Garage break-in - Follow-up

Following the break in to my garage at the beginning of May, I have been
to the local Police Stn. today to collect my 2 pedal bikes. A bit
scratched, tools and lights missing, but essentially still usable.

Apparently, these idiot burglars stole a Debit Card from another address
(by chance the lady is in our pub quiz team), and used that card over
the counter at a bank to get some money out.
The Police got the CCTV, identified 2 of the idiots immediately, so got
a search warrant for 3 addresses. Full of stolen goods were all 3. No
power tools though, which means they had probably been sold on.
Full marks to the fuzz for actually arresting someone.

The keys for the Ducati did not turn up, but a set of keys from a Honda
were found.

Anyway, they were arrested, and have been in custody since last Tuesday.
Pretty likely to get a guilty verdict if they dont plead, though the DC
I spoke to says they are denying everything.

Which comes to an evidence tag I found on one of the bikes. It gives a
full name and address of where it was found. If I was vicious and had no
morals, I'd go round there and make threats about never seeing him in my
village again if he wants 2 legs still etc.
But on reflection, that is not a good idea. Being as these people are
well known scum bags (according to one PC), what do you suggest I do, if
anything?

Ta
Alan.

 

Why do you need to do anything? Sounds like the judicial system has
everything well in hand.

 

I'm still sick at losing around £1000 of stuff, as well as being rather
upset at someone being in my house.In fact I think the break-in, rather
than the amount lost is the most upsetting. It certainly was for the
lady who had her cards stolen, she was really upset about it.
If they go down for a reasonable sentence, then yes, I'd be happy, if
they are released with a minor fine, then I'd be well pissed off.
Knowing they, or an accomplice has the keys to my bike is also pretty
shit.
Alan.

 

anything?

Keep the info in case you need it *if* the judicial system 'fails'.

 

Take some good advice. Never *threaten* anything. Counter productive in more
ways than one. You might invite them to "bring it on" but that is something
else entirely.

If you want to *do* something that's another matter. But be planning
carefully and be ready to take responsibility for unexpected consequences.

 

Well , you have 2 options really. Accept that its in hand and see them
take
whatever punishment the court dish out , or murder them.
You could go this route:
http://tinyurl.com/34kmfu6
but then they could still identify you , so murder is best.

 

Am I missing something in that story...?

 

I bet he doesnt go stealing cars again though

 

I don't know - what were you looking for?

 

If they're found guilty, you could go the small claims route if you're
out of pocket. They may not have any money now (you can get their bank
accounts checked if you win), but the court can make them pay you off
from future earnings, or from a house proceeds if they ever sell one.

But if they're well known scumbags, a hammer to the knees may be the
better option.

 

I thought the exact same thing.

raarrr!

 

the bloke who nicked my car and then used it to ram a police car
following a chase has been arrested and is being charged with TWOC and
Dangerous Driving. TBH, I'm less concerned about whether he's
convicted or not (though I can't see how he'd not be) than getting my
fucking car back.

Swiftcover might be quick to set up insurance; they're sure as ****
not swift at processing claims and expediting repairs.

I'm driving around in a fucking Toyota Aygo at the moment![1]

[1] it's actually not at all bad for what it is, but still...

 

well, yes - but it's not great for transporting the phenomenal
quantity of beer that the other 3 occupants of this household seem to
get through[1]

[1] wine for me - someone has to have a touch of class.

 

**** "hit send too soon" moment.

Speaking of motorcycles1, my LC4 missed it's reserve price on eBay
last evening by a couple of hundred quid - what's the form for
negotiating 2nd chance offers?

Speaking of motorcycles2, I've just gone out to move the 12R, and it's
fucking *covered* with birdshit, all over the screen and front
fairing, but none on the ground around it. It wasn't like that first
thing this morning - it's like there's been a precision bird shit
bombing raid or something.

 

No complaints from me when my C4 was side swiped by whitge van man. In
fact the courtesy car was a nearly new Passat which due to the
difficulty getting parts for my C4 I ended up putting 12k on in about 5
months. Apparently then white van mans[1] insurance company took it to
court as they weren't happy with the costs of the replacement car.
Unlucky, they lost. The hire car firm weren't too impressed when they
saw the mileage.


[1] An eastern european, picking his buddies up from the airport,
actually employed by Veolia, who did everything they could to deny,
delay and generally screw up the claim.

 

right oh, grey leader - I'll see what's what.

eww.

Anyway, it's fucking pissing it down here now, hopefully that'll clean
some of it off, and when it stops raining I'll take the Karcher to it.

And then to work out how the **** you get to the battery on a 12R, as
the alarm's drained it :-/

 

Well in hand - probably means on police bail rather than locked up
so that they can continue thieving, and an appointment in court in
six months time to get a slapon the wrist and a five pound fine.

Soft on crime, soft on the causes of crime.

 

Sue them for damages in the county court.
Include the cost of a new set of locks and keys for the bike.

 

Crucified to a barn door, the papers then say....

"The hospital described his condition as stable"

Fucking brilliant.

 

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And what's more there's no tune you can whistle.