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August 21, 2004
Thievery - Revisited
Early last week I discovered that I was a victim of petty left. I had suspected that the neighorborhood kids were to blame. Well, recent events confirmed my suspicions.
After mowing my lawn late one evening, three young kids on bikes came up to me and asked to verify my address. Later, they asked if I was missing my insurance papers. I asked where they found the papers, and they claimed that they were behind their home. Likely story. These kids lived two doors down from me. They walked me to their house, while I waited outside, I wondered when the parents would show up. No parents ever appeared. In fact, it appeared as though the kids were running the household.
I got back my vehicle owner's manual, car insurance and vehicle registration cards. I really didn't care about the coins and PO box keys. Nonetheless, I was very clear in telling them that, "Everyone knows me on this block." I continued by stating, "It used to be safe until someone decided to enter my vehicle."
I have no idea why they decided to return some of my stuff. Nonetheless, I am grateful.
Posted by AG at August 21, 2004 7:46 AM
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Al. I am glad you got your info back. First you should make sure you lock all your doors. Who ever did it may think that you are careless and try to hit your crib.
Second you should make a police report. If someone on the block is doing it at least the police can look into it and make some kids go do some community service after they get caught. Lastly if you think the same kids were the culprits, maybe you should just run up on them an go upside their heads with a baseball bat. Make sure that you have your NY Yankee cap on, when you do it. OK OK I am just kidding but every now and then its good to fantasize about some things you would like to do to get real Justice!!!
Good luck
Chris
Posted by: John Chris at August 21, 2004 8:36 AM
Al, Glad you just got u'r stuff back. Just yesterday, we caught 2 kids who were going around ringing doorbells for kicks (Ding, Dong, Ditch).. and also decided to TP a tree and trow eggs at their neighbors house. Well if it was not for the parents NOTICING, that she was missing eggs, we would not have had the culprits. Kids are not the same as they used to be. Even in this safe place as Japan, we lock up our doors...
Posted by: Brother Paul at August 21, 2004 11:21 AM
Chris: I'm certainly out for justice too. I think those kids could use a good whack, but I can't be the one to give it to em. I probably will file a police report. Thx for the tip.
Posted by: AG at August 21, 2004 1:03 PM
P:
Dunno what is up w/these little rascals. Most of the problems stem from the lack of adult supervision. I can't front, I did my dirt as a kid, but I never thought about hopping into an unlocked vehicle and pilfering. The eggs are another story tho ;)
Posted by: AG at August 21, 2004 1:05 PM