Sarahfab Posted December 2, 2024 Share Posted December 2, 2024 Overnight on sun 1st dec my 2 window boxes at front of my house were stolen. Had recently planted them, around £100 worth in total (2 earthernware window boxes with "feet", plants etc. Presume vehicle needed as heavy window boxes. Never happened before after 33 years of living in East Dulwich, a warning to all. Anyone else experienced this? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/354771-window-box-theft/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted December 2, 2024 Share Posted December 2, 2024 Sorry to hear that. Someone stole mine once and used it to smash the windows a few doors along. Lots of plant thefts reported over summer in the side streets near the station. It will be Christmas wreaths next. I also stopped a woman in my front garden trying to make off with my garden table. Didn’t stop when I asked her what she was doing, clearly thought it was totally fine. There are some very unpleasant people around. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/354771-window-box-theft/#findComment-1689426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahfab Posted December 3, 2024 Author Share Posted December 3, 2024 That is appalling, sorry to hear that, it certainly puts you off putting anything movable in a front garden... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/354771-window-box-theft/#findComment-1689521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted December 3, 2024 Share Posted December 3, 2024 I had mine stolen along with a big stone owl from my window ledge when I lived in Chelsea back in the early 90's... Whover stole them was pretty brave because it was a raised ground floor with a long drop to the basement. Back in those days the police came and made a report and I even recieved a letter from Victims Support.. Imagine that happening now?!😆 Their verdict was a group of people drunk after a night out on the Fulham Rd probably did it for a laugh.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/354771-window-box-theft/#findComment-1689533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted December 12, 2024 Share Posted December 12, 2024 In the past there has been a spate of thefts like this around days like Mother's Day. I had all mine stolen once, recently planted up. When I phoned my insurance company, they would only pay out for the window boxes, not the plants and compost, so I didn't bother pursuing it. The police said there had been lots of similar reports. I now chain mine to the window sills. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/354771-window-box-theft/#findComment-1690451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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