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Old 9 September 2014, 04:13 AM   #61
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I'll echo others sentiments and say first and foremost I'm glad everyone is ok. That's what is truly important. Scary thing is, this happens daily all over the world. Actually, it happens all over the USA on a daily basis as I'm sure Cop414 and others that work in law enforcement can tell you. Hopefully it all works out as well as it possibly can. Did you have your watch insured?
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Old 9 September 2014, 04:17 AM   #62
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I'm pretty sure the home invaders are not thinking about whether they are doing permanent or reversible damage to their victims. I don't know why they should be extended that courtesy when the shoe is on the other foot.
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Old 9 September 2014, 05:35 AM   #63
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That is crazy and sad! I'm glad that for the most part you're OK.
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Old 9 September 2014, 03:43 PM   #64
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And again, thanx very much for the kind thoughts.
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Old 9 September 2014, 04:57 PM   #65
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I'm very sorry to hear about this, I'm glad you and your family are physically ok.
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Old 9 September 2014, 08:32 PM   #66
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What the hell !!! Glad to hear everyone is safe!!! Hope they nail the culprits!
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Old 9 September 2014, 10:07 PM   #67
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Wow the attitude and outlook you express after something like this is inspiring. God speed and like everyone else has said so glad you and your family are safe
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Old 10 September 2014, 01:15 AM   #68
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Not a great idea unless you want to do permanent damage. Generally the idea of mace is that it's temporary/reversible.
probably shouldn't break in and rob the place then... Break in my house and the last thing I'm thinking about is the intruders recovery time...
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Old 10 September 2014, 05:30 AM   #69
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Several years ago (4, maybe 5) this same scenario happened to my neighbor in Turks. He, his wife and 2 children, rented a house and it was invaded by armed thugs who tied them up and took all that they could grab. The family was emotionally scarred but physically unharmed.
I went there two years ago and stayed in an all-inclusive resort that I never left. I don't think I'll ever go back. It's a beautiful island along the coast with some of the most colorful water I've ever seen. The airport is really 3rd world; the worst I've ever been to. All in all, there are far better, and certainly safer, places to vacation.

Glad everyone is safe. Very sorry that you had to go through this.
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Old 10 September 2014, 02:30 PM   #70
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Wow definitely surprisng. I go there every year!
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Old 10 September 2014, 02:31 PM   #71
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Several years ago (4, maybe 5) this same scenario happened to my neighbor in Turks. He, his wife and 2 children, rented a house and it was invaded by armed thugs who tied them up and took all that they could grab. The family was emotionally scarred but physically unharmed.
I went there two years ago and stayed in an all-inclusive resort that I never left. I don't think I'll ever go back. It's a beautiful island along the coast with some of the most colorful water I've ever seen. The airport is really 3rd world; the worst I've ever been to. All in all, there are far better, and certainly safer, places to vacation.

Glad everyone is safe. Very sorry that you had to go through this.
Sounds like the resorts may be a safer bet
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Old 10 September 2014, 11:30 PM   #72
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My house alarm is always on at night and the company has a distress code - god forbid this were to occur, perhaps we could assume that police would be on their way.

Sorry to hear of your experience.
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Old 14 March 2015, 04:35 AM   #73
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Guys, the stolen watch is for sale on ebay right now. Auction is just about to end, actually. I already instant messaged the OP. Any other ideas what we can do??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271797165872
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Old 14 March 2015, 04:39 AM   #74
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Guys, the stolen watch is for sale on ebay right now. Auction is just about to end, actually. I already instant messaged the OP. Any other ideas what we can do??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271797165872
Contact the seller?

Good find!

I just sent him a message to let him know he is selling a stolen watch. Hopefully others follow.
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Old 14 March 2015, 04:44 AM   #75
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I was thinking it would be better NOT to warn the seller!
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Old 14 March 2015, 04:52 AM   #76
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I was thinking it would be better NOT to warn the seller!
Seller may or may not know it is stolen. If he knew it was stolen, I don't think he'd put the serial number out like that.
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Old 14 March 2015, 05:10 AM   #77
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I wish you and your family the best in your time of healing.
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Old 14 March 2015, 06:48 AM   #78
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Seller has a good history so clearly not the thief himself but I'd be interested to know how he came into possesion of it.

Cops can get involved and get the watch back. Stolen property is stolen property
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Old 14 March 2015, 07:06 AM   #79
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Auction now showing the watch as being sold,,,
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Old 14 March 2015, 09:28 AM   #80
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It used to be such a quiet relaxing place.
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Old 14 March 2015, 11:20 PM   #81
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Home Invasion Providenciales Turks and Caicos

I sent the eBay seller about the circumstances and a link to this.

He responded this morning saying that he received a similar message and thought it was a scam at first. Now that a couple people contacted him, he's intrigued.

Im hoping that he has info to lead to the thief

Update: he sent me another message saying he's going to the local police with a copy of this forum and any additional info he has
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