m4ttm4son Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Came home tonight to the news that 3 guys had just tried to break in to my flat at Five o'clock in the evening! The front door to the block isn't the most secure so that was bypassed pretty easily with the crowbar they'd brought with them, but thankfully my badgering of the gf has been worth it as they couldn't get through the deadlock on our flat door. As it was causing to much trouble and making too much noise they scarpered just in time before my neighbours were alerted and just glimpsed them jumping into their car - didn't spot a plate though. Happy they couldn't get in, but can't think how much they could have got away with in broad daylight. Mainly I'm thankful she wasn't home yet as we never lock the dead lock if we're in unless we're off to bed. Might change that in future. Measured up for the new door which will be changed tomorrow morning along with the new locks as it's a bit mullered. Just sitting waiting for the coppers to show up and dust for finger prints etc. How long do they usually take? Been a couple of hours now, and I'm really hankering for the few beers in my fridge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Horrid experience. I hope you get it sorted soon .... and that Plod don't keep you waiting for ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbutler Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 We were burgled and had cars nicked two weeks ago tonight. Plod was here within 30 minutes of my call and SOCO within 2 hours. I wager there are no prints etc on your door either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 That's rubbish news mate. Be thankful your neighbours were about to hear them and that they didn't get in. Get the strongest locks and door you can for the block - see if all the neighbours will chip in to buy a really secure door. Hope the cops turn up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 cheers guys There's a meeting at the end of the month so will be drawing up quotes for some top notch locks for the front entry doors. Sorry to hear about yours Jim, comparatively, I got off extremely lightly. Think I'll give up on the plod coming this evening. Might take the door up to the station when it's been replaced so they can take prints when they're ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Glad to hear nothing was taken and everyone was ok. Its for this type of reason that we now always arm the house when we go to sleep as well. I guess its fingers crossed it alerts us to it or more hopefully scares them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yep I arm the alarm when we're in bed too, something I made sure we got into the habit of doing when we moved to this house. Hope you get it sorted out and that they don't come back.. any ideas why they went for your flat in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Don't forget, security is only as strong as the weakest link. Your neighbours or you, holding the door open for people is a bad thing to do (in this context). Even if carrying bags. Does everyone know each other/people in your block? Horrible thing to happen - but good no-one was in and door was secure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I had a busy day yesterday. Police went and dusted for finger prints (didn't find any), they asked some random questions about whether I had enemies etc. as burglaries don't happen in the day if they want to rob you, only if they want to hurt you. Well, there's more chance of me being in if they try when I'm not at work, like in the evening, I'd say! Anyway, they also mentioned they were following up on 9 other burglaries yesterday - Isn't London great? I think the reason they came straight to us is that students live on the ground floor and the other gff is an old couple who are never out. Next stop is ours. Got a new door with some nice new locks and hopefully I can start to forget about this little episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Glad your getting things sorted Matt, smashing doors is not exactly opportunist is it? Out of interest do you have a 'Trades' buttton for the mornings to allow the posty in? I know there has been a some break-ins on my development, where they have done a few flats at at time, suspected the Cleaner was letting them in so they banned them from the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Definitely not opportunists, the crowbar marks on both the front door and my door are self evident. There isn't a trades button, I get buzzed every couple of weeks by the cleaner at the weekend and I think the rest of the time the old boy downstairs gets to let the postie in. There're a few older residents and by stereotype they are the more nosey ones, so in that respect, we do ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 To restore some confidence and peace of mind I would install a simple CCTV system. A tiny camera by the door would put all but the most determined off and should't set you back much either. Even just one of those CCTV type monitoring systems like you can buy in argos should do the trick. Any would be robbers wouldn't know if it records or not. Small money for big peace of mind imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrob Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I would think twice about deadlocking your door at night in case of a fire. quicker to buy a couple of good bolts for the inside of the door to use whilst you are in, as they are easy to undo in an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 We were burgled and had cars nicked two weeks ago tonight. Plod was here within 30 minutes of my call and SOCO within 2 hours. I wager there are no prints etc on your door either! Its bloody rife round Manchester at the moment. It happened to me in Cheadle 2 years ago (got the R32 and brand new Cooper S Conv stolen) then a few weeks later it happened to my sister in Didsbury (golf GTI). Business partner has just said his best mate got done in Sale on Thu 10th Sept and they got 2 Audis (TT and A6 I think). It really pi55es me off, as the impact it has on your life is huge and I am sure if the police put as much effort into catching the stolen cars as they do into speed cameras, something could be done. And when they catch the f**kers who did it, make sure they give a sentence that will deter others - not encourage more of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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