So my house just got broken into

[Edmonton Eskimo]

I was thinking about this today and something is very curious to me. You said that you had a set of kinives worth 2k right? Who would know to look for expensive knives? It sounds to me like it was someone that has been in your house before and knew what to look for. I used to be a chef so I would know an expensive set of knives when I saw one but most people wouldn't. Just a thought that occured to me. Oh ya, death to the tank smashing infidels!

[i have crabs]

im thinking its a warning from the "over priced coral & fish coalition of calgary" which would be every other fish store, thier getting ****ed about reasonably priced goods

[mseepman]

Hmm....scary but possibly true?

Originally Posted by i have crabs

im thinking its a warning from the "over priced coral & fish coalition of calgary" which would be every other fish store, thier getting ****ed about reasonably priced goods

[Delphinus]

I'm sorry, but I think that is a kind of a dumb thing to say.

[i have crabs]

oops sorry ill use the lets kick the ginsu out of the jerks joke then

im shure everyone knows im joking and dont think someone dug through alberts undies and smashed his tank just because he helps calgary load up with 25% savings

[Delphinus]

Originally Posted by i have crabs

oops sorry ill use the lets kick the ginsu out of the jerks joke then

Now that's more like it!

im shure everyone knows im joking and dont think someone dug through alberts undies and smashed his tank just because he helps calgary load up with 25% savings

Sorry, didn't mean to sound so harsh but had a long craptastic day and was just in a foul mood. Let's not turn this into a "my favourite LFS versus your favourite LFS" thread. Let's face it, we're all in this hobby because we share common interests, LFS owners included , let's focus on the positives. The thugs who did this to Albert and his roommate were low lifes, thugs, cretins who clearly have "issues".

[erikages]

When I was a teenager, my family's house was broken into when we were all in the house! My mom's bedroom was on the main floor, and she though it was just me raiding the fridge. Then she wondered why I was using a flashlight.

Anyway, it happened twice. Different houses. Different neighbourhoods.

I've had alarm systems ever since. I'd recommend them -- not just for burglars, freaks and crazies (statistically it's getting less likely). There are other advantages. Central monitoring systems can now receive warnings about smoke, heat and flood (among other things). If they can't reach you immediately, they'll call the appropriate service, like the fire department. In the case of flood, I've got a flood sensor in my fish maintenance room, where the sump and most of the risky stuff for flooding is located. If a flood alert goes off, they'll call me or one of my reef buddies, who has access to the house if I'm gone.

I know this sounds expensive, but it's worth it for me. Some alarm companies will supply and install the bulk of the monitoring equipment for free on various contracts. One proviso, if you're thinking of this: check out LOCAL alarm companies; these are the ones that have local guards and local staff, rather than monitoring that's handled from god knows where.

I know this means nothing in the context of a smashed tank. But if theives have abused you once and they're not caught, they might come back once they think you've replaced everything through insurance. Who knows what these people think or how they behave, but get a good deadbolt at least.

How did they break in, btw?



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[Pan]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

I'm sorry, but I think that is a kind of a dumb thing to say.

Yep, you have now included innocent people in a crime without cause or justification. I'd say it was more than just dumb, even as a joke.
As to if it is someone who is known to Albert? hopefully it it was time will tell. As to 2k (i think that was the price i read in msg) knives being "known" Thieves, especially B&E thieves are oportunistic...ie smash (sorry) and grab. People wanteing specific items already known to them go in and get them they do not smash and take all kinds of random things. Pawn shops will be on the look out for knives like this after being contacted by police. I would suggest also looking on ebay from time to time.