Over 2 years ago, we dined at the original Carrabba's on Kirby Street in Houston, Texas. It was the biggest mistake ever since robbers decided to break out of window of my car and wipe us out. They took an Apple laptop, jewelry, clothes, electronics, purses, U.S. Passport, and much more. The total value of these stolen items totaled $15,000.
On Tax Day in 2012, we never expected to lose everything we owned. Our relocation went from bad to extremely worse. Carrabba's eventually swept this first-time robbery under the rug. Their private security office who also worked for the Houston Police Department mentioned that Carrabba's ownership and he would review the robbery footage.
Guess what happened? This surveillance footage must have been destroyed to protect the identity of the thieves. We never heard anything more about this robbery again. The Houston Police Department never sent a letterhead request to get information from a particular company who had the username of an individual using one of the stolen electronic devices. Better yet, Carrabba's moved past this robbery and had the nerve to compare it to an employee losing their gym bag after a break-in.
I regret that I didn't use this Carrabba's gift card in Denver, Colorado. If we never stopped in the Houston wastelands, there is a strong possibility we would still have possession of our valuable belongings. There would be no need to replace the broken driver door window. Moreover, I wouldn't need to drive without sleeping from Houston, Texas to Central Florida. Because we didn't have a driver window, it was unsafe to pull over anywhere to sleep.
This robbery at the original Carrabba's-owned parking facility should have never taken place. We felt there was something wrong with this location and should've went with our instincts. I never replaced my U.S. Passport and Social Security Card. It took me nearly 8 months to replace my Apple laptop, which my mother gave me as a birthday and Christmas gift.
On April 16, 2014, we reflected back two years ago where some unknown thieves robbed us blind while we dined inside a Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurant in the late afternoon. You would never think that a place with security (were missing for a few hours on this day), state-of-the-art surveillance system and the time of the day (4-5pm in Spring) could translate into a major loss.
On April 16, 2012, we stopped at the original Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurant located on Kirby Street in Houston, Texas. While we dined in this restaurant, thieves broke out the driver window and took all of our belongings valued at $15,000. At one point in the restaurant, the server made a mistake with closing out the bill. We stayed in this restaurant much longer than expected.
By 5pm - with daylight still present - we found a security guard assessing the scene. We noticed the window broken and all of our possessions were gone. This security guard began to harass me, requesting me to prove that I wasn't some Houston resident. He pressured me to documents that could prove my identify. Who talks to a couple this way after they lost everything?
Apparently, the Houston Police Department is unreliable with following-up on this theft case. After numerous calls, the assigned officer on our cased never investigated the crime and the theft case went cold. Two years ago, we moved on from this first degree grand theft. It is highly possible the same robbers continue to ruin lives. Our best advice is to avoid Houston, Texas. It is the slum of the South.
According to media outlets, Houston robbers usually break car windows often. If you're moving and decide to enter Houston, Texas, make sure you maintain your renter's and/or homeowner's insurance policy as well as glass protection under your auto insurance policy. Houston is a crime ridden city that may change your perspective. Don't allow this dump of a city to make you neurotic. Never let your guard down in Houston.
On Tax Day in 2012, we never expected to lose everything we owned. Our relocation went from bad to extremely worse. Carrabba's eventually swept this first-time robbery under the rug. Their private security office who also worked for the Houston Police Department mentioned that Carrabba's ownership and he would review the robbery footage.
Guess what happened? This surveillance footage must have been destroyed to protect the identity of the thieves. We never heard anything more about this robbery again. The Houston Police Department never sent a letterhead request to get information from a particular company who had the username of an individual using one of the stolen electronic devices. Better yet, Carrabba's moved past this robbery and had the nerve to compare it to an employee losing their gym bag after a break-in.
I regret that I didn't use this Carrabba's gift card in Denver, Colorado. If we never stopped in the Houston wastelands, there is a strong possibility we would still have possession of our valuable belongings. There would be no need to replace the broken driver door window. Moreover, I wouldn't need to drive without sleeping from Houston, Texas to Central Florida. Because we didn't have a driver window, it was unsafe to pull over anywhere to sleep.
This robbery at the original Carrabba's-owned parking facility should have never taken place. We felt there was something wrong with this location and should've went with our instincts. I never replaced my U.S. Passport and Social Security Card. It took me nearly 8 months to replace my Apple laptop, which my mother gave me as a birthday and Christmas gift.
On April 16, 2014, we reflected back two years ago where some unknown thieves robbed us blind while we dined inside a Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurant in the late afternoon. You would never think that a place with security (were missing for a few hours on this day), state-of-the-art surveillance system and the time of the day (4-5pm in Spring) could translate into a major loss.
On April 16, 2012, we stopped at the original Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurant located on Kirby Street in Houston, Texas. While we dined in this restaurant, thieves broke out the driver window and took all of our belongings valued at $15,000. At one point in the restaurant, the server made a mistake with closing out the bill. We stayed in this restaurant much longer than expected.
By 5pm - with daylight still present - we found a security guard assessing the scene. We noticed the window broken and all of our possessions were gone. This security guard began to harass me, requesting me to prove that I wasn't some Houston resident. He pressured me to documents that could prove my identify. Who talks to a couple this way after they lost everything?
Apparently, the Houston Police Department is unreliable with following-up on this theft case. After numerous calls, the assigned officer on our cased never investigated the crime and the theft case went cold. Two years ago, we moved on from this first degree grand theft. It is highly possible the same robbers continue to ruin lives. Our best advice is to avoid Houston, Texas. It is the slum of the South.
According to media outlets, Houston robbers usually break car windows often. If you're moving and decide to enter Houston, Texas, make sure you maintain your renter's and/or homeowner's insurance policy as well as glass protection under your auto insurance policy. Houston is a crime ridden city that may change your perspective. Don't allow this dump of a city to make you neurotic. Never let your guard down in Houston.
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