Re: Stolen jacket

KYToby · ‎02-19-2012

I would not go online and leave a review or account of the situation because you are esentially accusing someone of theft without having any proof.

While it is an unfortunate situation, there is absolutely no evidence that the valet took it. In fact, you only have a suspicion because your son remembers putting it in the back seat -- the same son who forgot about the jacket and did not notice it missing for a while.

The human memory is far from perfect, and he could have left the jacket elsewhere. I think to accuse the restaurant or valet service of theft is, at minimum, unfair. I think this is a lesson learned, but it in no way justifies accusations which, if posted, could be considered libel.

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

I never use valet parking, partly for this reason and also because of the way valets handle cars. Uh uh, not touching mine.

But I did have a coat stolen. This happened around 30 yrs. ago but I remember it well beause it made me so mad. I went to a function at a very nice hotel and hung my brand new, pretty and stylish mauve raincoat-with-hood in the common coat room where everyone else attending the function had done the same. At the end of the evening, I went to get my coat and it wasn't there. What was there was a ratty, tattered old raincoat in my size and a similar color that someone had "exchanged" for my brand new stylish one. Live and learn. I've never hung a coat up and left it unattended again anywhere.

nun ya · ‎03-09-2010

, Yes, my daughter had 2 coats stolen at college. One was a brand new NorthFace and the other was a barn jacket from Field and Stream. Lesson learned, either don't take off your coat and always lock your room when you aren't there.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

I'm sorry the coat was lost. I've heard about these things happening. I'm having lunch at the club today, and had already planned to keep my long faux fur coat with me before reading this thread. Why tempt someone?

One time my DH and I went to a function. He grabbed his coat from the rack at the end of the evening. The next day we received a phone call asking us to check the coat because there was one left at the function and it wasn't the guy who called. Sure enough, DH had grabbed that guys coat and not put it on so didn't notice. When they exchanged, the guy commented that if he could wear a 42L he would have kept the coat on and his mouth shut because DH's coat was nicer.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

I am of the opinion that maybe we all need more street smarts. Street smart people recognize that there are limits to good will and that people are not basically good. It is a sad truth. Perhaps in past years there were constraints on troubling and criminal behavior due to family and religious pressure. And, shame. There is not much of that today and certainly not shame. So, IMHO, it would behoove us all to examine our frames of reference and to adjust our behavior accordingly. I know I have.

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

@KYToby wrote:
I would not go online and leave a review or account of the situation because you are esentially accusing someone of theft without having any proof.

While it is an unfortunate situation, there is absolutely no evidence that the valet took it. In fact, you only have a suspicion because your son remembers putting it in the back seat -- the same son who forgot about the jacket and did not notice it missing for a while.

The human memory is far from perfect, and he could have left the jacket elsewhere. I think to accuse the restaurant or valet service of theft is, at minimum, unfair. I think this is a lesson learned, but it in no way justifies accusations which, if posted, could be considered libel.

Truth is an absolute defense in any lawsuit for defamation, which libel is.

I don't think the OP has anything to worry about. OP, don't lose any sleep over it. <wink wink>

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

@MaggieMack wrote:
I'm sorry the coat was lost. I've heard about these things happening. I'm having lunch at the club today, and had already planned to keep my long faux fur coat with me before reading this thread. Why tempt someone?

One time my DH and I went to a function. He grabbed his coat from the rack at the end of the evening. The next day we received a phone call asking us to check the coat because there was one left at the function and it wasn't the guy who called. Sure enough, DH had grabbed that guys coat and not put it on so didn't notice. When they exchanged, the guy commented that if he could wear a 42L he would have kept the coat on and his mouth shut because DH's coat was nicer.

@MaggieMack Similar to my story, but I'm sure mine was intentional. If you'd seen the one that was "traded" for mine, you'd think so too!

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

Yes, DS learned a lesson and that is to look before leaving the car in someone elses care.

I know car washes are known to have this type of thing occur. I go to the kind of car wash that allows me to stay in the car while it goes through the tunnel. Found a great one nearby that does a great job.

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

Buck-i-Nana · ‎09-28-2010

@123SuzyQ123 wrote:
Pommom, if your son has homeowner's insurance, he can file a claim with them for the jacket. Or if he is still a member of your household, perhaps your homeowner's insurance will cover it. Depending upon the deductible you might have and the cost of the coat, of course. Because your deductible could be higher than the value of the coat. But it won't hurt to call your/his insurance company and see! Sorry that this happened to your son.

I would NEVER submit this type of claim on my homeowners insurance! Besides the deductible probably being higher the the cost to replace the jacket, any claim on your homeowners can end up raising your premiums or worse not being renewed.

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

Leather jackets are a prime target for thieves, i used to wear leather jackets out to go dancing in clubs and i never checked my jacket for that reason. in fact i would leave it balled up in the back floor in the car and make a mad dash for the doors in the freezing cold! we never valet'd the car though.

one time we were out dancing and i set my small designer purse down by the wall where the DJs booth was. i always kept an eye on it as i was dancing. as the music changed and some were milling about and left the dance floor. some guys were in the way and a girl marched right over to my purse and picked it up and walked off with it! i had to scramble to get to her, but i got it right back from her, she already had it on her shoulder . i should have said something to management but it was a nightclub loud and packed to the gills.

this is the kind of thing where you live and learn