Comments on: The story behind my stolen laptop

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:14:05 +0000

I know how you feel. Last year at the York Hilton, while attending my friendÃ¯Â¿Â½s Aunts wedding, I lost an expensive pearl necklace that had belonged to my grandmother. Everyone says the clasp broke, but I cannot believe no one found it. However, I do remember dancing with this dreamy bloke who suggested I wear my hair up. He reached up the back of my neck and lifted my hair as he spoke. I remember feeling a tingle down the back of my neck. Now, I thought I knew what caused the tingly feeling, but, it was soon after that dance when I noticed my necklace was missing. Nor was I able to track him down, though the reception was quite large. Actually, I heard that a real diamond necklace had also come up missing much later that same evening. Hmmmm.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:41:59 +0000

When I moved from the UK I left a lot of my precious belongings with a friend a huge book of CD and souveniers from aroung Europe. She said she would mail them….she kept them and won’t even answer me.

When I was moving last August in CA. someone stole my laptop, my jewelry, my hard drive, makeup…even my glasses. I think that was someone I considered a friend too. Insurance covered none of the UK stuff and most of the US stuff (short of 400 dollars).

I really don’t know how to move on from these events or how to trust people or myself. I came across your blog acidentally. What did you end up doing to move on?

P.S. The serial number on my Dell Inspiron 5150 is FCW6851

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:24:39 +0000

Wow, this blog spoke to me. My laptop was taken from my car yesterday in broad daylight. We think it must have been the truck next to me at the restaurant because whoever it was had a hammer at the ready. THey even took the sweater it was hiding under. Thanks for writing what I have been thinking. Every word!

By: Fred

Fred — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:05:08 +0000

I, too had my laptop stolen from my car. I can fully relate to your feelings of anger and helplessness. I keep trying to put the incident behind me, but the anger I feel will not go away. Knowing that someone is using my computer right now infuriates me. Also having to pay for their breaking my car window makes me want to puke.

By: Lauri Sandquist

Lauri Sandquist — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:56:47 +0000

Julie,

Oh man… I read your story today and like everyone else, know exactly where youre coming from. Those of us who ‘live online’ can very much appreciate your loss.

I’m so sorry this happened to you and I hope youre able to resolve it for your own sanity down the road.

Lauri

By: Bill Harris

Bill Harris — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:39:32 +0000

Julie, that’s really bad and sad news, but I sense your ability to write about it authentically and to move on will serve you well.

Still, I expect it still hurts. Take care, and hang in there.

Bill

By: Elliot Lee

Elliot Lee — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:39:12 +0000

I read your entire story. It inspired me. I don’t know if you still read my blog, but here it is. When I have time, I’ll listen to your keynote.

Best wishes,
Elliot

By: SP

SP — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:42:44 +0000

Congratulations to the thieves that have broken into our Bethnal Green (london) flat not once, but twice in a 6 month period. You hit the jackpot this time. Not only did you get my 15? G4 Powerbook, but you also got my flatmate?s brand new Dell ? which was a replacement for the when you broke in 5 months earlier (September 2005) earlier and robbed us.

Fortunately, I was lucky enough to have my (old, pictured) Powerbook at work with me so it didn?t get stolen. I was not so lucky this time. The computer that I got for Christmas 2005 was stolen. Hey, we got a Chubb (double lock) and we took precautions. How were we supposed to know that you would use a CHAINSAW AND DRILL TO CUT THROUGH THE METAL BARS AND BREAK IN TROUGH THE WINDOW?

And how considerate of you to put the chain on the door so we couldn?t get in!

My laptop was ?hidden? underneath the covers of my bed. It was lying right next to my vibrator. At the very least THANK YOU FOR NOT STEALING MY VIBRATOR AS WELL! As I can honestly say, it?s brought me more enjoyment than my computer (if only my computer cost as much as the Rampant Rabbit Thruster)

You also stole my iSight camera (Serial 6M5492EPSGK) and my Olypmus C-730 Camera purchased last week. And if I get home and my $100 Apple Gift Card is gone too I?m gonna throw a strop!

We have also informed Apple UK & USA of the laptop serial number (W85422JKU34). And now, of course, this laptop is recorded as STOLEN on Apple’s international database meaning that it can not be repaired by an Apple Service Centre anywhere in the world. If the laptop is dropped at an Apple Service Centre then Apple will notify the local police and the laptop will be seized.

The Powerbook is easily identifiable because there is something (I won?t say what) clearly visible on the underside of the machine.

Ok, so this post may not get my laptop back. But maybe I have put a smile on someone?s face because I?ve had such a sh*t day.

If anyone on ebay is bidding on a Powerbook, please take a moment to consider that it might be mine that was stolen. Ask for the serial number

I am offering a ?1000 reward for the safe return of my machine. No questions asked.

I can be reached at stolenpowerbook@gmail.com or call me at 020 7900 6526

(+442079006526)

By: Lisa Canter

Lisa Canter — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:00:44 +0000

I was so sorry to hear of your troubles. May you get enough insurance to buy an even better machine – thus turning it all around!
Lisa

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:21:01 +0000

Wow, thank you, everyone! I will try to respond to each of you as I can, and please know that each comment meant a lot to me! Thanks!