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"Hiss, I've been robbed!"

Robbed, as in Robin Hood. (If you are not present, it's technically burglary.)

"The intruder probably is a drug addict and has had unlimited access to your apartment previous to this encounter..." Officer Arrowchief, Provo Police Department

Last Sunday between 1am and 6am, an intruder walked into our unlocked apartment and silently stole various items out of the back two rooms. (The front room was either untouched because it was too messy, or our roommates still haven't discovered what is missing because it is so messy.)

I had my camera stolen and $30 cash. Zack had it the worst. He had his backpack emptied of its books but the bandit made off with his iPod and Japanese translator, each worth about $200 a piece. The other two roommates had a few trinkets stolen.

I'm a little sad I've lost my camera, because now I can't post pictures of my life. For now, you'll just have to imagine.  At first, I felt constantly anxious and nervous that the thief may have been in my bedroom while I slept and I didn't know it. But after a couple of days, I don't really think about the incident anymore.

Since then, Stef—who lives across the complex from me—had a birthday so I bought a cheap, magnetic alarm system to adhere to her door frame. When the magnetic field is broken a 90 decibel screech fills the air. I posted one in Stef's apartment as well as my own.----------------
Listening to: Celtic Woman - Mo Ghile Mear
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  1. Julie TSun Dec 02, 11:23:00 PM MST

    Natalie's favorite CD is Celtic Woman and now that I have listened to more tracks, I want to make sure I hear it all. Their voices are so pure and the blend perfect!

    So sorry about the break-in. We've had 6 Smash 'n grabs in front of the Institute in two weeks and they are all meth addicts supposedly. Are you serious about the alarms?

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  2. NoelleMon Dec 03, 09:16:00 AM MST

    sorry about the camera bro. :( You just don't have good luck with those, do you? Well, hopefully the alarm works for the future.

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  3. gwtTue Dec 04, 10:14:00 PM MST

    Thanks for the post and for the link to Celtic Woman. Nice tunes. So sorry to hear about your camera. I am glad you are all safe.

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