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Robbed at Sainsbury’s Chiswick Car park

Good eveningI went to Sainsbury’s this evening 26/2 and got robbed. At 19h30.They smashed my window and took my kids backpack that unfortunately had my wallet inside. If anyone sees a black backpack (orange/red inside) and/or baby clothes (was a grey vest/body, a little knitted cardigan, and some animal leggings) and/or beige wallet. Had no money and cards are cancelled but had mine and the kids identity cards and driving license. If you could keep an eye out I would deeply appreciate it

Fiilipa fantasia ● 58d11 Comments

Fantastic Mark - thanks for your amazing reply about my amazing insight. Truly amazing. In fact I'm amazed that you recognised my amazing insight. Much appreciated. Keep posting those amazing replies.

Brian Coyle ● 44d

What did the police say?

Stewart Jones ● 45d

Fiilipa fantasia?

Stewart Jones ● 45d

Well I hope your car remains safe but you are taking a risk, each to their own.

Janice Evans ● 45d

Thanks for sharing that amazing insight Brian. Janice, I think there are basically two sorts of people who break into cars — the desperate who try car doors until they find one that is unlocked or the specialist thief who will only break in if they know there is a potentially high value item inside. I always leave bags in my car and don't get broken into because I'm pretty sure they won't break the glass and set off the alarm on the off chance there is something valuable inside (which there won't be).

Mark Evans ● 45d

Leaving ones wallet inside your car when you get out and go somewhere, doesn't sound like a particularly good idea.

Brian Coyle ● 47d

Yes they have ways to check for items but they often take things of not much value Mark, sometimes just bags of paperwork etc., or sports kits.

Janice Evans ● 49d

It is rare for thieves to break into a car on the off chance of finding something valuable. They generally scan for bluetooth signals to see if there is any device hidden inside.  Filippa mentions her card was in the bag. I'm not 100% sure but I think it is also possible to use an NFC card reading device to detect the presence of a card and with contactless payment that can instantly used before it is blocked. 

Mark Evans ● 49d

Best not to leave anything on view in cars, it's sometimes difficult when you have passengers as they may leave items on the back seats so always check before you leave your vehicle.  Also never put your jacket on the back of a chair when eating out, or send it to a cloakroom, my friend had to run after a woman leaving a restaurant with her coat that she had left safelyshe thought in their cloakroom, I did tell her not to and she just said yeah it's o.k , no it wasn't, keep your coats close by or on your lap, jackets on the back of chairs have wallets stolen, also bags keep them nearby or wear crossbody bag if eating out.  My friend did get her coat back without a fight fortunately.

Janice Evans ● 51d

That's a good suggestion Mark.Another bag disposal area in the past was the alleyway off Rugby Roadat the top of The Avenue, north Chiswick. A gateway to an Acton Estate.

Jim Lawes ● 51d

Often when thieves steal a bag they will make for an alleyway so that they can check out its contents without being observed on CCTV or by a passing motorist. They then dump the bag there. The closest to this theft would be the ones off Wellesley Road so it would be worth checking there — you can regularly see bags on the otherside of the fence under the railway tracks. Otherwise try the alley by the railbridge near South Acton station.

Mark Evans ● 52d