Be on your guard in the Caleta Area we have been broken into overnight and robbed mobile phone pouch with wallet CC's, cash & Passports
That is really $&*%!
I assume you have already blocked your CCs.
Hope you at least get the passports back !
Sorry to hear that John. Hope all is ok . . Ron
Oh no. Sorry to hear this news, WG.
How did they get in and were you in the house?
Not good.
British Consulate in Gran Canaria +34 928 26 25 08.
They can issue emergency travel doc to get back to UK. You need Police Report number.
Morning John
Sorry to hear that, any thing I can do please let me know i will PM you my mobile number
Very sorry to hear of your break in John.
It has been getting worse by the week there, as I am observing from afar and on FB.
If you all check out fuertecrime on FB you will see what I mean and no doubt that won't be them all.
Shame whats happening over there now.
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 19, 2017, 07:26:49 AM
Be on your guard in the Caleta Area we have been broken into overnight and robbed mobile phone pouch with wallet CC's, cash & Passports
Whereabouts in Caleta ?
John is probably busy this morning Woe, but he is on The golf Course
Sorry to hear about your robbery John. I hope you and your wife are ok
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on September 19, 2017, 11:19:59 AM
John is probably busy this morning Woe, but he is on The golf Course
May I point out I am not golfing this morning other things occupying my day.
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 19, 2017, 13:36:41 PM
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on September 19, 2017, 11:19:59 AM
John is probably busy this morning Woe, but he is on The golf Course
May I point out I am not golfing this morning other things occupying my day.
John, I think what Johnrgby meant was that you live on the golf course and not that you were on it golfing.
John, so sorry to hear about your misfortune, one word of advise for when reporting with the police get a good interpreter to go with you. I had to report a break in back in 2009/2010 and went to the police station in PDR but I brought an interpreter with me, we spent over an hour for something that should have taken 15 minutes because the police officer was only capable of typing in the report using 1 finger.
An Update
We are on the La Estancia development on Fuerteventura Golf. It turns out 4 villa definitely had break ins and possibly 3 more attempted break ins about 4 /4.30am this morning, all villas facing the golf course.
They got in through our third bedroom window that was on the night latch which they have forced, took one of 3 mobile phones, the best, off its charger on the desk in that room leaving behind my PAYG and wife's older mobile plus they didn't touch my laptop, they took Elaine's evening bag off the dressing table in our bedroom whilst we slept and opened the hall sideboard draw and took my bum bag containing wallet, cash, CC's, passports and parker pen, left behind compact camera house keys, car key and sun glasses. They appear to have left via the lounge patio door as Elaine found this partly open and to start with thought I hadn't closed it properly before I went to bed. We discovered all this before day break so when it started to get light we discovered my bum bag, passports and pen in the back garden by the pool and on looking over the wall wallet and CC's etc. were lying on the golf course ground, so it is about 400â,¬ cash and my mobile phone that has gone.
Garda Civil have been to take statements and photos etc. now waiting for forced window to be repaired.
Will update more as I know more.
One of our neighbours had a tracker on the phone and was able to track where they had gone and were and it turns out it is a gang of 4 Moroccans who have now been arrested up near Corralejo
Quote from: Can the Man on September 19, 2017, 13:58:45 PM
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 19, 2017, 13:36:41 PM
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on September 19, 2017, 11:19:59 AM
John is probably busy this morning Woe, but he is on The golf Course
May I point out I am not golfing this morning other things occupying my day.
John, I think what Johnrgby meant was that you live on the golf course and not that you were on it golfing.
John, so sorry to hear about your misfortune, one word of advise for when reporting with the police get a good interpreter to go with you. I had to report a break in back in 2009/2010 and went to the police station in PDR but I brought an interpreter with me, we spent over an hour for something that should have taken 15 minutes because the police officer was only capable of typing in the report using 1 finger.
Thanks Can I knew what John R meant, have spoken to him on the phone.
I submitted my report over the telephone where you have an option to speak in English all ok, and the local Garda Civil did speak English and took extra notes.
See my report above for the latest update.
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 19, 2017, 13:59:13 PM
An Update
We are on the La Estancia development on Fuerteventura Golf. It turns out 4 villa definitely had break ins and possibly 3 more attempted break ins about 4 /4.30am this morning, all villas facing the golf course.
They got in through our third bedroom window that was on the night latch which they have forced, took one of 3 mobile phones, the best, off its charger on the desk in that room leaving behind my PAYG and wife's older mobile plus they didn't touch my laptop, they took Elaine's evening bag off the dressing table in our bedroom whilst we slept and opened the hall sideboard draw and took my bum bag containing wallet, cash, CC's, passports and parker pen, left behind compact camera house keys, car key and sun glasses. They appear to have left via the lounge patio door as Elaine found this partly open and to start with thought I hadn't closed it properly before I went to bed. We discovered all this before day break so when it started to get light we discovered my bum bag, passports and pen in the back garden by the pool and on looking over the wall wallet and CC's etc. were lying on the golf course ground, so it is about 400â,¬ cash and my mobile phone that has gone.
Garda Civil have been to take statements and photos etc. now waiting for forced window to be repaired.
Will update more as I know more.
One of our neighbours had a tracker on the phone and was able to track where they had gone and were and it turns out it is a gang of 4 Moroccans who have now been arrested up near Corralejo
Great Work. I hope they batter forty colours of S#1t out of them. The last thing that's needed in Caleta is breakins.
Police Statement all done and I have to say IMHO considering the language issue quite straight forward. Insurance claim in both on the Island and for my phone through my UK bank online which they accepted straight away.
Sorry to hear of this WMG - not much consolation but 'lightning rarely strikes twice'. We had a wallet taken outside Las Rotondas a few month's ago and it was a right pain but fairly quickly dealt with, as with you we made our denuncia by phone in English to Madrid who uploaded the report on the computer so it could be printed locally for us to sign - very efficient. Nothing compared to the invasion of your house though. Glad the perpetrators were quickly apprehended.
I bet like always they only get there hands smacked, not much of a deterant. >:( >:(
Sorry to hear about this John and can only echo the comments above. Hopefully there is some sort of consolation in that they have caught the thieving rats. (being polite there)
Very relieved they did not try to keep your passport! At least you don't have to worry about identity theft, but the violation is still distressing, especially knowing they were in your home while you were sleeping. :(
As they have caught the culprits, do you think there's any chance of getting your phone back?
Fingers crossed for you!
Sorry to hear WDG, but looks like the police have done a decent job.
We where burgled a few months ago (in the UK). Like you we where in bed. They took my phone and my wife bag which had money cards everything. The card company where able to tell us where they tried to use the cards. I turned detective visited the places and found some really clear CCTV. Took it to the police who said they knew who it was and would be arresting him. Four weeks later got a letter saying case dropped? We are still considering making a complaint. Hope you get your things back WDG
Quote from: jill tie on September 20, 2017, 10:06:17 AM
Sorry to hear WDG, but looks like the police have done a decent job.
We where burgled a few months ago (in the UK). Like you we where in bed. They took my phone and my wife bag which had money cards everything. The card company where able to tell us where they tried to use the cards. I turned detective visited the places and found some really clear CCTV. Took it to the police who said they knew who it was and would be arresting him. Four weeks later got a letter saying case dropped? We are still considering making a complaint. Hope you get your things back WDG
Probably a police informant. That also happens in Ireland a lot.
Quote from: Ducks on September 20, 2017, 09:34:05 AM
Very relieved they did not try to keep your passport! At least you don't have to worry about identity theft, but the violation is still distressing, especially knowing they were in your home while you were sleeping. :(
As they have caught the culprits, do you think there's any chance of getting your phone back?
Fingers crossed for you!
Thanks for message, no I don't think I will get my phone back, some have but not me so far, they may have had a buyer for it.
John, I take it yours was one of the latest smart phones ?. Your probably right in that they had a buyer, but you never know it might just turn up. Here's hoping for you.
Does the Phone Tracker require an Internet Connection. I normally have Mobile Data switched off, as hardly ever use it.
Terrible news WDG. And a warning to all. Hope it doesn't play too much on your mind. I would be so paranoid. Filth should be locked up and then deported!
Quote from: Can the Man on September 20, 2017, 13:35:15 PM
John, I take it yours was one of the latest smart phones ?. Your probably right in that they had a buyer, but you never know it might just turn up. Here's hoping for you.
Yes a Samsung Galaxy S7Edge so buyer already lined up, I noticed them at over 500â,¬ in Orange yesterday even though the S8 is now out.
Can your phone not be blocked completely by your network and made useless. Also keep an eye on drop box etc. A friend had their phone stolen and the stupid clown that stole it was taking selfies and they automatically went into my friends dropbox or whatever they used.
Quote from: dagwood on September 20, 2017, 19:52:02 PM
Can your phone not be blocked completely by your network and made useless. Also keep an eye on drop box etc. A friend had their phone stolen and the stupid clown that stole it was taking selfies and they automatically went into my friends dropbox or whatever they used.
Within 3 hours I had been on to BT Mobile they blocked the sim and online through my Samsung account I blocked the phone.
Sorry to hear about your break in john, recommend you keep a 3 iron handy in case you get any more visitors in the night.
Quote from: DaveW on September 21, 2017, 09:51:16 AM
Sorry to hear about your break in john, recommend you keep a 3 iron handy in case you get any more visitors in the night.
Dave that raises a very good question what if I did use a club to stop / immobilise an intruder? Who is in the right?
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 21, 2017, 10:31:15 AM
Quote from: DaveW on September 21, 2017, 09:51:16 AM
Sorry to hear about your break in john, recommend you keep a 3 iron handy in case you get any more visitors in the night.
Dave that raises a very good question what if I did use a club to stop / immobilise an intruder? Who is in the right?
â,¬5 will get you â,¬50 it will not be you ::)
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on September 21, 2017, 10:58:39 AM
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 21, 2017, 10:31:15 AM
Quote from: DaveW on September 21, 2017, 09:51:16 AM
Sorry to hear about your break in john, recommend you keep a 3 iron handy in case you get any more visitors in the night.
Dave that raises a very good question what if I did use a club to stop / immobilise an intruder? Who is in the right?
â,¬5 will get you â,¬50 it will not be you ::)
No doubt you are right John. All wrong really. In your own home it should be "any force necessary". You can be damn sure anyone ever breaks into my homes when I am there & if I get the chance they won't walk out again !!
If someone broke into my place and walked into my bedroom at 4am I think I should have the right to defend myself and the wife.
Quote from: DaveW on September 21, 2017, 14:21:34 PM
If someone broke into my place and walked into my bedroom at 4am I think I should have the right to defend myself and the wife.
In my house I would need to defend him from my Wife ::)
That's all very fine but your half asleep and those scumbags are on an adrenalin high and maybe other stuff as well, I think its better to sleep through the episode and be able to report it when you waken up.
I wholeheartedly agree that you should be able to defend yourself and your property but Dagwood makes very sensible points. Hearts ruling heads. I think concentrating on the physical external security is a must, the more obstacles in the way the more chance of them going elsewhere.
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 21, 2017, 07:49:21 AM
Quote from: dagwood on September 20, 2017, 19:52:02 PM
Can your phone not be blocked completely by your network and made useless. Also keep an eye on drop box etc. A friend had their phone stolen and the stupid clown that stole it was taking selfies and they automatically went into my friends dropbox or whatever they used.
Within 3 hours I had been on to BT Mobile they blocked the sim and online through my Samsung account I blocked the phone.
A lot of people assume that when a mobile is blocked it cannot be used again.
Blocking involves marking the mobile phones unique IMEI number as bad so when any other sim is put in it will not work so rendering it useless, but...........
There is software out there (highly illegal) that can input a new IMEI number, you just need to find say a 'friendly' mobile repairman, take along an old mobile (any will do) that you wil no longer use again, the IMEI number which is valid is copied off this phone and written onto the blocked phone overwriting the bad number, result a fully functioning mobile again taking any carrier.
Quote from: Globetrotter on September 21, 2017, 21:37:43 PM
Quote from: Windermeregolfer on September 21, 2017, 07:49:21 AM
Quote from: dagwood on September 20, 2017, 19:52:02 PM
Can your phone not be blocked completely by your network and made useless. Also keep an eye on drop box etc. A friend had their phone stolen and the stupid clown that stole it was taking selfies and they automatically went into my friends dropbox or whatever they used.
Within 3 hours I had been on to BT Mobile they blocked the sim and online through my Samsung account I blocked the phone.
A lot of people assume that when a mobile is blocked it cannot be used again.
Blocking involves marking the mobile phones unique IMEI number as bad so when any other sim is put in it will not work so rendering it useless, but...........
There is software out there (highly illegal) that can input a new IMEI number, you just need to find say a 'friendly' mobile repairman, take along an old mobile (any will do) that you wil no longer use again, the IMEI number which is valid is copied off this phone and written onto the blocked phone overwriting the bad number, result a fully functioning mobile again taking any carrier.
if these guys would use there brains to help mankind think of all the good they could do.
I thinks the thieves had someone lined up for my phone, using google tracking I can see my phone walked from the villa then driven up to PDR to a café then it stops transmitting. Given the Guarda Civil the info so lets see what will now happen.
Hey WMG, weren't you one of the ones that had an Electricity check recently? :-\