jumping350 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) So walked passed my garage this morning to find both my heavy duty padlocks missing from my garage door and feared the worse but the main lock was still ok as well as a sneaky smaller padlock I put in. So got really lucky Having seen me outside not looking happy one of the opposite neighbours to garage came out and said my alarmed padlock had woken up his wife and she called the police, she watched two youths scarper with the noise going with them and of course police turned up 10 minutes later she said! Saw the police on the way back from work and they said they are on the look out and sighed at it being only the start of the school holidays so im sure there is plenty more to come. Thing is they weren't lightweight padlocks and they got through them pretty quick which is worrying, if it wasnt for the alarm I dread to think,they would of thought jackpot! Neighbour told me that's the 4th garage in as many weeks that has been hit but appears to be random. Im thinking of getting shutters Lock up, check and double check and keep your cars safe everyone ..schools out for summer! Best part is I sorted out the neighbour some wine and beers for there efforts and they are now my watching eyes over my pride possession and will text me straight away if they see anything Edited July 23, 2015 by jumping350 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 lucky you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 At least you've got some good neighbours who are willing to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 yeah they have been great and couldnt thank them enough, the house overlooks the area down the road at a weird angle so is a good spot for stalking seems odd as they haven't got into any of the ones they have tried but took the padlocks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I've got one of those garage alarms of the rattle the door it goes of and feck it's loud lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Glad they never got in Darryl. You need to set up one of these I think.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) that would be awesome that would trap the little buggers, Im on youth patrol tonight have already done two rounds of the block yeah they were a good purchase though expensive and now there gone Edited July 23, 2015 by jumping350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Trip wires hooked up to paint bombs? At least they'll be easy to spot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodder Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Trip wires hooked up to paint bombs? At least they'll be easy to spot Firstly you've got great neighbours!! Secondly as per Stu's post I've quoted I immediately thought the "British rail tunnel paint" Del Boy used to paint The Chinese takeaways kitchen as well as their mothers grave in Only Fools & Horses :lol: I know I'm showing my age but that has to be a classic episode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Great neighbours! I've just had installed a anti ram metal bollard in front of my work shop door . It retracts into the ground . A very nice bit of kit and would really slow the scum of the earth down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Nothing worse than the bottom fall out of your world feeling when you think you car may be gone. Fortunately your deterrents worked along with your neighbours assistance. There was one time my neighbours came rushing out of the house onto my drive having heard my car start up, they were not aware I was at home and it was me. Good to know there response time is good !!! (Ex Coppers) !! Edited July 24, 2015 by Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I had armadillo locks and a diamond drilled bore clasp put in. This was on response to finding my garage open one morning but luckily nothing missing. Nice to know you have good neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) I've gone security mad today so on the hunt for something up a level from what I had,will take a look at those diamond armadillo things they sound good. At least I keep the battery for the zed inside the house so they wouldn't be able to have moved it plus the brembos haven't been bled so wouldn't be able to stop lol. Very quiet evening so that was good. My take on all this is padlocks don't work anymore Edited July 24, 2015 by jumping350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Unlikely they'd go after the car anyway, too much hassle. Far more likely that they're after smaller bits like power tools, bikes etc. Anything they can shift quickly and easily. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Glad your pride and joy was ok buddy. Chances are that if there was no finds to be had but the car only, they might have had a go at the car as they were coming away empty handed. Problems nowadays is we at times have to think like a criminal to stay ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 ive taken everything loose out of the garage for now just in case, that was what I was worried about that they would just kick it or damage it instead. Shutters or some sort of security grill/gate inside is the way forward so they can go through all the drama of getting many locks off then open the door and be confronted with a massive gate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wow, some of the lengths you chaps have gone too. Plus the financial outlay required for it all. I am not knocking it, anything but. Quite sad though that these lengths are required in some areas to make your your car is safe. I remember one time my nephew coming to stay and I left the garage door open while working in the house, he was horrified and only 14 years old. He lived in Luton and said the garage would be emptied in minutes where they lived. I know its not an option for many due to a number of reasons, but think i would be wanting to move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Not worth moving over to be honest these things can happen anywhere, I have another garage same distance down the road the opposite way and that hasn't had any reports of break ins for nearly a decade. Is sad though and a shame these things happen especially after the lengths some of us go to! I only moved into new garage a few months ago and secured this garage better than my other one and this one got hit! My borough has some guests at the moment and trouble has occurred ever since, so once moved on im sure will go back to quiet. If I left my garage door open not only would all my stuff be gone but so would the door probably Edited July 25, 2015 by jumping350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 can yo uclaim for the locks on house insurance or is the outlay less than the excess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My suggestion is get one of these systems:- And then attach this:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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