Spate Of Burglaries In Bophut

[Bluebell]

Unfortunately burgled last night in Bophut .......Police said one of 3 they were called to last night. Happened between 8-10pm. House ransacked, took cash, digital cameras, jewellery and other small items. Fellow residents be aware.

Also took an electric guitar....very distinctive as limited edition Rickenbacker, black and white with John Lennon Logo and signature. Would appreciate anyone who sees this guitar around to PM me or contact Police.

Don't hold out much hope of getting anything back, saddest thing is the cameras belonged to my parents who are visiting as part of a trip to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary and contained all their photos of the first leg of their trip to Hong Kong

[Boater]

was all your gear insured? As your guiter seems to be one of a kind... i hope you have luck in finding, its a shame, the person who stole it will probably being playing it while drinking cheap thai whiskey, and singing songs that are never to match the true musical talent of John Lenon

[Samuian]

Guess most of these "successful" burglaries are "targeted", they knew easy access, good loot!

think!

A safe and a safe locker room, closet, alarm system, (infra red) webcam, Bars on the windows, extra iron grid door in front of the door help......!

[sbk]

I seem to recall a similar post a few months back from another Samui member whose house was robbed and a guitar stolen...

[Boater]

I remember the thread, but was it not laptops that they were targeting.

[Mark Wolfe]

That was an acoustic guitar, if memory serves.

Can you give details on how the people got in? I'd like to know what is the usual method of entry -- what do they look for in weaknesses in houses?

[LaoPo]

I seem to recall a similar post a few months back from another Samui member whose house was robbed and a guitar stolen...

Correct and incorrect SBK... (or isn't this the robbery/burglary you meant ?)

It seems long ago but it's just 7 1/2 weeks ago when that happened:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=172581

LaoPo

[BigC]

Guess most of these "successful" burglaries are "targeted", they knew easy access, good loot!

think!

A safe and a safe locker room, closet, alarm system, (infra red) webcam, Bars on the windows, extra iron grid door in front of the door help......!

tell me about it i have been burgles 2 times. i have security cameras now 2 gurads dogs. police doing swoops every few hours at night time. i actually caught some 2 burgles on my camera put it on a cd then gave it to the police they were dressed as builders. so surrounding residents be suspcious if u see builders up late at night in a strange place.

[BigC]

That was an acoustic guitar, if memory serves.

Can you give details on how the people got in? I'd like to know what is the usual method of entry -- what do they look for in weaknesses in houses?

first they might come to the house as builders asking for work. perfect way to check out a house. or anything. remeber that thieves to there home work. or servellence u might call it. they might watch houses for months before.

bad locks on doors. i had to change mine. motor bikewith easy access. ie. not pad locked, no locked gate.

i hope they don;t try it round here again

the police do a good service of 2000 baht per month where they do patrols. it puts off burglers if police sniff round every few hours. remember the more difficult u make it for them the more they will try somewhere else

[UmpaLumpa]

Guess most of these "successful" burglaries are "targeted", they knew easy access, good loot!

think!

A safe and a safe locker room, closet, alarm system, (infra red) webcam, Bars on the windows, extra iron grid door in front of the door help......!

tell me about it i have been burgles 2 times. i have security cameras now 2 gurads dogs. police doing swoops every few hours at night time. i actually caught some 2 burgles on my camera put it on a cd then gave it to the police they were dressed as builders. so surrounding residents be suspcious if u see builders up late at night in a strange place.

they probably WERE builders !

[sbk]

That was an acoustic guitar, if memory serves.

Can you give details on how the people got in? I'd like to know what is the usual method of entry -- what do they look for in weaknesses in houses?

first they might come to the house as builders asking for work. perfect way to check out a house. or anything. remeber that thieves to there home work. or servellence u might call it. they might watch houses for months before.

bad locks on doors. i had to change mine. motor bikewith easy access. ie. not pad locked, no locked gate.

i hope they don;t try it round here again

the police do a good service of 2000 baht per month where they do patrols. it puts off burglers if police sniff round every few hours. remember the more difficult u make it for them the more they will try somewhere else

Sorry, BigC, you are saying you pay the police to patrol your neighborhood at night?

[Bluebell]

That was an acoustic guitar, if memory serves.

Can you give details on how the people got in? I'd like to know what is the usual method of entry -- what do they look for in weaknesses in houses?

They obviously look for more vulnerable entry points, in our case they lifted up a sliding door to the terrace on one side and then jemmied the lock with something like a crowbar which police said is easy to do regardless of the type of lock. Obviously sliding doors are easy targets and are on many houses here.

Doubt if the owner will change the doors though!

All you can do is increase security and be as vigilant as possible, but not easy unless you stay home all the time.

Didn't know the police offer a service for house checking as described by BigC, is this common or a 'special deal' depending on who you know? Wouldn't have thought they have enough man power to do this!

[Daffy D]

Ms D informs me the police do provide a paid service were they will do regular checks on your property.

This is not an under the table scam but a proper service provided by the BIB where they have to log the visits and clock punch or something similar on your property to prove they actually did go there.

There is a property near us that has this service and I regularly see a couple police guys on motorbike go there.

[Tony121]

If anyone in samui wants a good guard dog for free pm me. they are 3 months old, Thai ridgeback mum Thai dog (not sure) dad the guy had four left about a week ago.

[The Vulcan]

Ms D informs me the police do provide a paid service were they will do regular checks on your property.

This is not an under the table scam but a proper service provided by the BIB where they have to log the visits and clock punch or something similar on your property to prove they actually did go there.

There is a property near us that has this service and I regularly see a couple police guys on motorbike go there.

Correct - we had this service for some 7 years up and til I left Samui last year. Very effective. Contribution level is at your discretion but 500-1000 baht per month seems to be average.

[PIKE]

Ms D informs me the police do provide a paid service were they will do regular checks on your property.

This is not an under the table scam but a proper service provided by the BIB where they have to log the visits and clock punch or something similar on your property to prove they actually did go there.

There is a property near us that has this service and I regularly see a couple police guys on motorbike go there.

Correct - we had this service for some 7 years up and til I left Samui last year. Very effective. Contribution level is at your discretion but 500-1000 baht per month seems to be average.

During those 7 years did you ever get robbed?

[Mark Wolfe]

Seems like a recipe for very bad blood if you pay the police to be private security guards and THEN there is a break-in.

No matter what, I would always be left with the nagging thought that the police were in on it.

[The Vulcan]

Ms D informs me the police do provide a paid service were they will do regular checks on your property.

This is not an under the table scam but a proper service provided by the BIB where they have to log the visits and clock punch or something similar on your property to prove they actually did go there.

There is a property near us that has this service and I regularly see a couple police guys on motorbike go there.

Correct - we had this service for some 7 years up and til I left Samui last year. Very effective. Contribution level is at your discretion but 500-1000 baht per month seems to be average.

During those 7 years did you ever get robbed?

Not after we put the alarms in!

[BigC]

If anyone in samui wants a good guard dog for free pm me. they are 3 months old, Thai ridgeback mum Thai dog (not sure) dad the guy had four left about a week ago.

try contacting dog farther i can pm u his number if u like he specialises in guard dogs. i gave 2 for sale german sheperd working dogs.1 half month old

[BigC]

Ms D informs me the police do provide a paid service were they will do regular checks on your property.

This is not an under the table scam but a proper service provided by the BIB where they have to log the visits and clock punch or something similar on your property to prove they actually did go there.

There is a property near us that has this service and I regularly see a couple police guys on motorbike go there.

Correct - we had this service for some 7 years up and til I left Samui last year. Very effective. Contribution level is at your discretion but 500-1000 baht per month seems to be average.

During those 7 years did you ever get robbed?

yes i have that service also now i haven't had any breakin's since. if there is one then i will sack the coppers on 2000 per month

[BigC]

That was an acoustic guitar, if memory serves.

Can you give details on how the people got in? I'd like to know what is the usual method of entry -- what do they look for in weaknesses in houses?

first they might come to the house as builders asking for work. perfect way to check out a house. or anything. remeber that thieves to there home work. or servellence u might call it. they might watch houses for months before.

bad locks on doors. i had to change mine. motor bikewith easy access. ie. not pad locked, no locked gate.

i hope they don;t try it round here again

the police do a good service of 2000 baht per month where they do patrols. it puts off burglers if police sniff round every few hours. remember the more difficult u make it for them the more they will try somewhere else

Sorry, BigC, you are saying you pay the police to patrol your neighborhood at night?

no just my house becuase i am out in the jungle a bit i have been broken into 3 times. i pay them 2000 baht per month. since then have no promlems touch wood

[BigC]

If anyone in samui wants a good guard dog for free pm me. they are 3 months old, Thai ridgeback mum Thai dog (not sure) dad the guy had four left about a week ago.

sorry i did not read this properly

[SamuiBond]

Beware of the people who just hang around your street without any specific reason. These guys are many time so called "spotters" who can look your house (neighbourhood) for days to learn about movements.