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Sorry to hear that Dave, We had that happen years ago. A guy I had in the house put tape over the striker plate on our front door, When we left we just pushed the locked door closed and left. He took the VCRs and a few other small items. The police caught him the next day trying to sell the stuff. Up until that day I actually thought he was my friend. I really hope things get back to normal for you and your family soon.
 
Sorry to hear that Dave but again, they only got your laptop (not that it doesn't still hurt). Like others have said good thing noone was home although they probably knew that before they attempted the heist.

We were broken into a few years ago and they got my wife's fine jewelry. We just had new doors installed 2 weeks before. Wasn't that convenient?!!! Did the whole Police thing and they came out and dusted for prints and filed a report all to no avail. I gave them the door company name and told them to go there for some leads!

I was pissed and the wife was freakin'.

If you have the time and in addition to Craigslist, you might want to check local pawn shops for the laptop.

Good luck and do your best to calm the Mrs. down.
 
Had a guy break into our house 12 years ago when we were sleeping. Only took about $100.00 in cash. It was a local druggie they caught later. We did feel violated and now we double check the doors and windows every day. Glad to hear that the family is OK. Your wife will feel like that for a while, mine did.
 
Just an update I had a talk with a friend that is a local policemen, I see him at the gym everyday. He said one of the ways to fish out this person IF it was one of my son's friends, was to offer a cash reward for the info that leads to this person.

I told my son and the kid next door, who he was with up to coming home that day, I have 200 bucks for the person that cough's up a name and knows for sure.

My police buddy said that they would take care of the rest for me.


I'm at cross roads in this, I don't know that I want to see a young kid, if it was get in trouble with the law, but I do feel violated in this.

Anyone?:D
 
Beemerboy said:
Just an update I had a talk with a friend that is a local policemen, I see him at the gym everyday. He said one of the ways to fish out this person IF it was one of my son's friends, was to offer a cash reward for the info that leads to this person.

I told my son and the kid next door, who he was with up to coming home that day, I have 200 bucks for the person that cough's up a name and knows for sure.

My police buddy said that they would take care of the rest for me.


I'm at cross roads in this, I don't know that I want to see a young kid, if it was get in trouble with the law, but I do feel violated in this.

Anyone?:D
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I was always told.. dont do the crime if you cant do the time.. if the kid is over the age of 4.. he knows right from wrong.. i wouldnt feel bad at all...
 
Beemerboy said:
I'm at cross roads in this, I don't know that I want to see a young kid, if it was get in trouble with the law, but I do feel violated in this.
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This is the dilemma that many face. How much slack do you give people? Some will say if you do not punish, you are being soft others want to give them a chance even after multiple episodes.

Some seem to talk tough then flip 180 degrees when it is their own kids.

I think they should be apprehended (not let it slide), punish the parents, and let it go....
 
Beemerboy said:
I'm at cross roads in this, I don't know that I want to see a young kid, if it was get in trouble with the law, but I do feel violated in this.
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The sooner the kid(s) get a lesson in responsibility and consequences for their actions, I think the better off they'll be. They're apparently not getting much of that at home, so maybe they need to get it from you.

FWIW, even as a kid I could tell which kids were "bad apples." I remember three or four kids specifically from elementary school that I knew were going to wind up in prison. Whaddaya know, twenty years later when I was working as a jail and then prison CO (paying my way through college) I saw three of them along with plenty of other kids I knew and grew up with whose parents didn't do much parenting. I know that's not the cause of everyone turning out like that, but if parents were more attentive to their little snowflakes and taught them a little discipline and responsibilty, maybe we wouldn't have quite as many problems/criminals as we do today.
 
Without regard to your feelings You "WERE" violated. There are laws that govern these things. The choice to be considered is the lawbreaker not the lawful.

Do with them what you will. It remains that the guilty need to be caught. The punishment can be meted out later in court. We are all responsible for our actions wether we are criminal or not criminal.

It would appear that two hundred dollars would be a small price to pay to help ameliorate feelings of personal security and well being. NO reward without conviction. It would be nice to get your things back as well but most likely will not happen. I guess that is dependent on the perp.
 
Thanks for re-insuring what I believed to start with.

I'll keep ya posted as to what comes of it, if anything
 
Here's the unpopular view. I am as conservative a law and order guy as they come, but I caught a break when I was thirteen. I think that made me a better cop and parent.

Dave, I think that your plan will work. When you learn that the burglar was "only Jimmy" or whoever, your family will be able to forget the episode. I speak from the experience of investigating hundreds of B&E's.

At that point, in my opinion, you and your wife should make your own private determination as to the proper handling of the kid. Some need to go to juvenile detention. It will save their life. Others just need a good kick in the ass. Jail may ruin theirs. The PD and DA will honor your wishes as to the disposition of the case.

Best of luck, my friend.

Jay
 
JohnHenry said:
Here's the unpopular view. I am as conservative a law and order guy as they come, but I caught a break when I was thirteen. I think that made me a better cop and parent.

Dave, I think that your plan will work. When you learn that the burglar was "only Jimmy" or whoever, your family will be able to forget the episode. I speak from the experience of investigating hundreds of B&E's.

At that point, in my opinion, you and your wife should make your own private determination as to the proper handling of the kid. Some need to go to juvenile detention. It will save their life. Others just need a good kick in the ass. Jail may ruin theirs. The PD and DA will honor your wishes as to the disposition of the case.

Best of luck, my friend.

Jay
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JH

Thanks, its really going to depend on who it is, if I think that dragging his parents into it will be the best way then that's what I plan on doing.

Having a good friend in the PD I can use his leverage without getting this person arrested, more along the scare tactic, which is something I would rather do, but push come to shove, I will do what's right
 
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