During the morning the new Iphone 5C was released, a group of thieves arrived on scene to rob two men standing in line to get this new iPhone. Interestingly, 1 year 6 months later after our robbery experience, Houston continues to lead by example with maintaining their low-life dump status. People should avoid this disaster zone at all cost. Houston breeds crime and the police in this city are partly responsible for this recurring episode.
As I mentioned on this website many times, we got robbed in Houston on our way to Florida. We never intended to stop in Houston, but by chance we made the mistake to use a gift card we should have saved until reaching Florida.
At around 4:30-5:30pm during April 16, 2012, our car window got broken out in front of the original Carrabba's Italian restaurant located on 3115 Kirby Drive. While being filmed on Carrabba's so-called state-of-the-art surveillance system, the robbers helped themselves to $10,000+ worth of personal possessions. They took my U.S. Passport, Social Security card, Apple computer, digital cameras, purses, luggage, gold jewelry and much more.
This Houston Italian restaurant and the Houston Police turned their back on this crime. They never reviewed the film footage, never followed-up with us, and allowed one of the thieves to continue using a stolen device where another company requested them to submit a legal document to gain access to this criminal's legal information.
Should we blame crime in Houston on thieves? Or can we point the finger at incompetent police and security guards who are too lazy to lift a finger? This robbery was obviously staged. It is likely that security was in on this crime, as several security professionals suggested.
It was broad daylight. Surveillance cameras filmed this crime. Houston Police never followed-up with this case. The restaurant overlooked this crime on their property. Good thing this restaurant continues to make money from their valet parking that should function as traditional parking.
Carrabba's continues to impress us all with leading a movement to lower server salary. This decision in Florida also affected people I know because their hourly pay will be reduced in half. Carrabba's never called back to discuss the robbers on their surveillance footage. They swept this crime under the rug.
Take extra precaution to protect yourself when dining at the Original Carrabba's Italian Grill at 3115 Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas. If we got robbed in the early afternoon, there is a chance you can, too. If you have out-of-state license plates, avoid this area. This restaurant has no empathy for their patrons, as shown in their lack of action to confront this crime. What happens next time? It can be worse.
Carrabba's claimed this robbery was the first on their property. The general manager attempted to compare this crime to another employee who lost their gym bag after a car break-in. There is a big difference in these two crimes, especially the amount of personal possessions stolen and the sensitive documents taken. Why would these robber's take insurance information and registration documents? Their main intent was to connect these documents to a Houston home.
Don't visit Houston. The Iphone cause reminds me that Houston is a wasteland. Crime is out of control in this disaster city. I will never stop in Houston ever again. If I drive through Houston in the future, I will get gas a few hours before and far after this city.
Houston Police could have done more to address this robbery. I gave them excellent information to locate another individual using a device they deregistered and then re-registered in their name. I suppose Houston police are clueless. It took some time to heal from this robbery. I lost a lot of professional writing samples, stories, academic work spanning undergraduate and graduate school and much more.
The Houston robbery at the original Carrabba's Italian Grill is a big learning lesson. If you are brave enough to dine at this restaurant, spend the extra money using the valet service. You may avoid our fate. It is apparent that spending thousands on video equipment and thousands on security per month are wasted at this location. To this day, the Carrabba's corporate never called back nor did the Houston Police. It is a forgotten case that got thrown away.
I thank God this event occurred. Why? It will save others from getting robbed and possibly injured and or killed. What would you do if you saw people stealing your possessions? Most people would confront these criminals and this may end up becoming a crime scene.
If robbers are brave enough to spend time breaking out a window and rummaging inside a car to steal everything in sight, there is nothing that would stop them if a person told them to stop. Never visit Houston on a road trip or a relocation to another state because you are a prime target. According to the security guard that night, there are a network of criminals that hit up exclusive areas to rob cars. It doesn't matter if it is day or night, any person can experience the wrath of these pathetic losers.
Be safe. If you can, do not visit Houston. If you must visit Houston, be extra cautious of your surroundings. As these two customers discovered, Houston criminals are ready to steal your possessions. They won't hesitate to use your credit cards and take your cash. Why work for a living when stealing is lucrative?
Our best advice is to retain your renter's and homeowner's insurance while on your move. If you send an e-mail to cancel by accident, the insurance company will cancel your policy prematurely. This disaster zone breeds an infectious population of criminals that are on a prowl to steal valuables to resell and even hurt you to do this. Houston, Texas is a dump that deserves no respect.
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