You can see the broken FM transmitter in the foreground
I always like to learn about new things and new terminology, but this is one that I wish I could only read about. A “smash and grab” was what the police officer told us happened to our car on Monday. Basically, someone broke into our car while my wife was at work. This is the first time we’ve been the victim of a crime, so I’m not sure if our experiences are normal or not.
I guess I should be upset with the person (whom I just assume is a male) who perpetrated this act. But that’s just some nameless, faceless person. I’m probably more upset with well-intentioned people who offer advice or ask questions:
- Where did you park? My wife was parked at work - in an elementary school parking lot! Normally, I’d consider that a pretty safe place to leave a vehicle.
- What did you have in plain view (that would make someone want to break in)? Not much. 4 year-old iPod headphones, an iPod holder, an FM transmitter (which was broken in the getaway), and an iPod car charger. Honestly, this stuff was worth (maybe) $50. I didn’t even like it and would have gladly given it away.
But that’s not the point. I think what is lost on most people is the fact that we are the victims here. It shouldn’t matter where we parked or what someone could have seen. The culprit was the one who committed a crime here. And that’s the person who is in the wrong – not us.
We did, however, appreciate those of you who sympathized with us, especially those who have had similar experiences. Two days, lots of glass shards, and $224.03 later, the window is back to normal. Despite the inconvenience and my complaining, we should be grateful the car wasn’t stolen – hey, it is a Honda. That would’ve been an even bigger hassle.
The Vice Principal helped my wife clean most of this mess up
A view from the passenger side
Mahalo!
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That sucks C-
When I was dorming at UH, I had to park my car on Dole St. I remember seeing many cars that had been victimized in a similar fashion.
I always left my door unlocked just so that someone wouldn't do that...
Well go figure about half way through my 2nd year on campus... someone did the exact same thing to my car!
The door was UNLOCKED and THEY TOOK NOTHING... Only searched for things... cause I never left anything in my car!
Effing Punks... at the time I was a pretty broke student so I went about a month with plastic over my window!
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