OT... When it rains it pours!! Just wanted to share.

15 years ago

Hey all you terrifically supportive people. It must just not be my week. Some of you know we own restaurants. We have one on a busy Blvd that has had a string of burglary's. I guess it was our turn.

We just got a call that our store was broken into and they carried out our entire safe.

This was a large, heavy safe, for a reason. Unbelievable !!

Fortunately they took none of our very expensive computer terminals, etc. Fortunately no one was hurt.

Many of these robberies recently have been by gunpoint.

I am counting ourselves blessed once again.

Police have been called. We also had to call Lowes. They just opened a store across the street and just yesterday brought a credit card over to keep in our safe so employees could eat. Go figure.

Life is interesting these days.

You are are great, thanks for listening.

Kimberly

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sandra12
15 years ago
So sorry to hear of all your troubles. You must be a strong woman. I commend you!
cooperbailey
15 years ago
Some days you are the bug and some days you are the windshield. Hope it doesn't do to much damage to your business. Good thoughts with you and your family.
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walkin_yesindeed
15 years ago
Oh, Kimberly! Grrrrrr.... makes me want to just take off after those little jerks and teach them a lesson for you. I'm so glad they didn't get the computers and that no one was hurt. Are the cops going to up their patrols in that neighborhood?
nhb22
15 years ago
So sorry to hear this as well. How much did they get away with?
deedee-2008
15 years ago
I hope those crooks are the stupid type that leave all their evidence behind
demifloyd
15 years ago
I'm very sorry to hear that thieves broke into your business and stole your property.

I do hope the criminals are caught, convicted and spend a long time in jail for their felonious acts; I suppose having worked in law enforcement I'm too hardened to call them little jerks!

The best to you.
User
15 years ago
No matter how you look at it, that sucks. Obviously, it could have been worse, but it still doesn't make it any easier. Good luck, hope they catch the fool.
stinky-gardener
15 years ago
Cooper B. that's an interesting expression, I like it!

Countryfarm, I know your faith is strong & your great attitude is inspirational. I believe that you are being called to bring forth & develop qualities within yourself through these challenges. Because you are so open & receptive to the spiritual side of life, you will no doubt learn & grow a great deal from all this. I wish you could reap these rewards without experiencing pain of any kind, but it does seem like the most growth in our lives is born at trying times like the ones you are going through. One day you'll know for sure what gifts these events brought into your life.

One gift you can probably see & appreciate right now is the gift of support. Here, & IRL, you can see that others care about you. We are helpless to wave a magic wand & take the trials you're facing from you, but perhaps the situation is redeemed somewhat when you experience the love, caring & support that others have for you.

You strike me as a woman who is grateful for everything, who makes the absolute most of all your experiences. That is a very real & wonderful blessing, perhaps the greatest blessing of all, & the cornerstone of true character.

I always find solace in the words of 13th century mystic Julian of Norwich who said, "All will be well...all manner of thing shall be well." I have faith that it will be too. Will keep you in my prayers.
oceanna
15 years ago
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you are insured.

The words I find comforting in this type of situation are "this too shall pass."

Bless your heart for your wonderful attitude. At least you should be getting all your bad luck out of the way, leaving room for only good luck! (((hugs)))
totallyblessed
15 years ago
I am so sorry to hear about this happening to you. I will hope now, with this behind you, that "when it rains, it pours" will suddenly be positive, good, wonderful things happening in life for you. It's time for the good stuff. Hang in there!
dilly_dally
15 years ago
Thank god no one was hurt and this was a burglery and not a robbery. I know that does not seem like much solace but it could have been much worse. Insurance will cover your losses. Don't let a cloud of drepession set in. Think of the blessing that you do have in your life.
yayagal
15 years ago
Let's hope they catch these creeps and put them away. That was a rough experience.
acountryfarm
Original Author
15 years ago
Well after a long day with police, adjusters, etc I am back with a quick update.

The burgler (s) took our 250 lb. safe out the back door. The broke glass door going in. They severed our drive through communication system conduit, we are sure they thought it was an alarm. Idiots, if it was an alarm it would go off as soon as it was severed. Anyway, they took safe, sledge hammered it, got all the cash 3000.00 . They left petty cash checkbook, about 200 gift cards (useless, without being scanned into system) all the daily receipts.

They dumped the safe, police recovered about 1:00 p.m. They then drove to a mini- mart and drop the bank bag with all the stuff in it, into a garbage can. They happened to do this in plain view of clerk. She saw them acting strange, saw them dump it, can identify them and car, plus the mini-mart has cameras everywhere. they are looking at tapes tonight.

Hopefully they will have some evidence that can get these people. Another restaurant had their safe taken last night as well. Since so many restaurants have been hit in this neighborhood I hope they patrol a little more diligently.

The good news... we are covered for everything, even the cash. Yeah !! I knew insurance was good for something.

So if anything comes of the evidence I will let you know.

And if I haven't said it lately I appreciate you all, thanks for all the nice words.

Kimberly
bronwynsmom
15 years ago
I swear, when Heaven wants you to stop worrying about something chronic, it sends you something acute! You are a walking illustration of the old Yiddish proverb that says, "God gives troubles; he also gives shoulders." And you, my dear, have shoulders. You could have written the little prayer that says, "Lord, I know you ain't gonna send me anything today that you and me together can't handle."
So I wish you a big break, and soon. You've earned it! I keep thinking about those nine young people you have sent and will send into the world with your extraordinary values, and I am grateful for the gift!
newdawn1895
15 years ago
Sometimes one wonders how much more can a person take. You have certaintly had your share of heartache Kimberly.

My heart and prayers go out to you. God promises he will not put on us more than we can bare.

I think with prayer all things are possible, he promises that. Know that you will have many people praying for you.
Valerie Noronha
15 years ago
That is just terrible to strike at small business owners that are providing jobs to others. I think with this economy we are seeing more petty crime. It's amazing how many broken windshields I've seen lately in my own neighborhood. My neighbor had her car broken into on New Year's Eve and they took her daugher's backback and gym bag. Makes you wonder what they were going to do with it? They just break and grab quick and don't even think about it.

I'm so sorry this is happening to you and I really hope they capture these guys since they sound pretty stupid. At least your insurance will cover it. You are in my prayers that things will start working out for you. It's just beyond pathetic that a hardworing business owner like you cannot get a loan to stay in your house. I remain hopeful that your bad luck is going to change.
brutuses
15 years ago
Sounds like you were having a week like mine. Glad everyone is OK. Hang in there, it can only get better.
brutuses
15 years ago
Sounds like you were having a week like mine. Glad everyone is OK. Hang in there, it can only get better.
arleneb
15 years ago
Kimberly, in the midst of a lot of rain, this news is a ray of sunshine! I hope the police can catch and cage these rats and that all will be recovered . . . and what isn't, well, praise God for good insurance. I'm also glad no one got hurt. If the police can get these guys, it may put an end to a lot of trouble in your area -- a blessing to everyone!

Okay, now we'll pray this streak is at AN END!!

Arlene

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