[calgalt]

Been here 5 months now and our house just got broken into.

I had just left for an appt and the alarm co called me that the alarm was triggered. Took mostly jewelry and my pillowcase to put it in.

But we had beautiful beveled glass panels in the front door and they smashed one in and unlocked the door.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8QcN2zZqxaMOi
here is a picture of the window

So I need to find someplace that can replace this specialized glass if anyone can help.

The burglary happened during the day. And scary to think that I could have been in the shower when it happened. So keep your doors locked everyone

[Kalbo]

Need to put security film on the glass once it is fixed.

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by Kalbo

Need to put security film on the glass once it is fixed.

I am skeptical. Just checked the literature and find everyone being very careful about the security aspect.

I would think bang bang tap tap slash and reach your hand through. Am I missing something?

Now a quarter inch piece of plexiglass backing...but that is a different level of effort.

[macgeek]

Originally Posted by calgalt

So keep your doors locked everyone

Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo pillowcases cause they be robbin everybody!

It's amazing how daring robbers have become, to do in at the FRONT door, in broad daylight! - and the alarm didn't scare them off?

Amazing

Being they had time to SEARCH your house, and put things in pillowcases, that means they had 10 mins? more time?

Jonathan

[WestieJeff]

While overall I agree, you do need a sharp knife to cut security film, which they may or may be in possession of. Also, it should give you a little extra time if you were home, to hear the glass break and respond before they've actually opened the door and are in the house.

And the security film is cheap, so I'd say it's worth it for that window.

I'd probably put both sides locking deadbolts on doors like that. I know that has safety issues too, but I'd do it anyways.

Originally Posted by olecapt

I am skeptical. Just checked the literature and find everyone being very careful about the security aspect.

I would think bang bang tap tap slash and reach your hand through. Am I missing something?

Now a quarter inch piece of plexiglass backing...but that is a different level of effort.

[olecapt]

Actually the classical entry by the burglars over recent years has been to simply kick the door open or bash out a big fixed window.

There have been a number of burglaries on the golf course lots that involve such a tactic. Ring the door bell and if no answer kick in the back slider/french doors or bust out a big window. Often the damage is worse than the theft. Collect the loot and exit up the golf course on foot.

Also works in the large lots like in the half acres where the walls protect the perps from views.

This is a place where the film may help...though you still lose a $1000 window.

[olecapt]

An one more constructive suggestion to the OP. See if you can figure out who made the door and contact them. You may be able to get a new glass panel that way much cheaper than having it repaired. The door looks recent so it may still be in production and you may be able to buy the panel.

[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by WestieJeff

While overall I agree, you do need a sharp knife to cut security film, which they may or may be in possession of. Also, it should give you a little extra time if you were home, to hear the glass break and respond before they've actually opened the door and are in the house.

And the security film is cheap, so I'd say it's worth it for that window.

I'd probably put both sides locking deadbolts on doors like that. I know that has safety issues too, but I'd do it anyways.

Where I live, people actually leave their doors open and their keys in the car in driveway overnight. It's nuts...I know...and I kept yelling at my stepdaughter about it. But you know what? She never changed...and her car never got stolen.

[macgeek]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

Where I live, people actually leave their doors open and their keys in the car in driveway overnight. It's nuts...I know...and I kept yelling at my stepdaughter about it. But you know what? She never changed...and her car never got stolen.

Were do you live again?
I need a second car

Jonathan, umm I mean Frank

[calgalt]

Originally Posted by macgeek

Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo pillowcases cause they be robbin everybody!

It's amazing how daring robbers have become, to do in at the FRONT door, in broad daylight! - and the alarm didn't scare them off?

Amazing

Being they had time to SEARCH your house, and put things in pillowcases, that means they had 10 mins? more time?

Jonathan

Yes, I got home before the cops. Took them about 30 min after I got here. Looks like the burglar just had time to do the bedroom/closet. Could have been worse, I had Christmas presents out ready to wrap.

Security film is a good idea.
I live in a gated community but I guess no one is safe

Anyone know who I should call? glass company, door company?
Thanks