Rescuing Badges

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by kappa2
I think that the reason why so many badges get stolen is because it is an easy steal. Thefts often happen in such a manner that the owners aren't aware. The most common way to steal in the last year has been to head straight for the jewelry box, grab a handful, and leave before anyone is the wiser and it could be months before anyone is missing.

This is probably an abnormal thing to do, but I'm really paranoid of being robbed or burglarized.

I don't keep my real jewelry, my badges, and my sentimental pieces in a regular jewelry box on top of a dresser or vanity.

I keep those in a jewelry roll-up bag or box (for earrings & rings) and have it hidden in my apartment. While it is still possible for thieves to find it, it's not as obvious so if they are in a hurry the chances that they find it are slimmer.

[KunjaPrincess]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

This is probably an abnormal thing to do, but I'm really paranoid of being robbed or burglarized.

I don't keep my real jewelry, my badges, and my sentimental pieces in a regular jewelry box on top of a dresser or vanity.

I keep those in a jewelry roll-up bag or box (for earrings & rings) and have it hidden in my apartment. While it is still possible for thieves to find it, it's not as obvious so if they are in a hurry the chances that they find it are slimmer.

That's not so abnormal. Mine is kept in a similar way. Everyday (Cheap) stuff is in my jewellry box. THe good stuff that I don't wear much is hidden ina roll thing my mom got me years ago. She keeps hers the same way.

[Denise_DPhiE]

I like the "hide in plain sight rule". In the late 1990s, I got robbed. My sorority pins were on a felt board on top of dresser near jewelry box. They were still there when I got home. First clue to the police, theif did not go to college. They must have thought I was a snob but turns out I was right. Crackhead Bob was a High School drop out looking for drug $ (he worked for daddy's architecture business and walked the neighborhood at lunchtime looking for drug $). . He got caught selling my stuff at a jewelry store. Too bad for me that daddy kept him out of jail. Long story short, I got back my other gold jewelry six months later after the case was closed.