Posted by LdyBreez (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 2:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is insane! Some poor family must wait one more day before they can take possession of their new home because some low life (s) have to be come in and vandalize it.
God bless Habitate and the family slated for the new home.

Posted by eaglebe (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 6:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Chantel, I am so sorry to hear this. I am angry for you. BUT, I want to encourage you to not lose heart and do stay strong. As disappointing as this must be to you and the girls, keep moving forward. Don't let this damper your family's excitement. Delays are not denials, and you will take possession of your house. soon! In both cases, the people who did this, will have to answer to God.
Can hardly wait until OPEN HOUSE and I'll be there to help celebrate your blessings. Keep the God kind of faith, my friend.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew copper was behind it. The copper from the appliances and they probably were coming back for the appliances themselves, this time. Get the home repaired, and get the family noved in already!

Posted by MamaC (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This makes me so angry. I hope they catch these scum people who would do such a thing. Habitat people work so hard to help others (volunteerly). Y'all don't get discouraged!!!! We're proud of you and your efforts. Just remember, the trials in our lives make us even stronger and better........

Can't wait for the Open House and the new family to move in. God Bless you all!

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

But is the family going to be safe once they are in? Or are these scum going to keep trying? They need to be put away for a long time when they are caught.

Posted by justthefactsman (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The police need to find out who is stealing all of this copper. This isn't the first time this has happened. I know a few people who's houses have been broken into and copper stolen out of it. Times is tough in Natchez when people have to steal wiring out of houses to sell. I bet you it is the same people doing it.

Posted by NTZglasshouses (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The really dumb part of it is, copper wiring is not easy to steal. If you take copper wiring from the entire house it would cause $1000's of damage, take hours to pull, and only get you about $200. These thugs could earn that much at a real job doing half the work, without the fear of going to prison for breaking into a house. Makes no sense at all. You would be better off taping $200 to the front door with a note saying "dont steal the wiring, moron."

Posted by Hardcorps (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why are you disabling all the comments?

Posted by triscuit (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

NTZglasshouses, you made me laugh.

If we have hate crime laws that impose stiffer penalties on those types of crimes, it seems to me that stealing from or defrauding charities and non-profits ought to have similar consequences. This is the lowest and dirtiest of crimes, taking advantage of the less advantaged.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This type of vandalism and theft is occuring all around town, you' think even scumlowlife thieves would show a little mercy on poor folks trying to get in a habitat house.

There are people that patrol around looking for "salvage" items constantly.

Dirt Cheap has dumpster divers constantly. It's crazy, and they throw the trash out and make a mess.

There is one guy that I see routinely loading up pallets and wood, has a sign on his truck advertising demolition. I have run him off several times.

You can't leave anything of value out unsecured overnight.

It's really sad people have to act like that. Too good to work an honest job, but will stoop to stealing, which to me is actually harder work than a legitimate job.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

csguidry,

You think that the criminal element is big right now because of the economy?

I must respectfully disagree. My family and I struggle also financially, but that doesn't mean that I will turn to crime to solve my problems. Turning to crime is has much deeper roots than something as superficial as needing to make some money. It has everything to do with values. I was taught growing up that you should earn what you get and not take anything at someone elses expense. This means that whoever is doing this has done one of two things. Either he was raised without having this values instilled in him (or her) which I hope is not the case, or he has chosen to ignore his upbringing and has chosen to accept a life-style that has no moral values. I promise you that this person could get a job making decent money at the new prison b/c you do not have to have a college degree to do so. You just have to be willing to go through their training and be willing to be responsible by showing up to work; earning an honest day's pay like most other hard-working people. I bet when the prison opens though this person will not afford himself of the opportunity because he is not willing to give up the life-style that he(or she) has chosen for himself. Unfortunately, this person is going to end up being guarded by someone who was willing to make money the honest way. Hopefully this person will change their way before it gets to that point. I'm not trying to go on a diatribe, and we can agree to disagree csguidry, but I just think that criminal behavior goes much deeper than the economy. I apologize if I distorted your comment and misinterpreted it. I have just heard a lot of people make excuses for criminals (not saying that you are), and I was more or less addressing that issue as much as, if not more, than I was your comment.

Posted by yaboyscott69 (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

man my truck keeps getting vandalized. Like scratches and marks. it has been going on weeks.

Posted by NTZglasshouses (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"man my truck keeps getting vandalized. Like scratches and marks. it has been going on weeks."

Scott -

Someone is mad at you. Totally different thing. I dont think they are getting money at pawnshops or recycling centers from your paint chips. Call the police, the forum can't help you.

Posted by ChooseOrLose (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cameras are very very cheap these days. You can purchase them for less than $100 at Wal-mart or Sam's. If you are not familiar with technology, find someone who is and ask them to install cameras at your home and have them recording. Eventually we will catch the people doing this type stuff and make an example out of them.

NTZglasshouses comment made me laugh too. Whoever you are, you are SO right! I wouldn't tape cash to the door for them though, they would smoke that or drink it up in no time and come back to steal the copper anyway. I'd try putting up help wanted signs instead! Directions to the unemployment office, or even a copy of the ten commandments!

If I were the detective on this case, I'd find the places that purchase copper in town. (Chances are they are too broke to be selling it out of town, the amount they would spend on gas would be more than what they make off of the copper.) I'd get a list of everyone coming in to sell it, the dates they were in, compare it to the dates of the crime, and begin watching their asses until you catch them in the act. The fine for these criminals should be 1,000 hours community service to habit for humanity. If they can rip it down, let's take their time putting it back up.

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why not put these houses in a better neighbor hood?? What did they expect? Will this family be safe after it is built and they move in?

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bless these people's hearts. This is not cool at all. A family wanting a better life is dealing with such delays. That's OK. It will make it so much sweeter when they are rewarded for their patience and diligence.

Posted by destiny (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I noticed one poster say she wished good luck to a lady and children. Is there no husband or boyfriend in the picture. If not maybe the ex/whatever did the damage out of spite or jealousy. If this is the case, I fear for her future move if they did do the damage and not caught. Everyone knows that some ex's can be vicious. In any instance, I hope for a very good future for her and her children in their new home. If you are friends with this lady and she has any idea that it might be an ex please encourage her to report his name so he can get the punishment he deserves and she can get back to her life with her children. Good luck in all your endeavors.

Posted by KSUP56 (anonymous) on March 19, 2008 at 8:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And they wonder why people do not live in Natchez.
This is just one of the reasons why we move away and only come back for a brief visit.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 20, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

csguidry,

THanks for clarifying what you meant. I understand now what you were getting at. I guess I was just trying to open an honest discussion between us all looking at criminal behavior and what it is rooted in. Thanks for the civilized discussion on the issue.