Bag stolen from car - Alagadi Beach

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
13/08/2011 18:27

A friend of mine had her handbag and rucksack stolen from her car yesterday (Friday). The car was parked in the car park at Alagadi Beach. They smashed the window and grabbed the bags.

The police don't hold out much hope for her getting her stuff back.

If anyone in that area comes across a Black 'Prada' handbag and/or a large white rucksack please call 0533 846 0231.

Luckily there was not a lot of money in the bag, but all her ID cards, driving licence etc and also a gold ring that was of great sentimental value.



Please keep your eyes open for these items.



Thanks

Jane

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
13/08/2011 19:11

How awful for your friend, whatever happened to the days when you didn't even have to lock your car in TRNC.



Hope that at least she gets her documents back, they will have chucked those asap.



Thanks for the warning.

dinner-dave


Joined: 14/08/2011
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
14/08/2011 08:24

sign of the times i'm afraid.



when we moved out here 5 years ago, a theft was front page news, now its becoming common place.

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
14/08/2011 09:58

msg 3; when we moved out here 5 years ago, a theft was front page news, now its becoming common place.



so, it's your fault then

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
14/08/2011 10:18

msg1 Is your friend English/Welsh/Scots...or from the Outer Hebrides....Just wondering about her security mind set...

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
14/08/2011 10:49

I'm so sorry for your friend, it is awful what has happened especially at Alagadi Beach , as i have always felt so safe there. I do hope someone manages to find some of her personal belongings, thankyou for alerting us to this, we will all have to keep an eye out now, sad though isn't it?

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
14/08/2011 11:22

Very sorry it happened, but at the same time nothing should be left seen inside a vehicle, things get stolen from all places if they are visible.

Al4444


Joined: 14/08/2011
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
14/08/2011 11:50

Unfortunately 7-8 years ago it was hardly to imagine, but now I close my car everywhere if I have bag, camera or laptop there. TRNC comes to bad.

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
14/08/2011 19:22

As others have said, 7 years ago we had no need to lock our house or anything, nor did we close car windows or lock the doors. When I did so, locals laughed at me and said "we can tell you come from UK!" Now, the TRNC has caught up with crime (or crime has come to the TRNC which is more to the point).

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
15/08/2011 14:22

Martin, I don't know what relevance her nationality has to do with it? Her car was locked and no her bag was not on full display, but the theiving buggers smashed the car window anyway.



Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments.



She was planning to travel to Turkey this week but will now spend all week applying for replacement documents!

mongers


Joined: 15/08/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
15/08/2011 15:34

you have to be responsible for your own actions now a days.



always lock valuables out of sight in the boot and remove temptation.