BREAK INS!

[Diverbaz 1]

2 of the apartments next door to us were entered on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, these are turkish owned/occupied and not in a tourist area, money and phones stolen. The windows of both apartments were open so not exactly a break in.  It is happening everywhere, not just to holiday villas/apartments. Be on your guard.


Baz

[Woodies]

Further update to the burglaries at Olive Garden this morning. The two apartment owners, after having reported the matter to the Jandarma and having made statements, were informed by the Jandarma, that they strongly suspect someone from the village is responsible.
At the suggestion from one of these apt owners, I would like to throw open to comments, the idea of a reward for the arrest and subsequent prosecution of those responsible for the burglaries. His idea would be those that have been burgled, and for anyone else who feels they would like to contribute, to put forward a sum of about 100tl, which together in the Uzumlu area alone, would amount to in excess of 3000tl. If the Jandarma are correct in their assumption, that someone from the village is responsible, then someone else must also surely know who is responsible for these burglaries. This reward would be a tempting sum, for someone to come forward with a name or two. I do not know if this action, is totally legal in Turkey, but as said before, it is at this stage, just a suggestion. I look forward to any comments/suggestions.

[tinkerman]

I would have thought if anyone knew who did it they would let you know for 100ytl, 3,000 seems a bit extreme.

[c1]

We and any one else be they Turks,Germans who look like they may have somthing to steal are prey to these people. where do they fence this stuff? and what have the police done? As its no good marking your kit with marker pens which show up under infa red as it would seem the police don't some at this from that angle.Unfortunalty it will take a loss of life for this to be stopped, and I don't think this is a one man crime way.
how many tomes have barman asked you where you are staying? you in all innocence tell them, they could then phone their mate to clear you out, while he the barman keeps you at the bar.
On a lightly note if one of the thieves is looking at this I could do with new LCD big screen tv.

[Woodies]

It would seem from the minimal amount of replies, that the reward scheme is a non-starter. In this case I can only hope, that those that have not been broken into (yet), have taken advice from others, re- their personal security, and not come on here, bemoaning their fate.
I also feel that the word should be spread around the village, that local businesses will suffer due to the rife crime wave re-burglaries, in that Brits and others I have spoken to are afraid to leave their properties, for fear of being broken into. Those I have spoken to, have said thay will eat in their homes, and use local amenities minimally, until those responsible, have been caught, or offered up, by those in the know. Friends of those recently burgled, have already stated, they have no intention of returning to this village in the future, and feel their holiday has been completely spolit, due to the actions of these toerags.
I and others, think more pressure needs to be put upon local people to name names to the Jandarma, and stop this rot, before it deters any more tourists and residents from enjoying, this once idealic village.

[peecee]

Woodies, whilst appreciating your logic behind a reward scheme I think it would cause a lot of antaganism in the village.  How do you know that Ali/Moh'd/Rashid down the road won't report someone to the Jandarma because he doesn't like him and wants him to be visited by the Jandarma?.  And to suspect someone is completely different from being able to prove it.
If I was doing all these breakins I wouldn't go advertising the fact.
At the end of the day whilst most people think it is local it could be people (and there has to be more than one) from Calis, Gunlukbasi etc having a scout round during the day and then coming back at night.  Nobody really knows.
I for one won't boycott the village because of this.  Most of the village people here are good, honest folk who, I think, are as disgusted by this as we are.  
Perhaps it's better not to advertise your movements, where you're staying etc and tell your guests, rental people etc. not to be too 'open' to friendly waiters or whoever.

[peecee]

There is one more thing I would like to add and this will probably get people up in arms  These breakins only ever happen during the tourist season so I suppose it's reasonable to assume the tourists/guests are the main targets.  Surely it's the responsibility of the house owners to warn the 'guests' of the problem, tell them lock away all valuables and provide a safe for them?  After all, if I'm staying in an hotel I don't leave valuables lying around my room

[lanky]

Because of the high level of corruption in officialdom, i dont think the reward suggestion would work. I feel a boycot of all shops, restaurants etc, for one month, would achieve far greater results. If the locals really do like us being here, and are all honest folk, you would not need to bribe them to help us. I dont think a boycott is really going to happen though, as it would take all us foreigners pulling in the same direction. If i sound a little sceptical, how many people attended the meeting with the Mayor at the Wine House recently. It seems quiz nights and barbecues take precedence over protecting ourselves.

[kevin3]

Just a thought,but what happens if all the Turkish businesses in Uzumlu boycott all British people for 12 months for acting so bloody daft.?
Just another thought.British burglars take holidays.!!!

[Scunner]

That's a pretty ridiculous post. I am sure burglaries take place where I live, and I'm not going to use the Scottish newsagents or bakery near my house until something is done about them.

Ludicrous.