INTRUDER ALERT! Our Boat Was Broken Into!!! (PSA: Reaching 911 When You're Not Local)
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Last week, our boat was broken into while in storage.
We're currently nearly a 1000 miles away from the boat, traveling by van and staying with family in the St. Louis area when we got motion alerts on our Blink cameras we left behind.
We were startled to find it wasn't the yard cat that frequently pops on camera, or the wind - we had an ACTUAL intruder looking to break in!
But what we weren't prepared for was how difficult it would be to reach the police department local to our boat late at night.
In this video, we share what learned - and how YOU can be better prepared to reach authorities where you might have loved ones or property you're monitoring.
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Super important video!!! Thank you for this!
So sorry you guys had this experience, but what a wonderful way to turn a negative into a positive! I'm looking up numbers right now for my mothers town 3 hours away! Love your channel!!
Cherie and Chris, I am so sorry that this happened to you. I am glad this guy was apprehended. More importantly, we do travel quite a bit with our van, and we leave my 86 year mom alone at our home. We have cameras around the house just for this reason, but I never thought about 911 not working just as I expect. I will now look into it. THANK YOU for this good info.- Your fan
Great information, thank you!
TFS Wow That was not expected for sure. Bet your glad you installed the remote monitoring cameras and security system on Y-not. Glad they caught the guy. And, hope the boat wasn't damaged very bad. That's not something I would have thought about either. I hope the yard will take care of securing the boat and you don't have to head back.
I saw blink security cameras at Best Buy today. Reminded me of your video which I just rewatched. I had forgotten about the 911 thing. Good info to know. Thanks
info we needed to hear
That's crazy. Thank goodness for having remote monitoring! Just a suggestion, you might want to check out the Ring Alarm system. Changing Lanes did a review of it for their toy hauler awhile back. Great system!
Ring is closely related to the Blink we have - they are both owned by Amazon. Blink does not have a monthly fee, and overall gives me a better privacy vibe from my preliminary research.
Glad you guys are safe! Thanks for another informative video. Any chance we might see a Converge install video soon ? I want to order one but am super nervous about my install. Thank you!
We don't permanently mount our mobile internet gear - as we are constantly swapping stuff out. So no install videos (thank goodness.. they're a pain to create).
But overall - keep Mobile Internet questions over on our other channel, please. 👍
I really miss getting to watch you two as much on y not. We always love the content, presentation and just the positivity in the videos. Hope to join you guys on the loop someday.
We still have a couple boat videos to produce from the summer. We are so backlogged on content.
@@Technomadia we are excited to hear there is more content! All the techies understand you two do it for free and fun. Would be nice if they made telepathic editing software.
First, my condolences for being burglarized. :-( Thank goodness you weren't inside the boat as it could have gotten ugly, and thank goodness the burglar left with just some opened liquor and perhaps minor camera damage.
Second, thanks for caring enough to use this as an opportunity to educate your followers on some important security considerations at this troubling time. - Thinking of your audience at a time like this is just one of the reasons your channel is so great.
Third, I'm glad the perp was caught. Hopefully he will learn his lesson and change his ways.
Great advice!!! Thanks so much for posting.
As usual very valuable information being “share” to us all! Thanks again!
Holy Cow! What a horrible experience for you. We're glad it worked out in the best possible way for you. Security is a big concern for us, even if we would just tie up in a slip and go into town for the night. Our two Beagles Bonnie and Clyde would stay behind on the boat so their safety is paramount. Have you done a video on your security equipment and measures?
We just use Blink cameras.. really nothing further to document.
wow.. prepared much?
The best lessons learned are threw someone else's mistakes or misery thanks for the heads up
great reminder for everyone - also check that RV parked in your backyard periodically. My neighbor found some guy on day 3 of his self-managed detox camped out in his trailer. Yeah, not fun.
I just researched how to get "911" for my mom in Florida as I am in Oregon. Thank you.
Yes, when seconds count, the police are minutes away.
Wow. So Sorry to hear and so glad it wasn't worse. And thank you so much for that 911 info.
Yikes! Great advice. Adding to my preparedness documents. Thank you!
Glad it turned out well - and thanks for sharing!
So sorry about the break in. Thank you for the information and Cherie, I love your necklace.
What a story...glad they caught the guy..."Book 'em Danno"
As always great information. 👊👍😎
Glad everything is OK. Can you guys please do an episode about the best security cameras to have for RV, boats, etc? Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this information.. We also received an intruder alert our problem wound up being that I called the city and our RV was in the county and therefore the county law enforcement handled the call. I know now and no matter where we are I find out the agency that handles these calls. Since our alert came in the afternoon I had not thought about after hours being handled differently. Again thanks for the info. Safe Travels.
I'm happy your boat is okay! Thanks for sharing important info.
That’s a damn shame!! I can not stand a thief
So happy for you that things turned out ok. Great advice as there are some things that you sure don't learn in school. That's what my Dad always told me any way and he went to college. Thanks and stay safe.
Great information. Thanks for sharing
I read an article about 2 weeks ago about a soldier in Iraq who called robbers that had broken into his house in Chicago. They caught the robbers, He must have watched your video.
So sorry that happened to you guys! Thank you for that great information!
Oh my gosh, that must have been so strange (scary) seeing someone on your beautiful boat! Glad they caught him. Thanks for the great info on wifi. :)
All 911 calls can be routed to any other 911 location. Just know the name and location of the Agency you are trying to reach. When your local 911 answers, simply state “I need a 911 transfer to (Agency and location) for Burglary in process in that jurisdiction (or whatever the need).” Most of the time the operator will transfer you without too much difficulty.
Apparently, not always true under e911 anymore.
Great tips!! From one old dispatcher. Calling 9-11 where you are can help you get to the location you might need, but it could take them some time to find it also. There isn't a "magic" directory for the country. Better to do your homework and be prepared ahead of time.
There actually is a directory - it's just not readily available. And not all dispatch offices subscribe to it.
Yikes! So thankful that this ended well. Thank you for the information and video! :-)
Glad it turned out well! Very unnerving!
Glad that your situation was quickly resolved. Thanks for the important information!
Some very good tips! Yes, in the heat of the moment it's easy to forget even where you are currently, let alone another residence, RV or boat, etc. I'm so glad that he was scared away quickly.
I know on our local 911 dispatch when you call the Non-emergency number press "0" and you get dispatch.
We actually tried that - didn’t work in this city, unfortunately.
Great content today, thanks. I've been in this type of situation before but it was daytime and easy. Need to figure it out for a night time situation, again thanks for raising the topic. Sorry about the break in.
This is great info....not just for a break in as you noted. Thank you for the reminder and I’m glad all turned out ok.
Glad everything turned out alright! Thanks for this heads up, would never have thought of this! Interesting. 🤔❤️
Wow... thank God for your cameras!!! Thanks for posting.
I'm sure you've thought of this, but did you not have the number for the marina handy? Do they not have security?
Glad they caught the guy, and glad you didn't lose anything!
At 1am - no, the marina was not answering their phone. We did try that.
@@Technomadia As I said, I'm sure you had thought of it. If you're on Active Captain or Dockwa, you ought to post a review to state how ineffective the marina's security is, so the rest of us will know about it. Mine has a roving 24-hour security guard. There hasn't been a break-in like this as long as I can remember. Best of luck to you guys! Fair winds, and calm seas!
This topic triggers me, I hate thieves. We had our boat broken into while out on a mooring ball, we were ashore eating dinner out in public and when we returned our door was cut open around the lock and they stole some stuff, but thankfully most of our valuables are not left out in the opening and stored in difficult to get to areas on the boat. They stole my laptop, some jewelry, our pride. They did cut up some of the wirings under the control panel attempting to bypass the ignition to attempt to steal the boat, but thankfully I had the fuel line manually shut off and they couldn't keep the engine running.
Wow - that is awful. 😢
Glad they caught him and no damage to you boat. Really great information. Thank You so much stay safe and have fun
Sorry that happened to you guys. Thankfully he was apprehended quickly. Great advice!
PSA indeed! Such an important thought that I know I wouldn't have thought about beforehand. Sorry it had to happen but turns out to be a blessing in disguise.
SO cool that you can view your Boat and so glad it's OK! :)
Excellent advice. Thank you. Glad it didn't turn out too badly for you. Still, it is a violation and unneeded excitement.
Thank you so much for this video...
Think hierarchal...local police...county police...state police. You should find a live body with intimate knowledge at one of those numbers on how to contact dispatch for the responsible organization. Ran into this for much the same reason a couple of years ago. I ended up calling the state police number, and within 10 seconds of telling the operator, I had local dispatch on the line.
Had we not accidentally gotten the county dispatch number - those would have been our next steps.
@@Technomadia No doubt. This did remind me to locate the numbers for my dad and write them down... Such a drag, but fortunate outcome.
Sorry this happened. Before I retired I traveled on business three weeks a month (Sun-Fri). I learned to always put a hotel business card in billfold upon check-in so I could remember which city / hotel I was in that week if I got lost.
Thanks, I like you had never thought of that situation in an emergency.
Good outcome - glad he was caught - Cool tech you have to get the notification so quick and be able to communicate with him but I guess the next step would maybe to button up your boat better - ie how did the scrawny guy get in so easily..tougher doors needed?
Glad to hear everything turned out well. We have a dry erase board in our RV and we write down the address of our current location. Just in case, because when you are excited or panicked is not the time to try to remember where you are.
Thanks 🙏 great info.
You can call 911 and they can forward to proper local pd
Wow scary glad everything is ok.
Thanks for posting, was thinking of getting the blink camera are you happy with it?
It sure did work in this case!
Glad the guy didn't do any real damage. That's a good thing. A few months back we got an alert at our Arizona house while at our Mexico house and watched a guy trying to slide open a window. It's so disturbing to watch it happening and feel so out of control. He didn't make it in, but I called the cops anyway and they went and checked things out. Glad you did this video.
So sorry you guys had to go through this. Thanks for the input. I manage different properties throughout different areas and always find the local police number when it’s not an emergency. So yes, great info you are giving. Maybe you guys could use a remote loud alarm system horn that you can put off if someone is breaking in, kind of as a deterrence. Thanks for the info.
So sad to hear that hope its ok.
Wonderful of you for paying it forward!
What was the device you had on you boat that did the video and two speaking?
Blink camera - linked in the description.
Glad that you are okay, the boat is okay and that the intruder was caught. I really appreciate the video. I am very focused on security for my boat, but I never thought about the situation you experienced. Very informative and helpful information. I will definitely make sure that I have the proper 24 hour contact number anytime that I am away from my boat. Thanks for the heads up. 👍
That is so scary. Researching my county's number, just in case. Another option for people who have something in storage (either an RV or just those storage spaces), see if your storage space has a security company. If they do, then get that number. Private security will frequently get there faster, or if they call 911, the police will arrive faster.
Glad nothing was taken but your feeling of security. I'm sure the boat yard is increasing theirs.
Wow, thanks for posting. So sorry that happened to the boat, but as you said, it could have been worse. Good thing you were 'wired' for audio and video!
Very good information as usual.. :)
Great info
So happy had a good ending. Yes, we never think it'll be us. Great information. Be prepared.
I see a link to blink cameras. Can you do a video of what security cameras you considered and why you chose what you currently use?
I have a Kuna for front porch. It works fine, but sometimes locks up and needs to be power cycled. I wish I could remotely power cycle when that happens. Love your channel, thanks!
We got them because they were on sale on Amazon Prime day.. wouldn't make an interesting video :D
@@Technomadia
Still I agreed they sound reliable, especially with the quick response and voice interaction.
Would you share the brand?
Thanks, and glad to hear our favorite boaters suffered no injuries and hopefully minimal losses.
Great information. I had not thought about that. Getting ready to go on another trip and I have the Ring doorbell, so I will research the direct number ahead of time.
I always learn something from you guys; looking up the local psap number is probably a smart and time- saving move! That said, if you didn't do that, I feel that calling 911 would be okay, too. They ought to know how to route your emergency.
I have been watching you guys for a few weeks now.sorry this happened to you guys.You guys have me looking for a 4788 now. Trying to plan things out.good luck on youre travels.
What a "Wake-up Call". Thank You. :-)) :-))
Our daughter called 911 when her grandmother needed emergency care. It worked very well from her cell phone in TX to IA. EMT response was very quick to get to her.
Ps glad everyone is ok! 😬
Hello , I have a similar experience with my mother back in 2017 , she was un NYC and I was in Long Island NY and I ended up calling 911 in LI and the operator transferred me to the NYC local EMS operator.....
so do you have to go back and put a new lock on the door?
No, the lock/door was not used for entry.
Y-not Bar & Bed & Breakfast ;-)
Thanks for sharing this unfortunate experience. Wonder if it’s possible to set up local monitoring service for longer periods of time, like this or for your bus.
In the last couple of weeks four RVers I follow have had issues with theft or intruders --- maybe you could do a video on remote monitoring cameras and how they work - especilly the voice and how to stay connected so they work -- glad nothing bad happened and thanks for the tips---You guys rock---
We have an entire website and UA-cam channel on staying connected - www.mobileinternetinfo.com :)
I was in working in Indiana and need an ambulance for my wife at 01:00 in Florida. Police in Florida would not answer phone. I called local Indiana 911 and was soon connected with Florida emergency services. They immediately dispatch help to my wife
Now you guys have me looking on the internet for the ten digit number for my local 911.... thanks
Absolutely, we were driving thru S.C. from Florida and all of a sudden we came across a deranged person walking on and off the interstate... we definitely had to make a quick emergency call.Know how and who to call in any State.
Damn.
Called my son and told before I finished watching the video.
"Hey, stay in the boat, you have just won the lottery, big money, food and lots of booze (rum!), party girls and drugs galore are coming soon! Plus 400 thread count sheets, pjs, and comforter coming your way, just stay put!"
You know he was going to sleep in your bed don't you?😣
Good to hear he was caught.
This happens a lot with RVs too...one couple (UA-camrs) left their rig for a minute in a casino parking lot and found goldilocks in their bed. Golly, it happened to me in 1975 in Venice beach. A vagrant slept in my VW bug front seat. I never locked car doors back then but I have ever since!!😣😣😣
Very valuable information. I always assumed that 911 from anywhere could easily route you to anywhere. Not really something you learn about until it's urgent to know.
Unfortunately I gave your video a thumbs down anytime you call 911 and tell them the town of the issue they automatically connect you to that town I never heard of a 911 operator not knowing where to direct your emergency never when I was up north someone broke into my boat my phone went off I called 911 in New York they immediately connected me to Indialantic Police Department so I don’t know why you wasted your time going on the Internet when all you had to do is get the proper 911 operator to direct you to what town your boat was being robbed.
Actually.. that's not true across the country, especially since things changed to e911. We've been talking with a lot people 'in the know' since this incidence and video came out - and very few departments subscribe to the PSAP directory to be able to have that information at the ready. Be prepared for when you're not in such an area when something happens.
And now we know the Achilles heel of the 911 system, and voice mail for police departments. As far as I know every phone number, 911, 800 numbers, etc. ring to a 10 digit local phone number. Seems to me that every ten digit number that a 911 number rings to should be published, just for situations like yours. But of course the government won't do this "for our protection"!
OOMA
Oh no! So sorry to hear this. Figures, I made it to Florida and you guys just left. I left St. Louis and now, you are there! Looks like I missed y’all again. Next time and all the best.
We actually left Florida back in April :)
Ask the marina , you are staying at (beforehand). Sometimes they have security there.
Thanks for the great info.