SeeinRed
09-06-2007, 10:50 AM
There were some items stolen out of my vehicle yesterday. I don't want you to feel sorry for me, my vheicle was an easy target because it was a Jeep, and I was the victim of my own false security. I believed that even though I lived in Mt. Washington, my belongings were safe with the top off of my Jeep becaue it is a fairly busy parking lot outside my apartment, people in this apartment complex are very friendly, and theft along with other things aren't heard of very often in this little area of the complex. To add from all of this, I'm from a small town. We don't lock doors where I'm from and have no reason to... It didn't even cross my mind what would happen. I know, I was stupid and careless, so please refrain from telling me again. I've blamed myself hundreds of times because of it. I trust others more than I should.
I believe in the common good of people, despite news reports that would indicate otherwise. I trust people are mostly good, and that has been proven hundreds of times on this messageboard alone, but the ones who aren't good, prey upon people like me.
Why is this such a big deal you might ask? Well, it really isn't I guess. Other than the monitary losses I will surely incur from the act of another human being's blatant acts of selfishness, cowardness, and otherwise disrespectful behavior there really is no damage to me as a person. This doesn't change the way I trust people, just the way I will act to prevent this from happening again. I wasn't injured at all, or was anybody else in this crime, thank God. That isn't always the case.
The total of monitary loss is not yet known by me, but I figure it to be a few thousand dollars. A lot of money for a college student, sure, but not something that can't be regained eventually. The hardest part of it for me was the 200+ CDs that I have collected over the years that were in my car. Truly heartbreaking for me to lose those CDs. I love my music. I have searched far and wide for some of those CDs. They had significant emotional value as many of you can relate to. They got me through some tough times, really tough times, and even helped in some good times. They aren't there for me this time though. The CD player, eh, I have other ways to listen to CDs. The best I can hope for is that they will help somebody down the road as they helped me, or if I had my way, they will help turn around the life of the person or persons who stole them. That would be truly magical, but not likely I know. I've never been one to think negatively. I'm still holding out for a huge winning streak from the Reds, the NFL to grant Odell reinstatement, that petition to go through and change the minds of Nancy Zimpher and the rest of the staff at UC to bring Bob back, a commissioner to let Pete back in baseball, World peace, and to end World hunger. Compared to that, those CDs changing a life isn't much to ask for.
The other end of the story is that they stole some of my work stuff. A $700 PDA and a couple uniforms. That brings up the fact that in the wrong hands, people could fall victim to a thief dressed as a cable guy. My advice to everyone is simple. Don't let a uniformed person into your house unless you know first why he is there, where he works, you can ID the person, we have name badges with Photo ID, and be absolutely positive he has a legit reason to be there. Call the company if you have to. Don't let them in until you are sure.
The only thing covered on my insurance is the damage to the dash and my CD player. The work stuff will come out of my pocket, but again, just a small bump on the road of life. The lesson, be careful. Don't fall into a false sense of security. Don't give "those people" the chance to victimize you. They will. I just pray this guy never gets caught by anyone but a police officer. He may not make it to justice if he does. Be careful everyone.
I believe in the common good of people, despite news reports that would indicate otherwise. I trust people are mostly good, and that has been proven hundreds of times on this messageboard alone, but the ones who aren't good, prey upon people like me.
Why is this such a big deal you might ask? Well, it really isn't I guess. Other than the monitary losses I will surely incur from the act of another human being's blatant acts of selfishness, cowardness, and otherwise disrespectful behavior there really is no damage to me as a person. This doesn't change the way I trust people, just the way I will act to prevent this from happening again. I wasn't injured at all, or was anybody else in this crime, thank God. That isn't always the case.
The total of monitary loss is not yet known by me, but I figure it to be a few thousand dollars. A lot of money for a college student, sure, but not something that can't be regained eventually. The hardest part of it for me was the 200+ CDs that I have collected over the years that were in my car. Truly heartbreaking for me to lose those CDs. I love my music. I have searched far and wide for some of those CDs. They had significant emotional value as many of you can relate to. They got me through some tough times, really tough times, and even helped in some good times. They aren't there for me this time though. The CD player, eh, I have other ways to listen to CDs. The best I can hope for is that they will help somebody down the road as they helped me, or if I had my way, they will help turn around the life of the person or persons who stole them. That would be truly magical, but not likely I know. I've never been one to think negatively. I'm still holding out for a huge winning streak from the Reds, the NFL to grant Odell reinstatement, that petition to go through and change the minds of Nancy Zimpher and the rest of the staff at UC to bring Bob back, a commissioner to let Pete back in baseball, World peace, and to end World hunger. Compared to that, those CDs changing a life isn't much to ask for.
The other end of the story is that they stole some of my work stuff. A $700 PDA and a couple uniforms. That brings up the fact that in the wrong hands, people could fall victim to a thief dressed as a cable guy. My advice to everyone is simple. Don't let a uniformed person into your house unless you know first why he is there, where he works, you can ID the person, we have name badges with Photo ID, and be absolutely positive he has a legit reason to be there. Call the company if you have to. Don't let them in until you are sure.
The only thing covered on my insurance is the damage to the dash and my CD player. The work stuff will come out of my pocket, but again, just a small bump on the road of life. The lesson, be careful. Don't fall into a false sense of security. Don't give "those people" the chance to victimize you. They will. I just pray this guy never gets caught by anyone but a police officer. He may not make it to justice if he does. Be careful everyone.