Burglary

Our homeowner's insurance will cover most of this. Photos would be a helpful to make a list, but looking at vintage and antique jewelry has been useful. In addition to the belly dancer's necklace, I had a kilt pin which I wore twice, some handmade art pins, many items were pieces we had purchased travelling, but nothing was really expensive. It could have been worse.

 

So sorry this happened to you, Claire, but very glad that you are safe and unharmed. When I was a young girl, our home was burglarized and it definitely leaves you with a very strange feeling. Your home is your castle and the very thought that someone has been in your home and rummaged through your personal belongings, leaves you feeling very violated. And, you are so correct about photographing items. When we were asked to say what items were taken, it was very difficult to remember all the small things that were taken. We were missing things for months to come.

 

So sorry to hear this news, Claire. I've been burglarized twice (lost my engagement ring the first time and my vintage costume jewelry collection the second), and the worst part is the sense of shock and violation.

Thank goodness the thieves left when you arrived! Pretty much the same scenario played out for us several years ago--the thief heard us parking in the garage and fled out the front door as we came up the basement stairs. He had kicked in the front door (right through the deadbolt, so this was not a 90 pound weakling!) The police told us there had been a rash of smash and grab similar burglaries like ours, seemingly drug related.

I'm glad your homeowner's insurance will cover most of what you've lost. That doesn't take away from the nastiness of the experience, but it will hopefully help a little!