Update on theft to our house and car

United States
July 26, 2008 11:58am CST
Ok back in february/march our house was burglarized and our brand new car stolen. Well the thief was caught and he was in jail. We got the car back with over $3000 worth of damage. He went to trial last week and plead guilty to burglary, and grand theft auto. He was sentenced to three years with 118 days served. He is to pay restitution (not holding my breath on that one). So it is a releif they didn't release him with a slap on the wrist.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul 08
I am so sorry to hear that there was a burglary at your house and that you got your brand new car stolen. It is wonderful that the police found the burglar and I hope that whilst in prison he will learn his lesson and become a good person. I am pleased that you got your car back and three thousand dollars of damages. My mum's house was burgled years ago and I am so pleased that the thief didn't steal our parrot. He did cause damage in the house and stole some of my jewelry. I felt that my room had been trampled on and it wasn't a nice feeling that some criminal had taken some of my possessions. It was annoying that the police didn't find the burglar. I didn't get any compensation for what I lost. It must feel right that your burglar is now in jail. Good luck in the future.
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• United States
26 Jul 08
We were at home asleep in our rooms when he was in our house. It is doubtful that he will learn from this other than learn not to brag and get caught as this is his second time in jail (atleast) he was on parole in a different county when he broke into our house. He is only 21 years old too.
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@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
26 Jul 08
I'm glad that the theft is already caught. It's better that way so that he can no longer find another victim. At least the law in your area is still working.
• United States
26 Jul 08
Well they caught him within 24 hours of the theft cause he went bragging to his roommate who turned him in. All in all though the law enforcement here is pretty descent.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
26 Jul 08
You can just never predict how the punishment will go when it comes any illegal acts. I am glad they didnt just slap on the wrist as well..
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@carolscash (9492)
• United States
26 Jul 08
It is a good thing that he didn't get off with a slap on the wrist. However, be sure that you keep up with the courts and stuff to make sure that you get your money. He has to be made to pay for what he destroyed. Why do people think that it is okay to do these kinds of things. I don't understand why so many people act as though they should be taken care of by everyone else.
• United States
26 Jul 08
i agree but they need stifer penaltys, 3 years aint nothing he'll be back on the street doing the samething. and the city doesnt follow up on these retitution payments which sucks as well. im glad u got ur car back even tho it was damaged.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
26 Jul 08
Wow sweet, I'm really sorry to hear about this. I wasn't here then so this is the first I'm hearing about it. He robbed your house and stole your new car! That's horrible! At least they caught him. I know that's only a small comfort. I had my wallet stolen out of my pocketbook and I felt sick that someone had the nerve to enter into my private space. I have had friends steal things from my house, but that's my fault. I hope you are feeling ok. I know it isn't not much comfort, but at least he's in jail.
• United States
27 Jul 08
I'm sorry to hear about the burglary. Someone recently broke into the house next door to us and we have been pretty nervous ever since. Then, the other night we learned that the 14 year old boy across the street confessed to the crime. I don't know what will happen to him.
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
27 Jul 08
Sorry to hear about your house being burglarized and your car stolen. I know that had to be very upsetting to and your family. I am glad that nobody got hurt physically. That is good that he was caught and is in jail where he belongs. He certainly did a lot of damage to your car and hope that you get paid for the damages. He will have to pay but I do not know how he will get a job with these charges against him. Justice was served fortunately.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
28 Jul 08
I hope you get some of the money back. I am glad they did not just give him probation or something.
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• Canada
27 Jul 08
I'm glad he was arrested, bu it really really sucks that your car was damaged!!
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• United States
27 Jul 08
The damage was covered by insurance since it was a theft. But it took a month to get the car back and having a rental (paid for grudgingly by the insurance) that whole time.
• United States
27 Jul 08
That is aweful of what happend to your house and car sorry to hear about that. You know it just boggles my mind what goes through these people's mind when they turn around and do this kind of thing. Do they seriously think their going to get away with it?. They will get caught some where down the road I'm glad that he got caught and has to serve the time he has to and has to pay for the dmamges like their makeing him do. I wish you the best of luck and may this never again happen to you take care and dog bless.
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
26 Jul 08
That is a relief. Make sure that the court informs you when he is released so that you can coordinate the restitution with them and the Dept. of Parole and Probation. He will be required to get a job and you can file for his wages to be garnished so that a percentage of his pay goes to you.
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27 Jul 08
Hello sweetdesign, I am so pleased he was caught because may burglars never gets caught,they should have locked him and thrown away the keys, they derserve to be away for lomger time. its good that you got your car back,but me if my home was burgled I would want to move.
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@karjyo (830)
• India
27 Jul 08
Good to know that the rules are very strict in your country. In India, many people easily get away on doing any thing ,as many of the police officials are corrupt.
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