A Sad Tale

Bethany @ More Fruit Please

Oh no!!! 🙁 I’m so sorry Jenna! A car break-in never sounds like a big deal when it’s someone else, but I can imagine that it’s pretty earth shattering and takes away some aspect of your safety. I hope the police are able to find the person!

Dorry

Nooo! This is terrible. I’ve been broken into twice and it’s such a feeling of violation. So so sorry. Focus on being thankful for the safety of your camera, laptop, etc and don’t let it ruin your weekend! 🙂

Heather (Heather's Dish)

oh no! we had our house broken into where they stole every camera, computer, DVD, amount of cash, TV, DVD player, and a couple of laundry baskets…it’s pretty crappy. just know that those people aren’t everywhere and stay somewhere safe!

thinking of you!

Julia

Oh my! This is no good.

I’m so sorry. Just know that you are (unfortunately) not alone – I had the wheels stolen off of my car while locked in my own garage. Broke the garage side door, my driver’s side window, and stole all of the wheels. They also took a carpet steam cleaner from inside my garage.

At least YOU are ok, items can be replaced.

Keep your head up.

Laura

Oh no! I’m so sorry that happened – and in your apt complex, too! The one time my car got broken into, it was because I had an empty pill bottle lying on the floor of the vehicle. It was for antibiotics, but the thief must have been looking for something stronger. Nothing was taken, but I still had to replace a window. 🙁 I hope your day gets better.

Karen

I am so sorry. I know what it is like to feel so violated. My husband made the mistake of leaving his briefcase including laptop, in our car once. Never again!

Kelsey

i’m so sorry! thinking of you!!

Heather

Ugh!!!! That sucks & I’ve had that happen before. I felt VERY uncomfortable just being in my car for a few weeks afterwards.

Hugs!

M.

Bummer Jenna 🙁

It’s been happening so much lately (the car smash window &grab theft) that I am trying to tell everyone to leave nothing in their car at all,not even a sportsbag or whatever…people will smash for any possible item-so horrible huh?(and I know even an empty car is vulnerable to it too!)

Hope a big bottle of wine, some cudlding with your man, and some fatherly words from your dad help turn your day around!
Wishing a sunnier weekend !!

Angela

Oh no 🙁 Car break ins suck! That happened to me a couple of years ago, and it wasn’t any fun. Sorry about your GPS and iPod! Hope the repair/insurance part of the experience goes smoothly and you’re back on the road in no time!

Jocelyn

oh my goodness..that SUCKS. I hope they find the culprit…people like that shouldn’t be allowed on the streets.

jenny

I’m so sorry Jenna. 🙁 That’s so upsetting. I always think its good to get a good CRY out for things like that.

Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman

Oh wow, that’s awful! I’d be furious and frustrated and probably curl up and cry. I hope your insurance covers it!

Marie

My car has never been broken into, but my dad’s and my sister’s both have, so I just don’t keep anything remotely valuable in there! What’s worse is the car damage– your pretty car! I’m so sorry! Sending civic love (and human hugs) your way!

Lauren @ Health on the Run

Oh no!! This is awful! I’m so sorry. I can’t believe someone did this in a covered parking garage!! Of all places, you’d think your car would be safe there…

I’m glad you’re okay and that your camera or laptop didn’t get stolen…but it sucks that your GPS and ipod did. And it sucks that you have to get the window fixed. I’ve been broken into once (when I worked at the mall) and the feeling of violation and then having to pay for repairs are the worst thing about it.

Heather

Oh no, that’s terrible! I’m so sorry that happened to you and your car 🙁 Hang in there, hope your day takes a turn for the better.

Maren @ Simply Maren

aww, definitely hit up some chocolate!

Clare

Jenna, I am so sorry. 🙁 Someone stole my beloved bike from its locked spot downtown in plain daylight a few weeks ago and I feel your pain.

sharon

Sorry that happened-it’s pretty awful. I’ve had 2 break-ins in my life with two different vehicles….one in front of my own house in a “nice” neighborhood (nothing in the vehicle to steal, so just the pain of having to pay my deductible to get the window replaced) and once outside my office while I was at work, two months after i’d purchased the vehicle. In that one they stole a cd player and some cd’s…..then once my boyfriends vehicle was broken into while we were out of town in the hotel garage underneath the hotel, and the REST of my cd’s were stolen 🙁 So I guess that’s 3 break-ins total.

Since then I’ve learned to be very careful and basically empty my car each time I park anywhere other then my own garage at home-don’t leave anything visible that might lead someone to think you’re car is worth breaking into.

Paula

Your GPS and your ipod are valuables! And probably exactly what they were after. Well, the GPS, at least. My husband works for the police department, and here in Florida at least, GPS is a hot item to steal.

I’m so sorry this happened. 🙁

Suzanne de Cornelia

I’ve had this happen twice. In a security parking building at UCLA. And in our former security underground parking at a small upscale condo building. Unfortunately when the economy is bad–these things happen. It does make you feel angry and violated, and a hassle/expense to replace things–but remember this: Stuff is stuff.

Be very aware when get in and out of car. Always lock the doors when driving. And when come in—look around. I say this as we lived in a very high-end building but near a town with high crime rates and the robbers would come over to our neck of the woods. One night I drove in late (automatic underground tilt up gate to underground parking) thought I saw a shadow move behind a car…then saw glass on the ground a few stalls away…..backed out onto the street and called police. Did not get out and investigate.

It’s not like we live in a war zone, or are dealing with what they poor people are subjected to in the Gulf due to BP, but pays to be prudent. Now you know there’s criminal activity around there–and it is fortunate that you got that message with ‘stuff’ and not by harm to you. But sorry you have to deal with it. I know the feeling. Very violated and icky some creep was in your car.

Suzanne de Cornelia

Oh, I saw the mention of the stolen wheels–forgot about that. In our condo building of many years ago—one night a stealthy group went down and stole the tires off all the BMWs, MBZs, Jags etc. My husband and I went down very early AM to drive to Lake Arrowhead and all the cars were on wood blocks or on the ground!!

Then a few months later (there were 30 units there and 1/2 the units were 2nd homes) on a Sat night they broke into (with keys) into many of the units and stole a lot of valuables. It didn’t take long to figure out many of us shared the same housekeepers that then vanished from the state. In one place alone they got a lot of gold that the owner had moved from his main home in Connecticut to his place in this ‘security’ building.

Kathryn

That is the WORST feeling. I have nightmares about it sometimes. I’ve had my car broken into twice and my husband once. It was when we lived in apartments too – really NICE ones. I guess if people want your stuff they are going to find a way to get it.

Maybe they will enjoy the running beats on the ipod, start a running, get some endorphins and be nicer! LOL.

Anne

Ah that is a horrible way to start the day, i’m sorry Jenna 🙁
People these days! I hope they catch whoever did this..but thank the Lord you did not have anything valuable in there (other than your ipod and gps). and thankfully YOU are okay. Hang in there!

Paige (Two Runners And A Brown Dog)

Well, that just sucks! I am so sorry, Jenna!

Michelle @ Life, With Relish

Ugh, so sorry this happened to you! Last month our car was stolen from our covered parking spot in our building. Definitely know how violated you feel…not to mention all of the annoying paperwork you have to deal with. I hope your weekend gets better!!

Emily @ For Sweets Sake

awww I’m so sorry! That really sucks! Someone tried to steal my car when I was living in DC. They completely jacked up the wheel and locks and the poor car never recovered 🙁 Luckily they couldn’t steal it because it needed a chip in the key to run. Make sure to call your apartment people and let them know so hopefully it doesn’t happen to anyone else! Chocolate should make everything better, but if not, there’s always wine too! 🙂

Kathryn

so sorry this happened 🙁 🙁 lots of hugs!!

Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat)

That is terrible! I’m so sorry Jenna!

Tammy (Defining Wellness)

That is so rude. I’m sorry, Jenna. It’s so sad that people do these kinds of things . . . what sad lives they must lead.

Megan (Braise The Roof)

Oh, Jenna, that really really sucks!! How people can get so low that they feel the need to violate someone else’s personal property and privacy is beyond me. Thank goodness for insurance companies, dads and chocolate!

Ananda Rollason

I’m really sorry…. that SUCKS!

James M

This has happened to me three times now, and once my vehicle was stolen. The latest time happened two weeks after I moved into a new condo unit in the parking garage. The stupid thing was that they smashed the passenger side glass, while the rear doors were unlocked. Took my GPS unit but cost me a lot more to repair the window.

Jessica @ The Process of Healing

How AWFUL!! you poor thing!!

Christie {Honoring Health}

Oh no, I am so sorry that happened to you 🙁

Jamile

This happened too me too, on Tuesday. They took my workout bag & thank goodness I didn’t have my ipod in there or my work laptop! I’m sorry! This sort of thing has happened to a ton of people apparently. Feel better! Hopefully insurance will cover everything!

Kelly

Someone told me once that Hondas get broken into more than any other cars. The only friends I know that have happened to have Hondas too. Totally weird. I have one too but it has never personally happened to me. The second friend’s car was actually stolen (!). It really sucks and I’m really sorry.

Marion

When I was about 10, someone broke into my dad’s car in the driveway by smashing the window…. but— in the process— cut themselves and bled all over the passenger’s seat. Gross!

Maria @ Oh Healthy Day

I’m so so sorry about this. This has happened to me as well in the SF Bay Area and yes, losing the valuables hurt (they took my GPS), but its the sense of violation and ickiness that someone else was in your personal space. I had a hard time getting over it and cried my eyes out for a good hour. Hang in there!

dragonfly180

sorry to hear that! it really does feel awful when someone takes something of yours, but just remember that it’s all just “stuff” and the important thing is that we’re safe and healthy.

Ellie

Sorry! Man that sucks! Hate when things like that happen

Kimberly

Awwww….Sorry! That is one of the worst feelings! My car was also broken into when I lived in Santa Rosa…must be a trend?

Lindsey

That sucks! Same thing happened to us when we lived in Rohnert Park. 🙁

Mindy

Oh, that sucks!! So, so sorry! I hope they catch whoever did it!

Liz @ Tip Top Shape

I got the tweet and was so surprised! That is just terrible. It’s definitely a good thing that you didn’t have your camera in there. It’s a shame about the GPS and IPod though 🙁

Jenna

Omg I am so sorry and I think chocolte will help a bit 😉

Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin

Oh my gosh, that’s horrible! I’m so sorry this happened to you. 🙁

L.A. Daze

Filthy thieves! I leave absolutely nothing in my car. Not even a pair of sunglasses. My iPod is hidden under the center arm rest so they have no way of knowing if there’s an iPod there or not. Funny story, I actually left my windows rolled down once, and had my pink iPod and a pink Burberry scarf (yes, I like pink) on the passenger seat. This was in the heart of Santa Monica, street parking, and there are lots of bums in the area. Left it like that overnight…only realized it in the morning…and lo and behold, my stuff was still there, untouched! I got extremely lucky.

Suzanne de Cornelia

Gosh, I came back to read all the comments and am so shocked that it seems everyone has had breakins—a whole lot of stealing going on!!! Made me remember that at Stanford I put nearly ALL of my clothes/linens/towels in multiple dryers in the laundry room and left to get something to eat—came back and ALL GONE!! After got over the shock thought whoever took everything hope they needed it more than me.

Am reading ‘Cracking the Millionaire Code’ –excellent book and faith-based concepts. One point is that 1/2 the world (over 3 billion people) live on under $2 a day and would sell a kidney to live how we live.

You Dad’s comment was sweet–my Dad would have been steamed too. Hope you’re enjoying a much deserved massive choc/wine splurge!

Lori Lieberman, RD, CDE, MPH, LDN

I do hope you enjoyed the chocolate!

Kris

Please don’t leave anything in your car. For ins. purposes, you may not want to file a claim. It can result in your coverage being dropped. So sorry!!

Amanda

That blows! I sorry! I’ve never had my car broken into either…. but uhhh it’s pretty empty of possessions. Tire pump anyone?

elaine!

The same thing happened to me in a gated, lighted apartment complex parking lot when I was in college. 🙁 It sucks, do you feel totally violated. They used my emergency car kit to steal my stereo and a couple hundred bucks worth of CDs that I stupidly left in my car. If only I had an iPod or something back then… at least I would have had backups of all my music.

People suck sometimes.

Christina

I’m so sorry this happened to you! Big cyber hugs coming your way.

diana@mymarblerye

was your gps and stuff VISIBLE from outside the car? After my car got broken into once I felt so violated…like someone was watching and waiting for me to NOT BE HOME to break into it..like they knew what I had!

Anne @ the doctor takes a wife

Aww man that really sucks. Way to ruin not just your weekend, but you week huh??

At least you’re safe and like you said you didn’t have all your valuables stashed in your car. How frustrating 🙁

Erin

That is the WORST feeling. You feel so violated and angry at the senselessness of it. It’s not even like you were parked on the street, right? I remember someone shooting the back window in my parents car when I was a kid. They didn’t even take anything — just shot the window, it didn’t shatter, and then they apparently left.

Britt

So, so, so sorry to hear this happened, Jenna! Hopefully karma catches up with them.

Mastering Public Health

I’m so sorry that happened, especially at your own residence. I have also experienced car theft, though, thankfully, without the broken glass. The initial shock is the worst. It’s such a crying shame that we can’t live in a more safe and kind world. At least this is a good excuse to treat yourself and accept some extra love and sympathy (from the BF)? 🙂

cabernetsv

Sadly, I’ve been there too. Someone stole me and my twin sister’s purses out of our car parked in an amusement park lot. We never got anything back and of course, they never found who did it. The purses were hidden, so ever since then – hidden or not – I leave NOTHING in my car that I would want stolen. I use a Club on my steering wheel, since airbags are incredibly valuable to thieves (several hundred dollars worth). Also, Honda’s (I own one) are consistently top of the list for stolen vehicles – parts fetch good money on the black market. And if you were a thief, wouldn’t you target “nice” neighborhoods, where the people are likely to own nice stuff? Multiple car households are encouraged to park their cars in garages, with the most valuable car in front of a less valuable car, to make it more difficult to get out. I’m sorry this happened to you, I felt the need to pass along this info from experience and maybe it’ll help other readers. Good luck getting everything sorted out – sending virtual big ((HUGS))!

Brynne

SO sorry about your car, Jenna. I don’t get people.

Caitlin

Wow-I am so sorry Jenna.
My aunt and uncle were just in Philly for a concert this weekend and there car got broken into as well.

Such a shame. 🙁

Jeanny

ps. if you happened to have your GPS registered, the police can track down the location of it (they can input the registration number to see the various locations where GPS has been used by the thief)… but if not, that’s okay too, most important thing is that thankfully you are safe!!

Lauren @ Running Examiner

I’m so sorry about your ordeal =/ Whenever someone takes something of yours in such a aggressive, stealthy, ILLEGAL way, you can’t help but feel violated. And mad.

I live in NYC, so I don’t have a car. My boyfriend, however, had a Forerunner when he first moved to the area from Florida. The car was parked in a lot in Weehawken, NJ for four hours. When he went to go get his car, it was gone without a trace. Needless to say, he was incredibly pissed.

I hope you had a nice weekend, in spite of this unfortunate event.

Kat (My Fruity Life)

Aw, I’m so sorry for you. 🙁 But I noticed they left your pink sunglasses, and thats WONDERFUL!

Did you know I have searched for pink sunglasses since seeing yours? I need them.