Warning to everyone- Please read this !

[H12]

Hi All

Just thought I'd let you all know whilst staying at my parents last night, some scumbags broke into their house trying to get their filthy hands on the keys for my GTI which was parked on their drive whilst we were all asleep upstairs. I know this because my dad has a mark 4 golf and they found his keys, thought they were mine, and tried to get into my car. Thank god I always keep my keys with me and no damage was done to my folks or the cars and the scumbags only got away with a bit of money...

So guys, please do not leave your car keys where the scum of the earth can find them if they break in to your property. The police say it's so common for people to leave their car keys right by the front door so it's like takng candy from a baby... scary...

[simonpolly]

Cheers ,where do your parents live ?

[Snoopy]

Sorry to hear about the attempted theft. 
I hope it has not left any mental scars on any of your family members.

[H12]

Cheers ,where do your parents live ?

My folks live in the south Hertfordshire area. Apparently a team of people tried to get into 8 properties last night around that area targeting desirable motors but some of the thieves were caught in the early hours. Oh and in case anyone gets any ideas, the door has now been changed...

[H12]

Sorry to hear about the attempted theft. 
I hope it has not left any mental scars on any of your family members.

Thanks mate. My mum's pretty shaken up but it could have been far worse.

[am1w]

How awful. Makes me sick to the stomach.
I do hope your parents are emotionally ok as are you.
As the recession bites more and more theives will emerge. The GTi is the most sort after car. I am seriously considering installing a tracker.
I have a very secure German steel front door with 21 bolts. It is gun proof etc!
My window glass is toughened and a thrown brick will bounce off very nicely!
Can't be too careful especially in London!
Take care.

[GolfTi]

How awful that must be.

Glad everything is sort of OK - the shock will take a while...

[Horney]

To be honest, I'd rather they took my car than came into me and my wife's bedroom to get my keys.

Nick

[JulesS3]

To be honest, I'd rather they took my car than came into me and my wife's bedroom to get my keys.

Nick

Yep, mine are nicely in view.

You were very lucky they were in a rush, if they had only targeted your car they could have got very violent looking for the keys. Glad all is ok though.

[Ess_Three]

To be honest, I'd rather they took my car than came into me and my wife's bedroom to get my keys.

Nick

I'm afraid that's my view too.
I don't leave the keys beside the front door...but if they look, they's find them.

Rather an insured car get stolen than my family be faced with some drugged up pikey carrying an axe.

At least nobody was physically hurt in this case....lets hope the mental scars heal quickly.