Monday 4 March 2013

Broken




Our house was broken into early this morning. We have been relatively shaken by the whole thing. Our phones and camera are gone and the burglars stole our friend Sam's backpack with his passport, travel documents, wallet and some cash in it. I guess what is most scary about the whole thing is that there were two men in our house while we were asleep and they took from us for no reason other than that they had seen an opportunity. Casper sleeps in the room next to ours and he gets up, opens the door and comes into our room most nights by himself. I am thankful that he didn't wake up until morning and that he didn't walk out of the front door (which was left wide open) and down the street.

We tracked my iPhone to a park nearby and Steve went down to check it out. There were two men who noticed Steve was trailing them and shouted and threw something at his car before driving off. We got their number plate and a physical description. The GPS tracked them a bit further down the road and they then turned my phone off. The weirdest/grossest thing that happened was that one of them has done a poo outside our front gate, which the po(o)lice have taken samples of. Oh and they also have a set of our house keys.

I won't be able to update with any new pictures as both my camera and my phone camera are gone. I even made a new dress to celebrate the start of school! Oh well, you guys won't mind having a look at the archives will you? 

Today was my first day of school, I went and I'm glad I did. My art theory class is awesome. I feel fine now, I am grateful for the fact that everybody is safe and well, and that karma is a bitch.



The painting above is one of a series of 12 that I did last year. It is oil on canvas 30cm x 30cm.

25 comments:

  1. Hi Ruby, this is just awful. The fact that you were home and little Casper could have walked out the front door just makes my skin crawl. Not to mention the poo! I hope these guys get caught. I'm keeping all fingers and toes crossed for you my friend. Lots of love to you and your family xo

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    1. Thank you, I appreciate the crossed fingers! We are not expecting any sort of resolution, just happy to be all in one piece!

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  2. What a horrible thing to have happen...such a scary experience.....thank goodness you are all okay.

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  3. Such a scary and horrible happening. I'm so glad you are all safe - just thinking of the could-have-happened is petrifying. Thinking of you and your family.

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  4. Oh sweet Ruby I am gutted for you! Nothing irks me as much as a thief. SO amazing of you to be able to see the positives in such a yucky situation. Wishing you peace and calm....and a swift return of all of your possessions :) xx

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  5. omg thats so scary, and disgusting! with a car rego and some 'dna'?! maybe the cops will be more successful than usual at catching up with these probably drug addled creeps, and prevent it happening to someone else even if you don't get your things back. hoping you were insured? good on you for not getting put off your big day. and beautiful painting btw xxx

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  6. Oh Ruby that is truly frightening to have that happen when you were home and with a littley in the house. And the poo is just too bizarre. Glad you had a great day at school and hoping you get your phone or camera back soon so we won't miss your glorious art. mel x

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  7. oh so so very awful! Will keep you in my thoughts that all of your belongings will be returned to you. Being broken into can feel like such a violation. so sorry.xo

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  8. Oh gosh Ruby, that is just so awful. Sending you kind thoughts and hugs xo

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  9. Oh Ruby! I'm so shocked reading this! I'm so sorry that you and your family had to experience such an ordeal. I'm gld to hear that you're all safe and little Casper. Karma is a bitch I do agree with you on that one... Hugs to you dearest.

    Sophie xo

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  10. Oh my...that is just awful!
    I am so glad that you all are safe...even if a bit shaken!
    Sometimes humans are vile...and it is always so disappointing when they act that way.
    I hope that you get your things back and that you still feel secure in your home!

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  11. Oh my word. I got chills reading this. How awful!!! I hope you are able to change the locks on your home! The idea of 2 people in my house sends me into a frenzy. I am so glad to hear you were all fine and unharmed. That is the most important beyond what's lost..

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  12. Oh Ruby I am so sorry. How terribly scary this whole ordeal must be for you and your family. I cant believe someone would do something like this. I am so glad you three are safe though. Thinking and praying for you, that your belongs would be returned and that they would be able to catch the two men that did this! xo

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  13. I'm so sorry. Awful, awful thugs. They will get what is coming to them. I know it is hard to think about such disgusting dirtbags stomping around your home, taking your things, but I think you're approach of business-as-usual is the best thing to do for the soul. Thinking of you!!

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  14. What a terrible thing to experience. My family went through a similar situation when I was younger and it was quite unsettling. I'm sorry you had to go through this!

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  15. How frightening! I am so thankful that like you said, the worst didn't happen and your little one didn't come in contact with them or walk out the door! Such a shame the world has come to people needing to take from others, but I am so very glad that you all came out unscathed (minus your possessions- drat!) Hoping the feeling of violation and shakiness begin to fade quickly for you. Sending hugs your way x

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  16. I'm so sorry for you all. What an extremely scary and horrible experience. Sending love and calming thoughts for you as you work through it.
    Go gently!!
    Karma is indeed a bitch.

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  17. oh there are some horrid people in the world. what an awful thing to go through. karma will catch up with them in the end if thats any consolation. so glad you are all fine and thinking of you x

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  18. How disgustingly, terrifyingly, awfully violating. Eeek, it makes me feel ill.

    Best of luck with the beginning of art school. I love the painting above.

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  19. Oh Ruby I am so sorry this happened to you. Yeah...karma is a bitch and will get those #$*^holes! So you have started art school?! Really want to read and see more about that!! Liz x

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  20. I am so cross for you Ruby, those B*stards!! there are some truly awful people in the world. Sending lots of love xx

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  21. I am so sorry to hear that, Ruby. What an awful, awful experience. Hoping everything works out in the end. Boo... xo

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  22. Oh, my goodness - that is so awfully scary! I'm so glad your family is safe but goodness gracious - how creepy!

    Let Karma do it's thing!! :)

    xo
    cortnie

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  23. oh Ruby you are kidding!!!! that is terrible! having been the victim of house break ins twice i can really sympathise! hugs xxxxxx

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  24. How completely awful and bizarre! I hope they catch them.

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