I made someone's Christmas... - Page 2

Blueface · 12-15-2009, 06:25 PM

This reminds me of my first apartment.

Money from our "cash" drawer in our bedroom was missing on a weekly basis.
$20 here and there.
The wife thought I took it, I thought she took it.
She thought I miscounted, I thought she miscounted.
Finally, we set them up.
Turns out the rat bastard superintendent was going into apartments during the day when all were at work.
He is the only one that had an extra key.

I changed the locks immediately and never told him and never gave him a key.
He never asked.
Money never disappeared ever again.
Eventually, I moved out when my one year lease was up.

Blueface · 12-15-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunkel

Put in a camera pointing at a new humidor with cigars in it. Catch them on film ,get them fired, and contact the police.

Not a bad idea.
You can get them as cheap as $149-$200 that are wireless and record directly to a computer. You can even view them live on an iPhone or smart phone.
However, I would rather just change the lock and not risk losing anything else.

Joe,
If you are interested in a good source for the surveillance equipment, give me a shout.
I use one not too far from you in Ft. Lauderdale, near 595.

12-15-2009, 06:30 PM

Alright just got done with everything...

They sent an officer out and he took a report. He told me it's not the first time he's been out to this complex for similar reports (stolen good without any forced entry) He took all my information and told me he would contact me if he found something out. He basically told me to keep an eye out on craiglist and similar sites to see if I see my stuff up for sale.

I used to have renters insurance but when I move to FL the price sky rocketed and since I didn't have the all the camera gear or a large amount of guns I didn't get it. Gonna have to look into getting it.

Bought new locks and I'm gonna change them tonight. I have the maintenance guys in and out doing work all the time, the kids tend to break stuff left and right, so they have definitely had the opportunity. I have been here for about a year and this is the first time I've ever had any issues with anything like this.

12-15-2009, 06:38 PM

Bother, sorry to hear about your loss! this is truly a crime most vile.

longknocker · 12-15-2009, 06:43 PM

So Sorry To Hear That, Joe.

Hope They Catch The Thief, Brother.

Blueface · 12-15-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastietech

Alright just got done with everything...

They sent an officer out and he took a report. He told me it's not the first time he's been out to this complex for similar reports (stolen good without any forced entry) He took all my information and told me he would contact me if he found something out. He basically told me to keep an eye out on craiglist and similar sites to see if I see my stuff up for sale.

I used to have renters insurance but when I move to FL the price sky rocketed and since I didn't have the all the camera gear or a large amount of guns I didn't get it. Gonna have to look into getting it.

Bought new locks and I'm gonna change them tonight. I have the maintenance guys in and out doing work all the time, the kids tend to break stuff left and right, so they have definitely had the opportunity. I have been here for about a year and this is the first time I've ever had any issues with anything like this.

Where you are, renter's insurance should run you between $300 and $400 a year. Well worth the money.
If you are going to have these guys back in and out in the future, I would look into an undetectable hidden camera and have it burn to a hardrive. Complete set up can be had under $300. Next time, you will have them red handed.

What a pain. I feel for you as have been there.

chippewastud79 · 12-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Does the apartment complex have log of the people who do the maintenance and when they are in and out of each apartment?

Sorry for the bad luck

acruce · 12-15-2009, 06:46 PM

Set up video camera in your apartment

12-15-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Does the apartment complex have log of the people who do the maintenance and when they are in and out of each apartment?

Sorry for the bad luck

They do... and typically they will leave a notice saying they were there and why they were there and it includes their name and what service they performed.

The office manager so adamantly denies that her staff couldn't have done this because there wasn't anything in the "log" saying someone entered my apt.

icehog3 · 12-15-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coastietech

The office manager so adamantly denies that her staff couldn't have done this because there wasn't anything in the "log" saying someone entered my apt.

The office manager needs to get their head out of the sand, that is one of the most naive things I have read in quite a while.

AD720 · 12-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

The office manager needs to get their head out of the sand, that is one of the most naive things I have read in quite a while.

4th or 5th on the renters insurance sugestion...our's is like $20 a month...so worth it.

Kreth · 12-15-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

The office manager needs to get their head out of the sand, that is one of the most naive things I have read in quite a while.

Agreed. Maybe you should tell her what the cop told you.
A couple of low cost options:
Post a flyer at your complex. Something like "You stole my stuff. I have you on video. Turn yourself in or I will."
When you get new humis, lace a couple of cigars with something fun like ipecac syrup.

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GreekGodX · 12-15-2009, 07:31 PM

That is terrible. Thieves make me very angry

Then on top of it the manager of the place is obviously an idiot. You cannot disrespect a man more then by ripping him off.

G G · 12-15-2009, 07:34 PM

Sorry to hear that bro.

Adriftpanda · 12-15-2009, 07:47 PM

Dang, sorry to hear about that Joe. Hey look at the bright side, at least that's all they took. Sorry pal.

secretsquirrel · 12-15-2009, 08:38 PM

that sucks man. thiefs are scum man!

Smokin Gator · 12-15-2009, 09:06 PM

I hate thieves... Sorry to hear about your loss brother.

12-15-2009, 10:48 PM

Nothing worse than a thief.

MedicCook · 12-15-2009, 10:57 PM

Sorry to hear about this Joe.

eber · 12-15-2009, 11:01 PM

that sucks man, hope they get what they deserve

12-15-2009, 06:25 PM	#21
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: I made someone's Christmas... This reminds me of my first apartment. Money from our "cash" drawer in our bedroom was missing on a weekly basis. $20 here and there. The wife thought I took it, I thought she took it. She thought I miscounted, I thought she miscounted. Finally, we set them up. Turns out the rat bastard superintendent was going into apartments during the day when all were at work. He is the only one that had an extra key. I changed the locks immediately and never told him and never gave him a key. He never asked. Money never disappeared ever again. Eventually, I moved out when my one year lease was up. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-15-2009, 06:30 PM	#23
coastietech Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I made someone's Christmas... Alright just got done with everything... They sent an officer out and he took a report. He told me it's not the first time he's been out to this complex for similar reports (stolen good without any forced entry) He took all my information and told me he would contact me if he found something out. He basically told me to keep an eye out on craiglist and similar sites to see if I see my stuff up for sale. I used to have renters insurance but when I move to FL the price sky rocketed and since I didn't have the all the camera gear or a large amount of guns I didn't get it. Gonna have to look into getting it. Bought new locks and I'm gonna change them tonight. I have the maintenance guys in and out doing work all the time, the kids tend to break stuff left and right, so they have definitely had the opportunity. I have been here for about a year and this is the first time I've ever had any issues with anything like this.

12-15-2009, 06:38 PM	#24
TFULLERY Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I made someone's Christmas... Bother, sorry to hear about your loss! this is truly a crime most vile.

12-15-2009, 06:43 PM	#25
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12-15-2009, 06:44 PM	#27
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12-15-2009, 06:46 PM	#28
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12-15-2009, 07:31 PM	#33
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: I made someone's Christmas... That is terrible. Thieves make me very angry Then on top of it the manager of the place is obviously an idiot. You cannot disrespect a man more then by ripping him off. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

12-15-2009, 07:34 PM	#34
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12-15-2009, 07:47 PM	#35
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: I made someone's Christmas... Dang, sorry to hear about that Joe. Hey look at the bright side, at least that's all they took. Sorry pal. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

12-15-2009, 08:38 PM	#36
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12-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#37
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12-15-2009, 10:48 PM	#38
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12-15-2009, 10:57 PM	#39
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12-15-2009, 11:01 PM	#40
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