Violated

[miladycarol]

We were robbed.

We came home from gaming tonight and the living room was thrashed, lots of little things were taken. G’s digital camera, PDA, computer memory, lots and lots of DVD’s and cd’s. (pjack, your dvd’s are still here) They even took our friend Zach’s dvd’s that he loaned us along with one that Flex had rented from Blockbuster. They made off with a lot of cash, two house keys, both my bike lock keys, a knapsack with cash and lots of personal stuff in it, and a set of keys for our car. I still have to assess the damage and figure out what else was stolen. Flex was home the whole time and may have scared them off before they took anything big. He came out and saw the mess but thought we had done it before we left today.

I feel violated and at risk. We parked the car elsewhere because they could just come by and grab it tonight. They have the keys to the house so they could just walk in and try to finish the job.

It could have been a lot worse. A lot. They didn’t hurt the puppies, they didn’t take any more than they could fit in my backpack, but they surely fit a lot of money’s worth of small stuff. The small stuff I can replace, but I really am concerned that they think they can come back. Everything is closed at this hour so I can’t get my locks changed until tomorrow. They didn’t leave any prints for the police and I’m sure they’ll never get caught. The officer said most of these property crimes are committed by meth addicts and they sometimes hurt the people in the house. I’m mad and I’m scared. I haven’t stopped quivering inside and it’s been two hours. I’ll be fine tomorrow when I can start taking action, but until then, I’m unsettled.

I am also grateful. I am grateful that my babies are still here and okay. I’m grateful that they didn’t attack Flex. I’m grateful that they didn’t do any major property damage or take anything big. No one was hurt and everything can be replaced.

Somehow, this doesn’t change the fact that I feel violated and unsettled. Logic has nothing to do with this, it is all pure atavistic rage and fear. I’m planning on sleeping in the living room with the lights on tonight.

Comments

[ninjakitten]

Ack, oh man. That's terrible. I'm so sorry. :(

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Me too. Hey, it's my hassle, but at least my conscience is clean. Someone is really stacking up some bad kharma in their account. I weep for humanity.

[cmdr-zoom.livejournal.com]

Holy... @_@

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

[kireishojo.livejournal.com]

oh... absolut ick. *zen Hug*

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I appreciate it. I could use a little zen at the moment.

[pjack.livejournal.com]

Total, total suck!

I'm so glad to hear you're all OK. (Except for a bad case of the jitters!)

There's no cure for the jitters except time, but I do know one way to treat the symptoms:

*HUG*

Pjack

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm all about the hug right now. I'm starting to come down now. I may make it to bed soonish. *sigh*

[wyliekat.livejournal.com]

Aw - hon. I'm so sorry this happened to you. And you're perfectly entitled to feel the way you do. We were broken into once. Nothing was taken, because they couldn't get all the way in, but suffice to say - even that made me feel afraid and violated and angry to be both.

I'm glad that no one you love was harmed, though. I guess that's something.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

That's everything. No amount of money could replace life. I've lost many thousands of dollars, but it won't wipe me out and I'm not turned out on the streets. All in all, it's mostly a lot of labour and time. I'll eventually replace most of that stuff, but it's not urgent. Once my house and car are re-keyed, I'll feel a lot better. I've already done part of the house cleaning in my rage last night. *weak smile*

[biomekanic.livejournal.com]

In the words of Southpark's Mr Slave - Jesus Christ!

I'm glad you're all ok. Not to be the bearer of bad news, but your insurance will only cover the current value of anything taken, not it's replacement (you learn these things living with someone who someone who worked in the insurance bis.)
Hugs from sbloss and me, she can't access LJ at work anymore, but I'll let her know.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

We are going to call the insurance back today. G called them last night when we came home and the lady was outrageous. She had the nerve to ask G if he was SURE he was robbed. Like you come home to your house trashed and big gaping holes where stuff was a few hours earlier and you would think, awww, the pixies must have moved my stuff again. BAH! Foolish mortals! G's response was, "Are you kidding? You think I would be wrong about having been robbed? Are you KIDDING?" When she continued to doubt him, he hung up. We'll call again this morning. Stupid people make me mad.

[gwyd.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry the Insurance company added asshats to injury. It's bad enough to be robbed.

Sorry, Love.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I think it was just whomever they hired for after hours calls. Probably some third party agency. Our agent and their whole office is great. But yeah, who needs that when you've just been looted, huh? Some people are just ignorant.

On a brighter note, we'll all be together soon!

[winnett.livejournal.com]

Oh NO! No I understand the cleaning fit. I am so sorry this happened to you. *hug* They are probably long gone, not in your area... Best not to hand around the scene of the crime. Did you report it to the police?

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Yes. Of course, there is little they can do... or will do. I don't think they are long gone. I think they are resident regulars in town. It's quite a racket here according to the police.

[winnett.livejournal.com]

Well do rest and relax. Don't let them take away your sense of home and safety. Sucks to know that little can be done.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I'll rest and relax later this evening. Right now, I'm on a crusade to make myself secure. Re-key the locks on the car and house, new bike lock and lights, then clean the house completely and work on it's energy. Then I'll invite some friends over and relax.

[thekitsune.livejournal.com]

That's bad. But, like you said, at least no loved ones were hurt and it is possible to replace everything.

When I was robbed before, my anger was as much with the bumbling cops than it was with the robber. House thefts are hard to solve unless a)you have an very good idea who did it and b)you can convince the police you have evidence about who did it; of course, if any human was hurt or killed in the robbery, then they'll pursue it.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I doubt I know the robber. The police think it was a meth addict looking to fund their addiction. There will be little resolution here. *heavy sigh* Well, I'm going to pick up the pieces and move on with things. Let's chalk it up to life experience, eh? Thanks for your support, though. I really appreciate it.

[karjack.livejournal.com]

Yikes! @_@

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

@#%* ditto!

[indiecowboy.livejournal.com]

What kind of world is this when your sanctuary can be bumbled into ny crank heads! OMG, my dear...I'm so relieved everyone is ok and not hurt. When I've been robbed it's more the absolute horror that someone would visit such a thing onto you then the actual loss of property...buth then taht sucks too. Maybe there are some rituals you can do to make the house feel safer again. A godd smudging might make you feel better. Let me know what I can do to help.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm on a definite "gotta get things done" rampage at the moment. Calling locksmiths and cleaning house are big ones on my list today. I started cleaning last night, but until my locks are changed, it will be harder to clean the energy. It should bounce back quickly, though. There's a lot of love in this house.

Thanks for your offer. I think it would be great to have company later and add some good energy. Maybe we can do that movie night.

[indiecowboy.livejournal.com]

What kind of world is this when your sanctuary can be bumbled into ny crank heads! OMG, my dear...I'm so relieved everyone is ok and not hurt. When I've been robbed it's more the absolute horror that someone would visit such a thing onto you then the actual loss of property...buth then taht sucks too. Maybe there are some rituals you can do to make the house feel safer again. A godd smudging might make you feel better. Let me know what I can do to help.

[sbloss.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. It must feel awful, I would hate it. Let us know if there's anything at all that we can do to help. Dealing with insurance people can make you crazy, I know I used to be one. If we can help at all we will. I'm glad everyone's okay. Let us know if you'd like us to come over and we will.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I think it would be great to have a movie night or some tea event here soon to put some good love energy back into my poor violated house. I'd love the company.

[sbloss.livejournal.com]

Say the word and we're there!

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Have you been feeling better this week? What's your work schudule like? We could do tea and movies here Thursday evening. I'll even make scones and clotted cream.

[sbloss.livejournal.com]

Well I'm home today with cramps but I'm determined to be better by tomorrow. (The power of positive thinking...) I would love to come over for tea. I work from 6:45 am to 3:45 pm. If my health holds out, I'll be glad to make it over.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Excellent. I have discovered we are devoid of toilet paper so I'll grab all the goodies to make the scones and cream this afternoon.

Meanwhile, there are toilets to scrub...

[sbloss.livejournal.com]

You mean, to make them for tomorrow...right?

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Yes. Thursday evening scones and tea. We have Splenda and I'll have cream. If you want to stay to watch a movie, perhaps you may want to bring something from your collection that you'd like to expose me to. Many of my good dvd's were taken the other night, but I still have all the older ones in the hall closet.

[sbloss.livejournal.com]

I'll have to think about what DVDs we'd like to expose you to...have you seen Shrek?

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I own Shrek in Australia. I only mentioned exposing me to new stuff because it seems like every time we gather for tea a considerable amount of time is spent explaining references that everyone else knows to me.

So Sorry!

[kittekaat.livejournal.com]

Oh Honey, I am so sorry that this happened to you guys!!! It is a feeling of violation. ICK! If there's anything I can do to help, let me know. I know how to change doorknobs and locks and stuff.
::HUGS YOU::

Re: So Sorry!

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I'm having everything re-keyed and additional locks installed. They got the car and bike keys as well, so we're having the car locks re-done and I'm going to buy a new Kryptonite lock this afternoon. I had originally installed all the locks and they are all still good, I just want them re-keyed. I was up with the TV and lights on most of the night in case they tried to come back. I also showered twice since then, not because I was dirty, just because I felt dirty. It helped.

[hellsdove.livejournal.com]

I'm sooooo sorry sweetie, thats awful. Glad the little girls, and the tall bald one were unscathed. Worst things always happen to the best people. Lots of hugs and love.
Love love love love!
E-beth

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Hey! Look who's still alive! *big hug* How are classes? How is your life? Your fans want to know!

[hellsdove.livejournal.com]

Hi hi! Wish I could say hi on better circumstances. Finally got my Friday nights off from work so I may be able to come and visit you now! Will definitely see you before you leave for Europe at the end of the month. Oh my gosh! Trish is pregnant?! What have I been missing! I miss you guys, hugs to you and the boys. Pets for the toe licking puppies.
*mwah*

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

You've missed lots... but we've missed you too. Come over when you can. Give us a ring first. This friday we are out of town.

[cathyholmes.livejournal.com]

Oh, *hugs*

Glad no one got hurt, and tho' it's never happened to me, I understand the sleeping in the living room thing. God luck with the insurance folks.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Yes, thank you. We've called it all in to the insurance company. Personally, I have decided to expect nothing. I am paying out of pocket for everything that needs to be done and replaced. I am counting on the bank to negate the amounts the robbers wrote out of G's account, but other than that, anything I get from the insurance company will be cream. If I don't expect anything, then I won't be mad or crushed if they pay nicely. Flex also called all the pawn shops in town yesterday and told them the list of stuff that was taken. I don't hold out much hope that we'll get the camera back, but at least I know we've done all we can. After tomorrow, it will all be behind us (hopefully) and we'll just move on with life.