iwishiwascool Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Oops, they parked on rt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 +1 what part of westerville rd, and how did they park on 23? im really sorry, i am guessing the worst part is knowing someone other than you was in your house...not good times. tom "sleeping with a glock under my pillow" Right there at the top of Matt Bonnes's neighborhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 so what all did the get? Sorry to hear you got hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 You'll never get away with a 10ft fence in a standard community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 2 flat screens, a laptop, some gift cards / Christmas cash, my wifes briefcase. They left my htpc, external hardrive, all ny power tools (which was surprising), a credit card, and my passport. They searched through literally everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I have a message into the building department for now. I'm going to dig out the broken off post holes and go to a full 3'. I have 12' posts ready to get sunk if they deny me, I'll just cut the tops off. In other news, with chris' recomedation, I signed with Executive Security Systems. I called this morning, the owner came out tonight, the system will be installed tomorrow morning. His sales style differs from mine in the fact that he tends to criticize his competition more than is tasteful, but the price was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 2 flat screens, a laptop, some gift cards / Christmas cash, my wifes briefcase. They left my htpc, external hardrive, all ny power tools (which was surprising), a credit card, and my passport. They searched through literally everything. Not to sound too personal but where was your wife going when she left? Was it a scheduled appointment like work or was she just running to the grocery store? If so maybe these guys have been watching your place for a while to see if you had any patterns and when they did finally strike they took their time while inside your home because they knew neither of you would be back? Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Sucks dude, hope they catch the bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 sucks to hear this. castrate the MFers once theyre found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 That sucks, fence + alarm + dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Beef up your fence a bit, maybe see about a steel fence with turn-backs on the top that make it hard to climb. Next, plant something NASTY, on the outside of the fence if possible, inside if not. Juniper bushes have nasty little straight thorns, and other ornamental bushes carry some nasty hooked thorns. I don't know if anyone actually sells Honey Locust trees, but if you can afford to have some transplanted, the 1"-3" long, iron-hard and needle-sharp thorns that grow in clusters all over them will give even the most determined crackhead second thoughts about trying to wade through them. If they actually DO try, they'll be left bleeding from horrific scratches and punctures all over. Finally, get a monitored alarm, and have it armed with sirens, flashing lights, and whatever else you can have put in to make it the most bloody annoying thing your neighborhood has ever dealt with. Make sure nobody in the neighborhood can possibly ignore it when it goes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Juniper bushes have nasty little straight thorns, and other ornamental bushes carry some nasty hooked thorns. I don't know if anyone actually sells Honey Locust trees, but if you can afford to have some transplanted, the 1"-3" long, iron-hard and needle-sharp thorns that grow in clusters all over them will give even the most determined crackhead second thoughts about trying to wade through them. If they actually DO try, they'll be left bleeding from horrific scratches and punctures all over. Good insight right there. We have climbing roses on trellis work / window area covering a reverse corner (L-shaped) are on the back of our house. If anyone comes in those two windows, they'll need a ladder and suffer some major hurt trying. We have Barberries on the side of the house so the basement....ouch if you try., etc.... How about climbing a fence and hopping into a bunch of 1-2 inch thorns....that would put a damper on the bad guys intentions. :bangbang: Not to sound too personal but where was your wife going when she left? Was it a scheduled appointment like work or was she just running to the grocery store? If so maybe these guys have been watching your place for a while to see if you had any patterns and when they did finally strike they took their time while inside your home because they knew neither of you would be back? Just an idea. How about recent guests or someone you know? Think about it long and hard. It's possible you got picked by strangers at random, but there are good odds that you're 1-2 degrees away from perhaps knowing who did this. A guy I worked with got hit. Was never proven, but his son was blabbing about going on vacation to India....guess when they got robbed? Someone they knew or someone they knew who told someone their schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I think the whole dog thing works wonders! I grew up in a shit neighborhood (Barnette & Livingston). We had a 75lb Huskey who was actually friendly but considering most of the people doing the robbing lived in that area they knew the houses with dogs. Either that or we just didn't have shit worth steeling, which is more then likley the case... But still, dogs = great security. Sucks either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 2 flat screens, a laptop, some gift cards / Christmas cash, my wifes briefcase. They left my htpc, external hardrive, all ny power tools (which was surprising), a credit card, and my passport. They searched through literally everything. Fuck man, you got hit hard. The worst part is after everything is gone you have to clean up their mess. Hopefully you get some sort of info from the cops and can press charges against their ass!!!! Sorry again man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 My wife is usually working from home at that time, and I get in shortly after. It was unusual for us to be out at that time. I nearly caught them in the act as I had planned to stop by the house and change before my appointment. Running behind, I decided to go straight there. The monitored alarm will be in within a few hours. Then, we will replace the stuff. I get most of what they took at cost doing what I do so the stuff part of it was never the concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Sorry to hear you got hit, but glad that you and your wife were not harmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Anyone that wants to get into your house will just drug the dog with a treat and be back in a few mins. What dog do you know what will not take a treat? Glad you are getting an alarm on your place. Best thing you can do. Oddly enough, my lab and my mutt. They would rather take you as a treat if I don't say you're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Since I am now paranoid about every sound I hear, I am looking at exterior and interior cameras that can be centrally distributed to each TV/computer in the house and accessible via iPhone. From a half locked door to Fort Knox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'm surprised people would break in this time of year, I figured it would be spring / summer time before that shit would start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Oddly enough, my lab and my mutt. They would rather take you as a treat if I don't say you're fine. that's how my german shephard / lab mix is.... it's surprising how over protective he is of my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Since I am now paranoid about every sound I hear, I am looking at exterior and interior cameras that can be centrally distributed to each TV/computer in the house and accessible via iPhone. From a half locked door to Fort Knox. Thorne's company does this type of work. Bill came out to my place about a month or so ago and did a very thorough evaluation of the security needs and steered me in the right direction (even when it was to other vendors for some of the items!). First class. Many thanks, Thorne.:thumbup: Bottom line for me: No amount of elaborate, expensive security measures will make your possessions safe from a Mission Impossible strike. However, the more things you do to discourage and encumber thieves, the lower your probability of loss. Fences, barbed wire, thorny shrubs, security lighting, bump-resistent locks, secure doors/windows, dogs, dog-recordings, posted security warnings, alarms, sound monitors, motion detectors, cameras, concealment, a self-defense plan --- it's all good. You just find the combination that's rational and affordable for your situation, do it now instead of after you're hit, and then enjoy some degree of peace of mind. But don't ever become complacent that you and your family are entirely safe; there's no substitute for common sense. And don't forget, if you're paying homeowners/renters insurance, you may qualify for discounts based on your added security. Edited December 31, 2009 by Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Since I am now paranoid about every sound I hear, I am looking at exterior and interior cameras that can be centrally distributed to each TV/computer in the house and accessible via iPhone. You have solutions for that where you work right? Sucks about getting robbed, I can't quite imagine how that feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 We tend to deal in higher end PTZ cameras and AMX controlled door cams. We are vendors for consumer end gear which I am looking into now. The Matrix switching/distribution, along with the retrofit muscle will be where PA will help the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 To get around local codes you could plant leyland cypresses on one side of the fence. These evergreens make a great natural fence and can grow 4-5 feet a year. Uncontrolled they can grow 75+ ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 In other news, with chris' recomedation, I signed with Executive Security Systems. I called this morning, the owner came out tonight, the system will be installed tomorrow morning. His sales style differs from mine in the fact that he tends to criticize his competition more than is tasteful, but the price was right. Awesome Ken, glad I could provide a useful recommendation. I agree that Doug's sales style is a little brash when discussing his competition, but I think in security systems you kinda have to be because the average homeowner isn't as educated as we are. Nevertheless, it's not exactly classy to lambaste your competitors - his product should and does speak for itself. :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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