Life So, got my car window busted out last night...

**luv** · 07-02-2015, 08:16 AM

I went to a local park to walk/jog. When I got there, I did my usual and put my purse in the passenger floor board and covered it up. However, I noticed there was a guy in a vehicle not far from me. I didn't know if he saw what I was doing, so I got a little spooked and decided to put it in my trunk.

I went for an hour long walk/jog and took a few pictures at the park when I was through. Upon returning to my car, there was a park ranger waiting for me. My driver's window had been busted out. They got in the trunk and took my purse. That was it.

A couple with a baby that had been parked near me heard an alarm as they left their car. They thought someone had tried pulling in and hit their car so they turned around to go back. They saw someone run around and hop into a large, black, newer model Ford Raptor with black rims and tinted windows and speed off. Unfortunately, they did not get a plate number. They were nice enough to call the park ranger, and they waited there until I was done with my walk before they left.

I got the parks report number, called to report it with the police (an officer actually would have been there, but he was at the local dog park on a similar call), cancelled my debit card, and filed it with my insurance. Now I just have to talk with insurance, get a new window and tint, new license, reopen a new bank account (I actually had checks in my purse for the first time in over two years), blah blah blah....

They probably got they were getting lucky. I drive a Lexus, so they probably thought they hit the jackpot. Joke's on them. I do not have any credit cards, I had $45 cash (which I never carry cash...doh!). The manager of my bank is a family friend. She called me first thing this morning to go over yesterday's charges with me. So far, they got $94 in gas last night and they tried using it as a local hospital this morning. Since I had checks in my purse, she closed my account and opened a new one. I guess I should get a printout from her to add the information to my police report.

Anyway, at least I'm fine. Just have to deal with the stress of getting everything cancelled and redone, filed, replaced, etc. They do have my license, which freaks me out a little, but I'm just more pissed off than anything.

Moral of the story, don't take anything with me when I go to the park. I can see why parks with trails are popular. As opposed to shopping malls, where ladies take their purses in with them, ladies do not carry their purses with them when they walk. Plus, with the trails, they know you're going to be gone for a while.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-02-2015, 08:24 AM

That sucks. I would be furious just for having to close the account and open a new one, not to mention having to get a new license.

POS criminals.

Hamwallet · 07-02-2015, 08:25 AM

A Ford Raptor and snatching purses?

ModSocks · 07-02-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamwallet

A Ford Raptor and snatching purses?

My first thought as well.

Hammock Parties · 07-02-2015, 08:25 AM

Don't EVER leave me neg rep again. Thanks for the gas.

**luv** · 07-02-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

Don't EVER leave me neg rep again. Thanks for the gas.

**luv** · 07-02-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

Don't EVER leave me neg rep again. Thanks for the gas.

Um...could I at least get my license and birth control pills back?

**srvy** · 07-02-2015, 08:28 AM

hate hearing stuff like that. But maybe as a consolation prize for you he cut his hand wide open breaking the glass and will the use of it. Strange to use at a hospital maybe the got him on camera.

**luv** · 07-02-2015, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by srvy

hate hearing stuff like that. But maybe as a consolation prize for you he cut his hand wide open breaking the glass and will the use of it. Strange to use at a hospital maybe the got him on camera.

I'm hoping so. Definitely why I want to get the info from the bank to add to the report.

**Bugeater** · 07-02-2015, 08:31 AM

I think about this type of shit a lot when I'm out on my rides. I try to leave as little as possible in my Jeep and never anything in sight. With as often as I've done it I'm surprised I've never had any issues.

**luv** · 07-02-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Baconeater

I think about this type of shit a lot when I'm out on my rides. I try to leave as little as possible in my Jeep and never anything in sight. With as often as I've done it I'm surprised I've never had any issues.

See, I think it was someone actually seeing me put my purse in my trunk that prompted them. I don't usually do that. I usually either leave it at home or cover it up in the passenger floor board with a scarf that I leave there for that exact purpose.

I also parked a little further up the lot from the other cars than I usually do. I thought I'd give myself a bit more of a warmup before starting my mapmyrun app. I'm actually lucky I even took my phone with me. I forgot my headphones, and I know the miles markers on the trail. I really didn't even need to run the app. So happy I did, or else it would have been in my purse too.

**Predarat** · 07-02-2015, 08:35 AM

I hate thieving scum shitbags. Sorry that happened to you.

**Rain Man** · 07-02-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

I hate thieving scum shitbags. Sorry that happened to you.

I was about to say the exact same thing. People like this deserve to die in a ditch. In the rain.

I heard or read somewhere that property crimes aren't really investigated at all any more. Dunno if that's true or not, but it's kind of scary if so. Society is basically relying on the good will of its citizens, and not all of those citizens are good people.

Discuss Thrower · 07-02-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I was about to say the exact same thing. People like this deserve to die in a ditch. In the rain.

I heard or read somewhere that property crimes aren't really investigated at all any more. Dunno if that's true or not, but it's kind of scary if so. Society is basically relying on the good will of its citizens, and not all of those citizens are good people.

Going after drug offenses = big Federal grant payday and possible windfalls for departments under civil asset forfeiture.

Going after drunk drivers = big Federal grant paydays and revenue from drunk driving tickets.

Going after violent criminals = proves that the police are protecting the community and gets certain officers a bit of the limelight.

There's no incentive in tracking down a petty thief because it won't net departments money and won't net them any sort of positive press.

Kman34 · 07-02-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I was about to say the exact same thing. People like this deserve to die in a ditch. In the rain.

I heard or read somewhere that property crimes aren't really investigated at all any more. Dunno if that's true or not, but it's kind of scary if so. Society is basically relying on the good will of its citizens, and not all of those citizens are good people.

Unless you get caught in the act or on camera and can be Identified.. You can get away with larceny..

07-02-2015, 08:16 AM	Topic Starter
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6199600	So, got my car window busted out last night... I went to a local park to walk/jog. When I got there, I did my usual and put my purse in the passenger floor board and covered it up. However, I noticed there was a guy in a vehicle not far from me. I didn't know if he saw what I was doing, so I got a little spooked and decided to put it in my trunk. I went for an hour long walk/jog and took a few pictures at the park when I was through. Upon returning to my car, there was a park ranger waiting for me. My driver's window had been busted out. They got in the trunk and took my purse. That was it. A couple with a baby that had been parked near me heard an alarm as they left their car. They thought someone had tried pulling in and hit their car so they turned around to go back. They saw someone run around and hop into a large, black, newer model Ford Raptor with black rims and tinted windows and speed off. Unfortunately, they did not get a plate number. They were nice enough to call the park ranger, and they waited there until I was done with my walk before they left. I got the parks report number, called to report it with the police (an officer actually would have been there, but he was at the local dog park on a similar call), cancelled my debit card, and filed it with my insurance. Now I just have to talk with insurance, get a new window and tint, new license, reopen a new bank account (I actually had checks in my purse for the first time in over two years), blah blah blah.... They probably got they were getting lucky. I drive a Lexus, so they probably thought they hit the jackpot. Joke's on them. I do not have any credit cards, I had $45 cash (which I never carry cash...doh!). The manager of my bank is a family friend. She called me first thing this morning to go over yesterday's charges with me. So far, they got $94 in gas last night and they tried using it as a local hospital this morning. Since I had checks in my purse, she closed my account and opened a new one. I guess I should get a printout from her to add the information to my police report. Anyway, at least I'm fine. Just have to deal with the stress of getting everything cancelled and redone, filed, replaced, etc. They do have my license, which freaks me out a little, but I'm just more pissed off than anything. Moral of the story, don't take anything with me when I go to the park. I can see why parks with trails are popular. As opposed to shopping malls, where ladies take their purses in with them, ladies do not carry their purses with them when they walk. Plus, with the trails, they know you're going to be gone for a while.
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07-02-2015, 08:24 AM	#2
BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	That sucks. I would be furious just for having to close the account and open a new one, not to mention having to get a new license. POS criminals.
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07-02-2015, 08:25 AM	#3
Hamwallet Veteran Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central Florida Casino cash: $1329080	A Ford Raptor and snatching purses?
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07-02-2015, 08:25 AM	#5
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07-02-2015, 08:28 AM	#8
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1591250	hate hearing stuff like that. But maybe as a consolation prize for you he cut his hand wide open breaking the glass and will the use of it. Strange to use at a hospital maybe the got him on camera.
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07-02-2015, 08:31 AM	#10
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $6242680	I think about this type of shit a lot when I'm out on my rides. I try to leave as little as possible in my Jeep and never anything in sight. With as often as I've done it I'm surprised I've never had any issues.
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07-02-2015, 08:35 AM	#12
Predarat Run Chiefs fans, run!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Casino cash: $9973863	I hate thieving scum shitbags. Sorry that happened to you.
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