug:

I want a big dog NOW. :cry:

[1gobluedem]

67. Oh no!

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.

:hug:

[malta blue]

71. thank you

:hug:

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

[Shell Beau]

72. Oh no! Your sense of security has also been robbed from you!

I am so sorry! :hug:

[malta blue]

81. absolutely

:hug:

I really want another dog :cry:

[LostinVA]

75. Could it have been the Ex?

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.

:pals:

[malta blue]

77. I hear ya sweetie, but somehow

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:

[SOteric]

76. That's just the most awful feeling.

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:

[malta blue]

83. That is the worst part

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

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

[Sequoia]

80. Is you current husband who left a suspect?

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

[malta blue]

84. No, and I refuse to believe that he would do something like that

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 :(

[Sequoia]

90. Sorry, but thinking like a cop I guess.

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.

[RetroLounge]

82. That sucks.

So sorry...

:hug:

RL

[malta blue]

85. Thanks RL....

:hug:

[lightningandsnow]

86. That's terrible.

:hug:

[BarenakedLady]

87. I can't even imagine

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

:hug:

[WinkyDink]

91. OMG, {{{malta blue}}}!! I hope by now the police have caught the burglars!

[Parche]

92. scary

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

let us know what the police say

[Mugu]

93. I'm very sorry for your loss.

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

Best regards, Mugu

[flvegan]

94. That's horrible.

I'm glad you guys are safe, though.

[MissMillie]

95. mb, that sucks

I'm really sorry.

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

[SalmonChantedEvening]

96. Oh no darlin

:hug: :cry: :grr:

Ears and shoulders at the ready if you need em