Insecure Property

pollensa dude · #1 21-08-2008, 15:18

We are just back from a holiday with a certain company who I will not mention. Security on the property was inadequate and subsequently we were robbed to the value of £2000 in euros when we went out one night for dinner - on our second night at the villa. It was between pollensa and puerto pollensa on a hillside - the gates were like ladders and could not be locked. The property is prestige and worth well on the way to one million euros. They entered the property by the shutters on the 1st floor bedroom using force and kicked the door open. They hacked the safe but only stole cash. The villa was insecure and should not have been rented out. We spent a day at the police station and going to the western union to collect new traveler's cheques.

Belladonna · #2 21-08-2008, 16:28

I am so sorry to hear that. Have nothing constructive to say that will help - but just knowing it can happen to any one of us at any time makes me feel extra sorry. Have been through it ourselves to a lesser degree - video camera and cash one stormy night. Hope it didnt totally ruin your holiday.

JEPSET · #3 21-08-2008, 17:33

This happened to us last year. We only had cash stolen from the locked safe. We didn't let it spoil our holiday to be honest i think if these individuals want to break in to properties they will no matter what security measures are taken. The only lesson we have learnt is not to take anything of sentimental value and get cash from the hole in the wall as and when needed. Hope it didn't spoil your holiday. Seems this sort of thing is happening more and more. Very sad.

Harters · #4 21-08-2008, 17:38

Burglars will target places they reckon they're going to find stuff - like the better quality houses. We've been "done" twice at home. We've got good locks, strong doors and an alarm. Last time, they just ripped out the whole kitchen window.

Disorderly · #5 21-08-2008, 18:46

Please "name and shame" Pollensa Dude. We had a similar experience last year with a property rented from Villa Parade, but to be fair the security is the villa owner's responsibility, and as it is their home during the winter months there's not a lot that can be done.

As other have said, commited thieves will get in, no matter what.

I reckoned that "lightning doesn't strike....etc" and went back to the same villa this year with no problems.

So sorry you had such a bad experience.