I was visualizing hot milo and bread, took some medicine for my fever and flu, wrap myself in the blanket while doing some work. The deadline is today so I have no choice but to complete the course outlines. All that visual images disappear when I saw the grill on my door was damaged, the door slightly ajar. Only about 2-3 months back, Ben's house was broken into and I accompanied her and her house mate make police report, get the police photographer to take photos of the broken grill and went to another police station to meet with the investigating officer.
I quickly went in without thinking that maybe the burglar could still be inside. Lucky for me he/she or they were not. My personal laptop was gone, the master bedroom was ransacked especially on the the shelves where I put all my accessories. A gold bangle, gold ring, and all my accessory brooches and bracelets (new, old, cheap, expensive)... all gone. They missed one pair of brooch on top of one of the shelves and I have another pair which I was wearing. So now I only have 2 pairs of brooch. They missed my digital camera and also did not take my passport. I'm thankful for small miracles. Oh... they did not take any other electrical equipments too.
I called a few people but none of them reachable except the landlady. She can't come though and I was worried about finding people to repair the door that night. The landlady suggested the apartment maintenance people but I never knew if they exist. I have stayed here for 3 years and never heard of them. All I can think of was the security guard. I switch off the lights and leave my apartment the way I found it.
The guards were very helpful despite not doing their job properly. They are not supposed to allow cars without the apartment sticker inside the area unless they leave their drivers license at the guard house but they have not done that for many months already. Even if the guard did what they're supposed to do, it still didn't mean anything if it is an inside job. Anybody could rent a place and check out hundreds of vulnerable looking apartment unit that they can break into when it is convenient. Anyway, the guards suggested I buy a new door lock and they can help fix my door. They refuse to take any money for it.
Feeling better I can at least lock the door, I went to the police station to make a report. Did you know Sg. Buloh police station is located at a godforsaken place? I went there once before and that was during day time. I have to ask direction from one safe-looking guy yesterday. The lady constable was very helpful and efficient. It was a different experience when I accompanied Ben last time. She then asked me to go back and wait for the investigating officer to come with the photographer.
I couldn't find my way back to the main road. I probably drove around aimlessly for about 15 minutes before I saw another safe-looking guy to ask for direction. Normally I have no problem with directions to go back when driving except when I was already very tired. I didn't notice any lady walking around that area. Saw a few in shops but the road was too narrow for me to park and ask for direction. Furthermore, the door handle of the car broke when I went to buy the door lock. It can't be opened from outside so I have to open from the passenger side. Just in case I need to make a fast exit with the car, I might have some trouble there.
I reached home safely at about 9.30-9.45. The police came at 10.30. By then I managed to talk/sms to family and friends. Most asked the same question, "Apa yang hilang?". I was quite calm yesterday. I have no time to feel anything. I just went through the process of doing whatever I have to do mechanically. I sms my colleague telling him I can't meet the deadline because my laptop was gone. This morning, everyone at the office asked about the break-in. I still have to continue conducting my training and it is quite difficult to focus initially.
I went to fix my car door after work just now so another worry is off my mind. I have another training tomorrow and my deadline has been extended until tonight but here I am blogging. I have to let it out because today I have some time to feel something.
Nobody came to accompany me yesterday. While I understand the situation of some people, like Ben who did not have a car here in KL, family members who stayed quite a distance, cik abang stuck in a jam, I did not inform that many people either, and I could handle things on my own... I still would appreciate the moral support. It is quite sad isn't it? None think it is important enough probably. What if I died, or got murdered... na'uzubillah... even if they do come under that circumstances, I'd be too dead to appreciate the gesture. The more I think about it... I better not think too much. I still have many course outline to complete tonight.
I'm thankful it was not something worse like snatch theft that causes injury or any other scenario that can cause death other than natural cause.
I'm using my office laptop now. I just realized the burglar took my streamyx cable too. Sigh! Consider dial-up a small miracle for me eventhough it is extremely slow. Without internet connection would be worse isn't it? OK... better continue with my work.