Crime doesn’t take a holiday, it seems. A few notes came in over the weekend, the first from Connie:
I had $350.00 worth of clothes taken off my front porch. The baddies follow the UPS truck and then pounce on the box. E Gads what is next.
Then Thomas sent in this note, complete with photo of his missing jacket (we believe Nicholas Cage was added in post-production):
Unbelievably, my home at 50th and Stone Ave was burgled last night while I as upstairs playing music and singing karaoke with a half dozen friends. In addition to my friends’ iPhone 5 and purse, all my jackets were stolen, which stings. A jacket I won in a Star Fox video game competition circa 1995, a gift from my dead uncle, a black and white checkerboard leather coat from my brother, etc. Here’s the craigslist ad.
I’ve been seeing more burglary reports on Wallyhood, but didn’t think someone would try it on a house full of people! The house next door was inherited by a unstable woman who housed her meth head nephew named Neal, who associates with some other beggars around the hood. She’s gone now, but he’s the assumed culprit behind a burglary there a couple months ago, and could have done this also potentially.
It would be much appreciated if you can include the info in a post, to see if these very recognizable jackets might come back, or if you have any other ideas. I’m going to post up a few signs around.
He then sent in this update:
While putting up fliers with pics of the stolen items on Saturday night, I found two of my coats in a little alcove in front of the dentist office at 1212 N 45th st, looking as though they may have been someone’s bedding. Later that night, I heard from my friend whose jacket and purse (with passport in it – naughty Christina!) were taken. Apparently someone turned ALL THE OTHER missing items to police, except for only her iPhone, a couple credit cards, and one jacket. My oversized leather black and white checkerboard leather jacket, a beautiful eBay’d gift from my brother, is extremely recognizable (pic in the craigslist ad at http://stolen.ungenda.com ). I have much love for that coat and I’m still hopeful it will come back!
If someone would have knocked on my door asking for a blanket, I would have obliged. Instead I had the shock of someone entering my house while I was clearly at home with a small party, but thankfully a happy ending, and a reminder that we live in the city, so lock those doors!
On the bright side, Jeff Garfield from Bedrooms and More said this blue steed showed up without owner outside his story last week. If you’re missing it, stop in and ask.
The Vikings robbed chruches because that is where valuables were. Bank robbers rob banks because that is where the money is. Burglars rob your home or car…well, you get the idea. Keep things locked, lights on, be aware, watch out for each other. Store parking lots will become more dangerous, so take precautions. If something feels funny or wrong, act on it. At the bottom analysis, YOU are the best defense against the thugs.
My car was broken into the night before Thanksigiving with what I assume to be a slim Jim Ad my lock and windows were intact. My glove box and center console were emptied onto my passenger seat. NOTHING was stolen though! They left everything…it was quite strange…Happy thanksgiving I guess? I am hoping that they saw that I am a teacher from my window charm and felt bad. 🙂
Last week I was home in the middle of the day when a package came. I knew because the dog went nuts and I heard the Fed Ex guy knock on the door. He just leaves the package, knocks quickly and leaves.
When I got to the front windows (facing toward the street and we are on the high side of the street) I saw the Fed Ex truck pull away from in front my house. Right behind it was a small black car. The person, a guy pulled right up and was looking up at my house. I opened the front door and he looked startled and peeled out.
I’m pretty sure it was someone following the truck.
This is stressful because I can’t always be home when a package is coming.
@shirley
The same thing happened to me in August. I left to go to work in the morning and saw that the trunk was open. “Oops, should have cl see that last night. Thought I did, but…?” Then rode off.
Latr in the day my wife called to report that someone had rifled through everything in the car and were the ones who had popped the trunk. They didn’t take anything, and left lots of stuff like some Patagonia outdoor clothes, bicycle panniers, and lots of baby stuff. Dumb to keep stuff like that in the car, but apparently not valuable to thieves. I guess they’re just looking for electronics of other easily hocked goods?
We’ve had the gas siphoned TWICE from our store van… They drilled into the tank ($$!!$$) to get the fuel. We even caught them in the act, but they scurried off and left us with a big repair bill for a few dollars of gas. Frustrating.
Re: deliveries, I’ve been using Amazon’s “locker” service and love it. Google it to check it out.
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Thanks Rob, I’ve thought about using the Amazon locker but never tried. I think out of laziness. But I looked it up and there is one at the 7-11 on Leary. That’s close for me. I’m changing my Amazon stuff to that for now. I just don’t want the stress of it, sitting at work wondering if someone will make off with my package.
Anyone know if UPS/FedEx/USPS/etc are telling drivers to keep eyes open to see if they are being followed? If the same car keeps showing up after a delivery, it might be good to call the cops.
I can’t speak to the UPS/FedEx/USPS issues that people are having, but can certainly say that my apartment in Wallingford was burglarized last night by a fairly brazen individual. I was not home, but my roommate was and the door was left unlocked. Seems that someone walked into the house, grabbed some pricey electronics, and ran off into the night.
Have to say, I echo what Rickvid said straight away – ultimately, you’re the first, and best, line of defense against theft.
Stay safe!
Jared, that’s rotten. Burglars who enter an occupied home at night are particularly a potential dnager. That said, I have one word for you – renter’s insurance. OK, channeling the VP. Anyhow, make a claim and if you don’t have any, get it, and with a replacement cost rider. Worth every cent.