Oh, crap

[vilakins]

Bad: Despite all the security company stickers, our house got broken into today, through a downstairs window. They also got out that way because they guessed that only the doors were alarmed.

Good: They didn't get much before the motion sensors detected them and the alarm went off.

Bad: They got the TV, the digital camera, and an Xbox game.

Good, sort of: The TV was new and can be replaced. As the camera model isn't made any more, we'll actually get a newer one, so I might not have to buy one after all.

Bad: I feel somewhat insecure.

We're going to get the security company to put sensors in the windows too so that if anyone opens one, they'll set the alarm off right away. The security people have a fast response and are there in minutes. The guy today was really disappointed he didn't catch the burglars; they have a pretty good record doing so too.

Poor little Claudia was hiding under the deck when Greg got there. :-( She's recovered now, but I'm not sure I have.

Comments

[astrogirl2.livejournal.com]

Eeep! I'm glad it wasn't worse, but... Eeep.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm going to be nervous coming home for a while now.

[spacefall.livejournal.com]

Grrrr, bastards :(

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

Oh Nico, I'm sorry. I know how disturbing it is, to feel that there was someone in there. It's that, much more than the administrative hassle, or the physical Stuff, that really sets you back for a while. Much sympathy and a hug.

It does at least sound as though you have a good security company, and I hope that the new alarm sensors will make things feel a little better, and any other measures that they recommend.

[trixieleitz]

*hugs*

And a special cuddle for Claudia, too.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

I'm not surprised you feel insecure :0( How awful. They must have worked quickly

[hafren.livejournal.com]

oh nasty. Good that you're getting extra security.

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

HUGS

[kernezelda]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm also glad you and Greg and the cats are okay.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Oh poor you, it's not so much what was taken that's disturbing it's knowing someone has been in your house. I hope you get back to normal soon.

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, I am sorry. I'm glad what they took can be easily replaced, but as the others say, it's more upsetting to think of people having been in there, and scaring the cats, and so on. I hope the extra security deters any repeat.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

*hugs you* It's a horrible feeling.

[reapermum.livejournal.com]

You poor thing.

We were last burgled about ten years ago. They were very tidy, we only lost an opal ring I was fond of, some cash (not much) and the amplifier from the Hi-Fi. But we had to explain to the police that the untidiness was the normal state of the children's rooms.

You will get over the shock.

[snowgrouse.livejournal.com]

Augh!:( *hugs tight*

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

:(

Poor you. I can only echo what everyone else has said.

[redstarrobot.livejournal.com]

It's so true. I still sort of consider how to unpack my stuff in a new place so that it won't be easy to steal. Although, fortunately, that sense of insecurity does fade.

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

Awww. The burglars are after B7 folks! Eee! They got Steve first. *hugs*

[kerravonsen]

Oh no! {hugs}

[jomacmouse.livejournal.com]

Well, please don't let Claudia and yourself spook each other with sudden movements in the next few days :) And *hugs*

[imhilien.livejournal.com]

Ouch, I'm sorry to hear that *sends chocolate and hugs*. I hope they didn't do any trashing while they were there...

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

:-) Claudia got extra big hugs yesterday. She's over it now. Tessa and Vic didn't seem bothered at all. Once the alarm was turned off, they probably sauntered back in; Tessa was in her bed as if nothing had happened.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

It's the career choice for a large percentage of the population here. :-(

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I know how disturbing it is, to feel that there was someone in there.

It wasn't as bad as last time; they only went into the room where the TV and other entertainment stuff was. I thought the security stickers would deter them but I noticed in last week's local rage that burglars seem to be hitting this suburb right now.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I hope so. I'm not sure how to make things harder to steal though. I suppose keeping the venetians closed in that room is about the only option, so people can't see the stuff.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

:-) She got big cuddles yesterday when I got home.