To give perspective on how bad the crime is at this location: https://www.ktvu.com/news/thief-breaks-into-suv-parked-in-oakland-with-victim-sitting-inside Guy goes to In-N-Out, gets robbed, goes...
Holy shit. I've had my cars broken into twice between 2021-2022. Other than the aftermarket radio in the first car, nothing of value was taken, because I don't leave valuables in my car. I keep...
Holy shit.
"I'm OK," Wrensch said. "I can replace everything. But it's still unsettling, right here in the chest."
I've had my cars broken into twice between 2021-2022. Other than the aftermarket radio in the first car, nothing of value was taken, because I don't leave valuables in my car. I keep almost nothing in my car. And the radio was like $90; after like 10yrs, I definitely got my use out of it, so really didn't care.
But that unsettling feeling of violation hit both times. That someone was in my space, looking at my stuff, even it it was only insurance cards, maintenance receipts, other random papers in my glove box. And I doubt they actually looked at any of it while they were rifling through my things.
In addition, I was left wondering whether someone was watching me. Was I being watched? Did they know something about me? Was I targeted because I'm a minority? Of course not; these are simply crimes of opportunity. These thieves didn't know or care whose cars they were breaking into. And my car wasn't the only one to get hit either time; the first time was like 3 other cars in the lot, while the second time was literally every car on the street. Like 15-20 cars had their windows broken.
For at least a month after each episode, I was always watching my back wherever I was. Even at home. Who's that out there in the parking lot or street? Or even the hallway; I don't recognize them! Was it one of my neighbors who did this? I'd go outside randomly late at night to check on my car. And of course no one was out there. I even got an indoor camera for my apartment, because now I'm worried about my actual apartment. This isn't the first time I've lived alone, so why am I so worried this time around? It messes with you.
I can totally relate to this. Someone broke into our house about 8 years ago and stole some stuff. The knowledge that someone invaded what we previously thought was a safe space, rummaged through...
I can totally relate to this. Someone broke into our house about 8 years ago and stole some stuff. The knowledge that someone invaded what we previously thought was a safe space, rummaged through our things, etc was far worse than the pain of actually losing the items. My wife and I both lost a couple nights sleep over that fear. It completely changed our definition of safety and now we have cameras and an alarm.
It's hard to shake it off once that illusion of safety has been shattered, right? There's no going back, really. I grew up in the "idyllic" suburbs of the Midwest, so I never quite understood my...
It's hard to shake it off once that illusion of safety has been shattered, right? There's no going back, really.
I grew up in the "idyllic" suburbs of the Midwest, so I never quite understood my parents' obsession with security. For example, they never wanted to keep the garage open for more than like 10min, even if we were at home. You had to be in the garage or at least be out front for the garage to stay open. Locking doors was another. Doesn't matter if we're all home during the middle of the day -- "lock the damn front door!" Hell, they never even wanted to answer the door if someone was knocking/rang the doorbell unexpectedly.
Where they currently live, my dad often has a loaded handgun within reach while at home. But it's Las Vegas so I kinda get it. That place is crazy...
I will say that both my parents have dealt with car break-ins and even muggings when they were young adults in Chicago, before I was born. And my mom's dad, my grandfather who I never met, was actually shot dead in a home invasion/robbery attempt in the Philippines. I'm sure that alone explains a lot.
But I've never experienced those things prior, so I didn't get it. I thought it was just them watching too much evening local news. After all, there's never good news on local news.
Then it happened to me. So now I get it. And I'll always understand it from here on out, for better or worse.
To give perspective on how bad the crime is at this location: https://www.ktvu.com/news/thief-breaks-into-suv-parked-in-oakland-with-victim-sitting-inside
Guy goes to In-N-Out, gets robbed, goes back for local TV interview about it, gets robbed again.
Holy shit.
I've had my cars broken into twice between 2021-2022. Other than the aftermarket radio in the first car, nothing of value was taken, because I don't leave valuables in my car. I keep almost nothing in my car. And the radio was like $90; after like 10yrs, I definitely got my use out of it, so really didn't care.
But that unsettling feeling of violation hit both times. That someone was in my space, looking at my stuff, even it it was only insurance cards, maintenance receipts, other random papers in my glove box. And I doubt they actually looked at any of it while they were rifling through my things.
In addition, I was left wondering whether someone was watching me. Was I being watched? Did they know something about me? Was I targeted because I'm a minority? Of course not; these are simply crimes of opportunity. These thieves didn't know or care whose cars they were breaking into. And my car wasn't the only one to get hit either time; the first time was like 3 other cars in the lot, while the second time was literally every car on the street. Like 15-20 cars had their windows broken.
For at least a month after each episode, I was always watching my back wherever I was. Even at home. Who's that out there in the parking lot or street? Or even the hallway; I don't recognize them! Was it one of my neighbors who did this? I'd go outside randomly late at night to check on my car. And of course no one was out there. I even got an indoor camera for my apartment, because now I'm worried about my actual apartment. This isn't the first time I've lived alone, so why am I so worried this time around? It messes with you.
I can totally relate to this. Someone broke into our house about 8 years ago and stole some stuff. The knowledge that someone invaded what we previously thought was a safe space, rummaged through our things, etc was far worse than the pain of actually losing the items. My wife and I both lost a couple nights sleep over that fear. It completely changed our definition of safety and now we have cameras and an alarm.
It's hard to shake it off once that illusion of safety has been shattered, right? There's no going back, really.
I grew up in the "idyllic" suburbs of the Midwest, so I never quite understood my parents' obsession with security. For example, they never wanted to keep the garage open for more than like 10min, even if we were at home. You had to be in the garage or at least be out front for the garage to stay open. Locking doors was another. Doesn't matter if we're all home during the middle of the day -- "lock the damn front door!" Hell, they never even wanted to answer the door if someone was knocking/rang the doorbell unexpectedly.
Where they currently live, my dad often has a loaded handgun within reach while at home. But it's Las Vegas so I kinda get it. That place is crazy...
I will say that both my parents have dealt with car break-ins and even muggings when they were young adults in Chicago, before I was born. And my mom's dad, my grandfather who I never met, was actually shot dead in a home invasion/robbery attempt in the Philippines. I'm sure that alone explains a lot.
But I've never experienced those things prior, so I didn't get it. I thought it was just them watching too much evening local news. After all, there's never good news on local news.
Then it happened to me. So now I get it. And I'll always understand it from here on out, for better or worse.
That Alameda location is about to get real busy