SSS Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I went home last night/this morning (3.15am) to find a man trying to get into my garage. Having never been in this situation before, I didnt know what to do. As soon as he saw me he ran like **** to get away, meaning I didnt get to se his face and give a description. I called the police and about 3.20am, and they didnt arrive until 4.00am, at which time, it was daylight! From my house at that time in the morning, in 40 minutes, he could have been near nottingham. Just got to keep my eyes peeled for the next few weeks because the copper who came out says he was probably checking out the area to come back another night. What an event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrwood Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 You got to be careful mate as the dirty ******** always come back. Had the same problem in the fens and the police sometimes dont even come till the following day. I've been told by an old boy up the local that he had the same problem, so when he rang the police he told them that he was getting his gun out and if he thought he was in danger he was going to shoot the thief. Needless to say there were 3 police cars on his drive in minutes. Obviously this isnt a great idea and im not sure if he suffered any consequences. Probably not as it was a few years ago. Hope he doesnt come back and if he does the police get to you and catch the bleeder. ATB Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) The trouble was, I phoned the police switchboard, I didnt know if it was serious enough to phone 999, but the PC said do that if I see or hear anything in the future. At least I know now! Edited June 4, 2010 by SSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Had a break in a few years ago. Was working in the workshop one morning and a van with a couple o ****** turned up asking about doing some work on the track, before I could get out quick enough they had got to workshop door and saw what was in it. Told them to sling their hooks but couple weeks later I was borken into. They got a load of powertools and even managed to nick my ride on lawnmower which I was storing there through winter. They do come back the #####. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 We had ****** come round not too lang ago asking for scrap, they had a good look around whilst they were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 We had ****** come round not too lang ago asking for scrap, they had a good look around whilst they were there. Best up the security before its too late. Take pictures of the inside of your garage and double check you insurance policy! Thats what Id do mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Best up the security before its too late. Take pictures of the inside of your garage and double check you insurance policy! Thats what Id do mate I have got a security light I am going to rig up next to the garage, hopefully that will put them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 get your self a big **** off hair dog and let it sleep in the garage hope you dont get any more bother tho buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I have got a security light I am going to rig up next to the garage, hopefully that will put them off. Get one of these too http://www.insurancesecurity.co.uk/cart/item-view.php?II=64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Burglars are the scum of the earth. The house has never been been broken into but i've had a few thefts from my car, once they even took the back lights About a month ago a ***** in a transit van parked up in the middle of my small cul-de-sac (and i mean the middle) and started knocking on doors. I was the only one in out of the 5 houses and when i answered he tried to have a good look past me. He asked about tarmacing the drive and when i said no he went back to the van but didn't leave. So i went upstairs and got some good pictures of him and the van but couldn't see the license plate. So i literally walked up to the front of the van and took a picture of the reg and his face close up, of course he shot off as soon as i was out of the way, they're absolutely shameless Mark Edited June 4, 2010 by Breastman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 i remeber going fishing a few years back down a local river,parked up scrambled down bank,fished for about 10 mins at most before decideing to try further up river,got back to car to see a youngster sat in my driving seat.local druggie he was,knew me aswell,when i opened the door he nearly melted,"you can have the radio he said" ? i said it s my car ya plank.... he thought i wanted a share of the goods or something. luckily i had my mobile with me so rang 999 ,told them and they said a cop would be there in a couple of minuites,well soon has he heard that he went abit mental,bit of a scuffle and he fell on his face and broke his nose,blood everywhere when police turned up,but luckily they beleived my side of story,then he went mental again when they tried hand cuffing him,so they sprayed him ,that must have stung his eyes and nose lol. some people just dont learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) We had ****** come round not too lang ago asking for scrap, they had a good look around whilst they were there. Honestly mate, I'd be moving any gear you have for a while if it's at all workable. They are particularly bad around here at minute.........mother in law was broken into a few weeks ago as well. Couple of weeks after she had been broken into they actually caught them in the end, as they had sightings of the vehicle involved and it had been seen on several farms and rural villages when theft had occured. They were actually caught when a farmer saw a suspicious vehicle in one of his yards so drove to his front gate and parked a vehicle sideways blocking them in. They drove straight through several gates (4 wheel drive pick up) trying to get away. Edited June 4, 2010 by whiskymac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Get one of these too http://www.insurancesecurity.co.uk/cart/item-view.php?II=64 Trouble is, the yard isnt concrete, just stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) . Edited June 5, 2010 by SSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Dec 1988 I caught a burglar in my mums house. Ended up hitting him good and hard with the hoover pipe. I have never experienced adrenalin like it since. He got 12 mths inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 What were you doing with the hoover at that time of night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Dec 1988I caught a burglar in my mums house. Ended up hitting him good and hard with the hoover pipe. I have never experienced adrenalin like it since. He got 12 mths inside. You would probably be doing porridge these days for that. Was it a Dyson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 You done the right thing mate.It always seems that the Law take their time to get to the crime scene doesn't it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Trouble is, the yard isnt concrete, just stone There are two varieties. One for concrete, one for other stuff. Dig a decent sized hole (make sure it goes to the inside of the door too) then sink your big F-Off bolts into it. These only work for over-under garage doors, but they do work! Be carefull of the mines type jobs, I've heard of burglars sueing for damage to their hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 What were you doing with the hoover at that time of night Made me laugh! A Batchelor on a lonely night I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesman Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Get a dog. It's the only thing that deters them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Now technically you didn't actually 'catch' a burglar, more 'disturbed' one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Don't trust your security light - A mate of mine had his stock trailer nicked and his shed's broken into - they either rammed his electric gates or pushed them hard and broke the screw opener then turned all sensors down to face wall - must have stood there for a while till sure no one had heard then scarpered with takings - also make sure "everything" is insured Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 My van has been done once on the drive diddies from norfolk according to forensics,didnt get anything £1000 merc dead locks work ,werent bothered by camera or flood lights and i never heard them,have now fitted BIG shoot bolts around garage door and alarm,and we now got BIG german sheperd,just a pain when you have to do all the locks to get in garage but well worth effort and teaching the dog to bark when anyone approaches sends shivers down ya spine,and he knows that if he gets to answer the door with you he can be as bad as he wants,nice to know ya got someone watching ya back and wont leave no matter what Oh and they WILL be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 The hoover was on the landing. I knocked out the light in the bedroom where I caught him with the pipe. And then let him have it. The chase went across several fields until the police joined in. I was nearly charged, except that a knowledgable sergeant intervened. I had a great deal of trouble with being in the house alone again for several years. Looking back over 20 years ago it is interesting but at the time, quite scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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