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TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:04 AM

Two weeks ago my briefcase was stolen from my car.Thread: "Robbed"

Late yesterday afternoon was driving with my wife in the car.We approached traffic lights to turn right.Just as I turned hand came through a slightly open window and grabbed my WG chain necklace.(No clasp,very strong) I grabbed his hand tight,engaged 1st gear and hit the gas.He slammed the tarmac hard.I made a u-turn and went back for him.All of a sudden three came from the left.They actually CAME for the car !I hit the gas hard and got the hell away.

The grabber was the decoy.Grabs the chain to get the car to stop and then the real target by the other three is the passenger side,my wife and her handbag.Luckily they had a moving target and couldn't get to the passenger door in time.

Me,wife and chain 1 Robbers 0.

This is now the second time, in 13days time.I am "slightly annoyed" !!!

andromeda160 · 19 April 2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Two weeks ago my briefcase was stolen from my car.Thread: "Robbed"

Late yesterday afternoon was driving with my wife in the car.We approached traffic lights to turn right.Just as I turned hand came through a slightly open window and grabbed my WG chain necklace.(No clasp,very strong) I grabbed his hand tight,engaged 1st gear and hit the gas.He slammed the tarmac hard.I made a u-turn and went back for him.All of a sudden three came from the left.They actually CAME for the car !I hit the gas hard and got the hell away.

The grabber was the decoy.Grabs the chain to get the car to stop and then the real target by the other three is the passenger side,my wife and her handbag.Luckily they had a moving target and couldn't get to the passenger door in time.

Me,wife and chain 1 Robbers 0.

This is now the second time, in 13days time.I am "slightly annoyed" !!!

Buy a *unmentionable*. and keep it with you in your car. seems like the only way to solve your problem

JP Chestnut · 19 April 2013, 01:10 AM

Is South Africa a generally dangerous place, or are you suffering from some unfortunate luck?

wantonebad · 19 April 2013, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

Buy a *unmentionable*. and keep it with you in your car. seems like the only way to solve your problem

Unless he was holding the ** in his mouth then the robbers would have had that too...

I think the answer is to move out of that section of town permanently!

Sixshooter · 19 April 2013, 01:17 AM

Wow. Stay safe Chris.

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Is South Africa a generally dangerous place, or are you suffering from some unfortunate luck?

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Unless he was holding the ** in his mouth then the robbers would have had that too...

I think the answer is to move out of that section of town permanently!

"That section of town " is the whole country.

wantonebad · 19 April 2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

"That section of town " is the whole country.

Then move out of the country!

East Bay Rider · 19 April 2013, 01:27 AM

Incredible. Closed windows. Locked doors. Knife, stun gun, I don't know. Maybe a lower profile car. Unfortunately you have to adapt to your environment to keep your family safe. You've had 2 warnings.

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

Wow. Stay safe Chris.

I am trying my best !! In retrospect i shouldn't have made the u-turn.

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Incredible. Closed windows. Locked doors. Knife, stun gun, I don't know. Maybe a lower profile car. Unfortunately you have to adapt to your environment to keep your family safe. You've had 2 warnings.

We adapt at best we can,its just impossible to cover everything.Crime is an epidemic here !!

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Then move out of the country!

That's why so many leave ....

wantonebad · 19 April 2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Crime is an epidemic here !!

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

That's why so many leave ....

Africa is beautiful country but for my family to be safe, for me, it would be "Check please!" time to go

Mosco · 19 April 2013, 01:36 AM

methinks you need to relocate....

RolexDivers · 19 April 2013, 01:36 AM

wow! you are seeing more action than James Bond!

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:38 AM

Have some scratches on my neck from the grabbers fingernails.Only physical damage,but my wife and I are not ourselves today.

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

wow! you are seeing more action than James Bond!

This is real,Bond is a movie.

(My wife now says I have a future as a stunt driver in the movies,after yesterday..

She says the u-turn was spectacular !!

.In all seriousness,I shouldn't have turned around. )

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Africa is beautiful country but for my family to be safe, for me, it would be "Check please!" time to go

I cant argue with that.

Rodentman · 19 April 2013, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Unless he was holding the ** in his mouth then the robbers would have had that too...

Classic argument from the anti's.

Brunotheboxer · 19 April 2013, 01:46 AM

If the police won't protect you and your family do it yourself by any means necessary.

Or move away.

Sixshooter · 19 April 2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

This is real,Bond is a movie.

(My wife now says I have a future as a stunt driver in the movies,after yesterday..

She says the u-turn was spectacular !!

.In all seriousness,I shouldn't have turned around. )

I bet they were pretty surprised when you did turn around though!

Hooper · 19 April 2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Then move out of the country!

X2 that is just nuts! I'd be looooong gone!

Rodentman · 19 April 2013, 01:57 AM

The police most often aren't in the right place at the right time to protect you. They usually end up taking a report and investigating an incident after it happens. I feel that people have the right to protect themselves should have the means to do so, as Bruno states.

Frankly I thought that RSA was a safe place. Clearly I was wrong. Guess I would have no way of knowing since I've never been there. I know that you need to watch out for amputees running around though.

Lion · 19 April 2013, 01:59 AM

It does sound like it's time to leave and relocate...it's unfortunate that living where you do has become so dangerous. But your lives are more important plus your peace of mind!!!

jdk123 · 19 April 2013, 02:30 AM

My gawd man, glad to hear you're ok.

Hunkules · 19 April 2013, 02:54 AM

When I was a very young adult, I was parked in Boston (very near the bomb site, actually) at 2:30 am, preparing to drive off with a friend. suddenly the door opened and I saw the biggest [sharp weapon] I'd ever seen in my face. The passenger door opened and the same thing happened there. They demanded our wallets; we gave them. They actually just took the cash out and tossed the wallets back in the car.

Since then I have ALWAYS locked my doors soon after getting in the car and think about when/where I have the windows open.

That was 25 years ago, and I've never had a problem since, despite having been in poor/dangerous neighborhoods many times throughout the years.

kamek · 19 April 2013, 02:56 AM

Wow. Props on thinking quick on your feet and being able to react under so much pressure!

mjclark32 · 19 April 2013, 03:00 AM

Whoa, keep your head on a swivel and stay safe

seand442 · 19 April 2013, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

methinks you need to relocate....

I agree. If this happened to my wife and I, if I didn't immediately start packing when we got home, she would throw her stuff in the car and leave without me.

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 03:07 AM

Crazy actually,was thinking about it today ....17H50 we have this attempted robbery,10min later we are sitting with our host and wife at his beautiful restaurant.The restaurant is right across the street from my property were my wife's medical practice is located.I must admit I did have a STRONG alcoholic beverage !!!

Crime is such a common occurrence affecting all here, that we get blunted to it.... and then we tell ourselves how "lucky" we are that we were not stabbed or shot ???

TswaneNguni · 19 April 2013, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Whoa, keep your head on a swivel and stay safe

First words were ,felt something in my neck "Whats this??"
Cant remember this but my wife said ,I said: "youre,not @#$%$#@ stealing this !!!"

Quite amazing how fast it happens ,how very calm one can be and how the anger then boils over !!!

19 April 2013, 01:04 AM	#1
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Robbed 2 Two weeks ago my briefcase was stolen from my car.Thread: "Robbed" Late yesterday afternoon was driving with my wife in the car.We approached traffic lights to turn right.Just as I turned hand came through a slightly open window and grabbed my WG chain necklace.(No clasp,very strong) I grabbed his hand tight,engaged 1st gear and hit the gas.He slammed the tarmac hard.I made a u-turn and went back for him.All of a sudden three came from the left.They actually CAME for the car !I hit the gas hard and got the hell away. The grabber was the decoy.Grabs the chain to get the car to stop and then the real target by the other three is the passenger side,my wife and her handbag.Luckily they had a moving target and couldn't get to the passenger door in time. Me,wife and chain 1 Robbers 0. This is now the second time, in 13days time.I am "slightly annoyed" !!!

19 April 2013, 01:17 AM	#5
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Wow. Stay safe Chris. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

19 April 2013, 01:27 AM	#8
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Incredible. Closed windows. Locked doors. Knife, stun gun, I don't know. Maybe a lower profile car. Unfortunately you have to adapt to your environment to keep your family safe. You've had 2 warnings. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

19 April 2013, 01:36 AM	#13
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	methinks you need to relocate.... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

19 April 2013, 01:59 AM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	It does sound like it's time to leave and relocate...it's unfortunate that living where you do has become so dangerous. But your lives are more important plus your peace of mind!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

19 April 2013, 01:10 AM	#3
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Is South Africa a generally dangerous place, or are you suffering from some unfortunate luck?

19 April 2013, 01:36 AM	#14
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	wow! you are seeing more action than James Bond!

19 April 2013, 01:38 AM	#15
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Have some scratches on my neck from the grabbers fingernails.Only physical damage,but my wife and I are not ourselves today.

19 April 2013, 01:46 AM	#19
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	If the police won't protect you and your family do it yourself by any means necessary. Or move away.

19 April 2013, 01:57 AM	#22
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	The police most often aren't in the right place at the right time to protect you. They usually end up taking a report and investigating an incident after it happens. I feel that people have the right to protect themselves should have the means to do so, as Bruno states. Frankly I thought that RSA was a safe place. Clearly I was wrong. Guess I would have no way of knowing since I've never been there. I know that you need to watch out for amputees running around though.

19 April 2013, 02:30 AM	#24
jdk123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 88	My gawd man, glad to hear you're ok. __________________ "Of all losses, time is the most irrecuperable, for it could never be redeemed." -King Henry VIII

19 April 2013, 02:54 AM	#25
Hunkules Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: california Posts: 10	When I was a very young adult, I was parked in Boston (very near the bomb site, actually) at 2:30 am, preparing to drive off with a friend. suddenly the door opened and I saw the biggest [sharp weapon] I'd ever seen in my face. The passenger door opened and the same thing happened there. They demanded our wallets; we gave them. They actually just took the cash out and tossed the wallets back in the car. Since then I have ALWAYS locked my doors soon after getting in the car and think about when/where I have the windows open. That was 25 years ago, and I've never had a problem since, despite having been in poor/dangerous neighborhoods many times throughout the years. Last edited by Hunkules; 19 April 2013 at 02:57 AM.. Reason: just saw rules about words not allowed

19 April 2013, 02:56 AM	#26
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	Wow. Props on thinking quick on your feet and being able to react under so much pressure!

19 April 2013, 03:00 AM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Whoa, keep your head on a swivel and stay safe __________________

19 April 2013, 03:07 AM	#29
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Crazy actually,was thinking about it today ....17H50 we have this attempted robbery,10min later we are sitting with our host and wife at his beautiful restaurant.The restaurant is right across the street from my property were my wife's medical practice is located.I must admit I did have a STRONG alcoholic beverage !!! Crime is such a common occurrence affecting all here, that we get blunted to it.... and then we tell ourselves how "lucky" we are that we were not stabbed or shot ???

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