It Doesn't pay to be nice to people.

@marciascott (25529)
United States
January 21, 2008 8:06am CST
My Husband got his Snow-blower stolen from him, yesterday, we had a lot of snow, He Snow-blowed thew front and back yard. we don't have a Garage, so he has to keep all his tools under this shed, He even Snow-blowed the persons next door driveway. This person just moved in next door, We think he did it. A lot of times my husband would not lock-up his Snow-Blower no one ever messed with it. But I honestly thing the Man next door dd it. This snow-blower is so heavy it would take to people to carry it. I want to get him another one, he make money Snow Blowing people's Side-walks and driveways, I can afford to buy him a new one, but I will be looking around for one for him a used one. Where is the best place to look for him one?~Thanks~ Marcie.
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@roberten (3128)
• United States
22 Jan 08
I have no clue as it doesn't snow here enough to merit owning such a machine. sounds like your friends have given you really good advice. Just wanted to say I am truly sorry that happened. People know not what they do when they wrong someone else.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
22 Jan 08
Two Teens did it. one of my neighbors seen 2 teens pushing it down the street, My husbands friend gave him another one.
@roberten (3128)
• United States
22 Jan 08
Sometimes bad preceeds the good. May God continue to bless.
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@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
23 Jan 08
Sorry to hear that your snow blower was stolen. That would be pretty bold if it was the man next door. Then he uses it, and you see that it is yours. That would be pretty bold I would think. I hope you can find one cheap to replace the one that was stolen.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
23 Jan 08
No Terry24, it wasn't him it was these 2 teenagers, well my husbands friend gave him another one, and he will make sure he locks this one up, since we don't have a garage.
@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
21 Jan 08
Wow, someone had the nerve to steal your snowblower? This is crazy. And to think it could be your New neighbor. If I were you I would be watching to see if he did, and then confront him if he did. Well, since I no longer live in an area that gets a lot of Snow usually, I do not know where to get one, but I am sure if you look hard enough, you can find somewhere that has these for a decent price. Or maybe check around the Pawn shops, etc. to see if your stolen one shows up there. Did you file a Police Report? Wishing you the best in replacing this.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
21 Jan 08
Yes We did make a Police Report. Yes I half to check the pawnshop,right as I was telling you this, My Husband said that one of his friends gave him another one, see God is good!
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
22 Jan 08
well that i dont have any slightest idea..but are you sure that he was the one who took it??then for sure you have to report it to the police so that he will be investigated at once..
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
22 Jan 08
No he didn't take it, but the tracks was in his front yard, 2 Teenagers did this. My neighbor 2 doors down seen them pushing it down the street. I went over to her house, to ask her did she see anyone in my yard. she didn't know they took it from my yard untill I asked her. then we put 2 and 2 together.
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
21 Jan 08
That really sucks Marcia. I'm sorry your snow blower was stolen. Hopefully it wasn't this new neighbor. If it was, he sure isn't being neighborly, is he? :( You can always try craiglist.org to see if there are any used ones for sale. Good luck!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
22 Jan 08
No it wasn't him, I just found out who it was, 2 Teenagers, that was going around asking people did they want there yards done, one of my neighbor 2 doors down told me they seen them in the time was about 4:00pm.
• United States
22 Jan 08
If you get another one you might have to chain it to something so it doesn't get stolen again.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
23 Jan 08
Well guess what My husbands friend gave him another one! God is Good!!
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
21 Jan 08
That sucks Marcie, shame on who ever took it. You guys need a snow blower too, you are in a snowbelt area. you guys get dumped on with snow. Have you reported it stolen, did the crooks leave footprints to follow. I do hope you get it back, but you probably won't. As for getting another one, check the paper and the trading post. Good luck, they might be hard to find during the snowy season.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
21 Jan 08
Hey Vicky I just got some information. Someone down the street seen 2 boys with snow blower she said that they were coming form my way, I seen track in the yard next door, where someone had pushed the Snow-blower on the lawn, you still see the tracks, so I know who took the Snow-Blower. I can't prove it but the lady seen 2 boys, we are going to wait to get more information, we did call the police.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
22 Jan 08
I am so sorry to hear that Marcie. We have had things stolen from us before several times also. I hate it. You may want to look on Ebay for a used snowblower. I don't use Ebay but I know you can find some good deals there. Be careful who you buy from though.
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@raydene (9871)
• United States
21 Jan 08
I am so sorry this has happened to you..It make you feel so violated doesn't it.. Sad that we live in a world like this.. Have you checked craig's list? xoxoxo
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• United States
22 Jan 08
I'm sorry about your husbands snow blower being stolen. It's a shame what little disregard people have for other peoples property, especially if it was in fact your neighbor. Over the summer our garage was broken into and quite a few things , including a motorcycle were stolen. We knew exactly who did it but our police department did very little. It's wonderful that your husband was given another one. Goes to show there are still wonderful people out there willing to lend a little support. As others have said, check the pawn shops. Maybe even keep your eyes open during the next storm for someone using it. If you still want to get him a new one, maybe hold off until spring and keep an eye out for the winter clearance sales. Good luck to you both. :)