My car has been stolen!

How awful. I'm sorry that happened.

Believe me, guys, NOTHING works here like it does in normal places! An hour ago -, just after coming offline, I was all elated because I had a message from the organisation I used to work for to say they had had a call from the Serbian police to say they had my car! Great, but they didn't say where. So I called the police here and they called Serbia, only to tell me that the Serbian police had no record of my car, stolen or found. So I called the person who took the message (my successor at ICMP) and she told me that this caller said he was the police and had my car and wanted my number, which she refused to give. Then he hung up. And he called again, several times, and each time wanted a number for me but wouldn't give his on various pretexts - he was on a mobile, out of the office, etc. Anyway, I have passed all this on to the detective here, who said it was the thief, who wanted my number so he could demand a ransom for the car! It is apparently very common. On Monday we can probably get the telephone company to trace the number of hte call, buut meanwhile the police said the thieves may contact me by mail, so to watch out for that. I guess an old business card must have been in the car, which is why they called my old number at the office. My address is on the insurance certificate, also in the car. It's a bit scary as I am alone in the house this weekend, which normally I don't mind at all.

Oh Jenny! I'm so sorry to hear this, you must be so devastated! It's bad enough that the car goes, but to loose other things too and for them to have your details It is always so inconvenient too!

Maybe they are hoping to sell the car back to you?! This will give the police some good lead - if they keep calling you!

I hope you get your car back in one piece and everything that was inside it!

Please stay safe and let us know what happens!

Good Grief...these are really bad guys. Please be careful.

You certainly have had an eventful week - not the kind of events one would welcome.

I assumed things would be much different there and that the chances of you getting your car back are pretty slim. I hope your insurance covers the carrier and horse equipment.

Do you know anyone who can come and stay with you this weekend? If I was closer I'd come over and bring my cast iron frying pan for protection.

Hugs to you Jenny - and of course the girls (extra kiss for pretty Persil )

That's a complete bummer, Jenny!! I'm sorry you're having to deal with this, and hope things get sorted out without TOOOOOO much trouble or delay. That's a good idea from Linda to get someone to stay with you. The moral support would not go amiss, even if nothing untoward happens.

Oh this is awful!!!! I'm so sorry. I hope they are able to catch them!

My landlord is here this morning, as they are doing some repairs to the roof. But more importantly, a police car keeps coming round, stopping a few minutes outside, and then going off again. It certainly pays to have friends in the right places - I am sure they would not do that for just anyone who had their car stolen! Dr Ganic (my boss and Chancellor of the University who was President of Bosnia during part of the war) has been on the phone this morning too. He is pulling every contact he has to get it back. I almost feel sorry for what will happen to them if they get caught!

But it is so easy to feel paranoid. I was actually scared letting the cats out this morning - loads of 'what if?' questions like 'maybe they will catnap the girls next?', but I know that is silly, especially since I am here all day. Now I can do nothing but wait.

I just saw this...I am so sorry I am glad you have this particular boss...whatever it takes to both protect you, and get your car back!

Oh Jenny, that is awful!

That's terrible about your car, sorry to hear that you are having bad times...I'll send good vibes your way {{{{ }}}}

What a terrible thing to happen! I hope your car is recovered soon.
((Hugs)) and safety vibes to you!!!

Jenny.

I'm so sorry about you not feeling safe. I would feel uneasy, too. Just want you to know you have a lot of support here

Holy moly! What a bummer! I hope that they get your car back in one piece and the people who took it get everything they have coming to them!

Jenny, I am so so sorry. You are SUCH a sweet and giving person too. Where is my shotgun! I'm coming over! No, really, I hope it's found or you get some relief fromt his stress. I am truly sorry!!!!