Carjackings: stay vigilant

Carjackings: stay vigilant
by airborneirish (2021-09-28 12:55:24)
Edited on 2021-09-28 22:40:33

The old saw of "it can happen to anyone" is effective at downplaying the impact of crime and tragedy until of course you are the victim. Last night, three guys attempted to car jack me in my garage. If it were not for Rudy, our 11 lbs. miniature schnauzer, attacking and giving me enough time to escape they would have been successful.

I'm fine, but I am distressed out about what could have happened if I let one of my kids join me or if my wife instead had run the errand. Here is what happened.

Stay vigilant

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Replies:

Very scary. So glad that you are ok! * - kellykapowski 2021-10-02 15:01:25
Was a Juror in a Carjacking case. What I learned - NotraDom77 2021-09-29 13:05:41
- Somewhat related to this - gozer 2021-09-29 14:48:11
  - There is some very good and simple advice in your post. - milhouse 2021-09-29 17:45:20
  - Agree 100% - this is what I meant by Iraq training kicking i - airborneirish 2021-09-29 15:44:13
- Similar to moffs story. Good point to share. * - airborneirish 2021-09-29 14:39:17
  - Thanks for pointing out Moff's post... - NotraDom77 2021-09-29 18:59:20
That's terrifying. - potatohouse 2021-09-29 10:27:22
You are a cool customer. I would soil my britches. * - Shifty 2021-09-29 10:14:02
Well Written - REDLINECCL 2021-09-29 09:42:19
Wow. Rudy getting extra walks and treats! Issues everywhere - sirket 2021-09-29 09:37:15
Very happy you’re okay but sorry you experienced it * - acrossdmiddle 2021-09-29 08:43:12
Really happy you're okay, man - ndzippy 2021-09-28 23:19:21
The scariest thing about your post - WilfordBrimley 2021-09-28 21:09:48
- My 40th birthday was during lockdown - airborneirish 2021-09-28 21:11:07
  - Well, crap. Mine was just as lockdowns were starting. * - bc_nd 2021-09-29 12:49:23
  - I'm part of this club too - captaineclectic 2021-09-29 10:13:06
  - So was mine. - GoldCoastIrish 2021-09-29 09:27:43
  - Yeah - Molly Maguires 2021-09-29 06:10:07
    - Being hyper-vigilant is super draining... - NavyJoe 2021-09-29 08:39:40
      - Tell me about it... - ewillND 2021-10-02 14:40:32
  - You and Jack Benny. - The Holtz Room 2021-09-28 21:56:55
Let me join the chorus of those thankful for the outcome. - Moff 2021-09-28 20:55:14
- Everyone should read this post - NotraDom77 2021-09-29 19:07:30
Holy sh!t! Glad you are OK. Yay Rudy and all schnauzers! * - Moose84 2021-09-28 20:06:19
I'm glad you are okay and not to make light - LocalSubAlum 2021-09-28 19:42:13
Wow. Glad it turned out for the better... - Kbyrnes 2021-09-28 19:31:28
Glad you, and Rudy, and your family are safe! * - Endthecursein05 2021-09-28 19:12:00
Very, very glad you're ok. - goirish89 2021-09-28 18:05:05
Glad everything turned out well - builderbob 2021-09-28 17:58:25
Good things to remember for me. - revressbo 2021-09-28 17:54:47
That's crazy. Glad you and your family are safe. - BottleofRed 2021-09-28 17:24:28
Told my wife this story, she said she heard it on SD radio - ballb4all 2021-09-28 17:17:45
One other lesson: FP means fleet plate - airborneirish 2021-09-28 16:53:43
I've thought about being in that situation and would drive - Jvan 2021-09-28 16:24:04
- I have also given it some thought. - Bruno95 2021-09-28 18:54:11
  - You're the best. - potatohouse 2021-09-29 10:31:14
  - Not to ask an indelicate question - OGerry 2021-09-29 09:46:23
  - My wife was not awakened by her alarm this AM - El Kabong 2021-09-29 09:02:14
  - HOF post. - No Right Turn on Red 2021-09-28 23:59:29
  - I needed a laugh today - Fifthhorseman 2021-09-28 21:00:05
  - You are an NDNation treasure. * - jakam31 2021-09-28 19:27:06
  - Funny thing. I know that parking lot. It was a K-Mart LONG - The Holtz Room 2021-09-28 19:11:05
  - Amazing * - airborneirish 2021-09-28 19:02:10
  - Where do you come up with this? * - Giggity_Giggity 2021-09-28 18:56:46
    - Do you really want the answer? * - cujays96 2021-09-29 08:45:33
Prays of thanksgiving that things didn’t go worse for you - tar 2021-09-28 16:23:09
Rudy the wonder dog. Glad things turned out OK * - Santos L Halper 2021-09-28 16:11:56
- Ah what a great dag, he is. * - Inigomontoya 2021-09-28 16:28:29
Bill Murray on dogs: - irishrock 2021-09-28 16:00:56
- I have a T shirt that says.... - Marine Domer 2021-09-28 16:13:06
  - I bet you would - irishrock 2021-09-28 16:16:10
    - Very true, as I await a call from the vet.... - Marine Domer 2021-09-28 16:25:17
      - My beagle’s having heart issues too. - kormal 2021-09-28 17:26:17
        Thank you. My wife got me hooked on beagles.... - Marine Domer 2021-09-28 17:32:17
      - best of luck...a loyal dog is one of life's true blessings - irishrock 2021-09-28 16:47:45
        Thank you. Great poem. She has congestive heart failure... - Marine Domer 2021-09-28 17:07:01
      - So it's one vet to another then. * - PWK2 2021-09-28 16:43:18
        I see what you did there. * - Marine Domer 2021-09-28 17:04:32
Definitely glad you're ok. Glad the response was quick - ravenium 2021-09-28 15:53:58
RUDY RUDY RUDY RUDY RUDY * - doug dascenzo 2021-09-28 15:53:04
- Golf clap! * - otters92 2021-09-28 15:56:36
  - Actually "slow clap" * - ndaero93 2021-09-28 17:16:28
Thank God you all are safe. Dog, man’s best friend! * - EmilT76 2021-09-28 15:51:42
Wow. Glad you’re ok. * - MobileIrish 2021-09-28 15:31:57
I'm so sorry that happened to you - reilly 2021-09-28 15:13:05
Good to hear OK. This is not the Chicago I moved to in - Raoul 2021-09-28 15:08:36
Wow…Just…Wow. Glad you and your family are safe * - Frank Drebin 2021-09-28 15:04:00
Glad you’re ok and thanks for sharing. * - Stonebreaker9 2021-09-28 15:01:23
Great advice and thanks for sharing. Glad you are ok. - irishintheville 2021-09-28 14:42:01
Glad you're safe...I'll buy your dog a beer when I see him * - 206er 2021-09-28 14:39:55
Glad you're all right. Couple questions - El Kabong 2021-09-28 14:38:02
- Trolling. They hit three people including me in 20 minutes - airborneirish 2021-09-28 14:48:04
Holy shit. Thank goodness you are safe * - Ty Webb 2021-09-28 14:36:55
Curious, do you have firearms in the house? * - Inigomontoya 2021-09-28 14:34:41
- * * - airborneirish 2021-09-28 15:42:40
  - I prescribe to that as well. Got rid of it after first born. * - Inigomontoya 2021-09-28 16:27:44
    - Ok, I read that as "got rid OF the first born" * - 88_92WSND 2021-09-28 17:37:10
Wow. Echoing those below, glad you're ok. Advice accepted. * - knutesteen 2021-09-28 14:33:29
Article Reference - jh_chi 2021-09-28 14:29:54
- Yes these are the guys * - airborneirish 2021-09-28 14:48:43
  - 25 years ago I lived at 2019 N. Cleveland.... - Marine Domer 2021-09-28 17:04:03
    - Other two people hit were at 1900 Howe and by twin anchors - airborneirish 2021-09-28 18:53:44
      - Life is better in DuPage County. * - Marine Domer 2021-09-29 15:16:33
Holy crap! Glad you and the family are ok. - The Holtz Room 2021-09-28 14:25:12
The good news is that you and Rudy are ok! One ... - Barney68 2021-09-28 14:23:45
- I *think* you meant that differently than you wrote it. * - milhouse 2021-09-28 17:34:21
I'm sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself. - flapjack 2021-09-28 14:19:09
Wow glad youre ok - actionman 2021-09-28 14:06:18
Glad you're ok. - Nyirish08 2021-09-28 13:55:14
Miniature schnauzer, gargantuan balls. - 105Marquette 2021-09-28 13:50:10
Horrible story. Great ending. Glad you're safe. That dog - RagingBull 2021-09-28 13:28:49
I have a miniature schnauzer - Lucy. - emd811 2021-09-28 13:28:03
Damn, that's crazy. Always listen to your fear, folks. - Giggity_Giggity 2021-09-28 13:26:20
Happy you are safe * - saintapollonia 2021-09-28 13:25:11
Glad that you are okay. - EricCartman 2021-09-28 13:23:22
Yikes dude. Glad you're ok. - LondonDomer 2021-09-28 13:20:37
- It’s the little dogs who are nasty little cusses - gozer 2021-09-28 14:58:17
- Hah I did have my 82nd shirt on and was calm / tried to take - airborneirish 2021-09-28 13:30:49
glad you are ok. Crazy story. * - DBCooper 2021-09-28 13:16:26
Wow, I’m sorry you’ve been through that. - irishsundevil 2021-09-28 13:15:59
So glad you are okay. Did they take your belongings? * - SMC1984 2021-09-28 13:15:46
- No they left them behind and didn’t harm Rudy. * - airborneirish 2021-09-28 13:28:00
In your text last night Rudy was 9 lbs - mintirish 2021-09-28 13:14:38
- You said to feed him a steak. * - airborneirish 2021-09-28 13:26:38
- His balls grew by 2lbs * - irishsundevil 2021-09-28 13:20:02
  - Well done, sir. * - Moose84 2021-09-28 20:15:57
I'm very glad you and your family are safe - baronbutler 2021-09-28 13:13:12
Glad you're okay, buddy. - Rockbrig97 2021-09-28 13:12:37
One of my city nightmares. - CMillar 2021-09-28 13:11:31
Glad you're ok * - SoCaliDomer 2021-09-28 13:06:49
Yikes, glad you're ok - Smokin_Clover 2021-09-28 13:06:41
Holy - VTND 2021-09-28 13:05:15
Holy crap. I'm glad you're OK. * - milhouse 2021-09-28 13:04:19
Sorry to read this post, but glad you and Rudy are both ok. - ndroman21 2021-09-28 13:03:33
- Normally I do that. I was in the process of doing so * - airborneirish 2021-09-28 13:08:12
Yow. Glad you're okay. - PWK2 2021-09-28 13:03:02