RObbed by the (&$^#^((@&ing MAID!!!!???

[Leland Pate]

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So, I'm down in Georgia attending a course at FLETC. There are 16 of us staying in this Fairfield Inn in Brunswick. Two days ago, a couple guys in my class report some missing items from their rooms. One guy was missing a pair of Oakley's and some cologne and the other a camcorder and associated components. The rest of us didn't find out about this until today so when we got out of class we call came back and checked our stuff. Sure as ****.... My goddamn brand spankin' new iPod Nano (Christmas Present) is MIA!!!!!!

And not only that, but two other people's iPods are missing. So, in total we have about $1500 in personal property missing from our hotel rooms.
Now, you know what? I realize theifs, in general, are not the brightest individuals god set on this planet. But holy hell do you really think it is a good idea to take $1500 worth of property from FIVE Federal Agents all in one week??? Do they think we don't know how to retrieve the door lock data from the lock reader? We know exactly who was in our rooms and at what exact time. BASTARDS!
The frustrating part is that the Sheriff's deputy made it fairly clear nothing would come of it saying, "...The detective squad may decide to take a look into it." DAMN!
So now you've got half a dozen criminal investigators looking for blood. I for one am going to start hitting every pawn shop in town looking for iPods. I mean, who the hell needs three iPods???
Worthless ****necks!!!

(Rant over)

[ZOA NOM]

The guy with the cologne and Oakley's deserved it.


Seriously, I feel your rage. It's amazing how personal it feels when you know someone was rifling through your stuff.

[Shuie]

Fairfield Inn is a Marriott chain. Have you tried calling Marriott?

[Joeaksa]

Agree with Sherman. I stay at Marriott's all the time and management in either Salt Lake City or Omaha WILL get to the bottom of this. They take this sort of thing very seriously.

Assume that you have talked to the manager? If he/she is not concerned, then call HQ on Monday.

Joe A

[M.D. Holloway]

Try the MOD (manager on duty) or housekeeping manager. If you calmly explain your position and professionally but firmly explain that you are all Federal Employees. You are not looking for revenge or even to press charges. You just want your stuff back. They know who made your room. The housekeeping manager assigns it. Explain that you can do this the easy way or the hard way. Mind you, the hard way may not only get some people fired but in fact could ruin a persons career path or the easy way which is to have the maid return all the stuff to the manager and the manager can return it to the owners.

[djmcmath]

Or demand that they give your stuff back, and let them know that you intend to press charges. Last time I saw one of these, the idiot had stashed the take in a cleaning gear locker. It took the police all of about half an hour to figure it out. The guy (male maid?) was fired and went straight to jail.

I hope it's that simple for you.

[Icemaster]

Mention the letters "INS"

[Jims5543]

As a federal agent don't you find it disconcerting that you will get better results from the Hotel chain rather than the local police?

[Jims5543]

Oh wait, your in Georgia, never mind. All the police there are on the interstate protecting the country from speeders. No wonder nothing will come of your theft. All the manpower is on the Interstate writing speeding tickets.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Originally posted by Icemaster
Mention the letters "INS"

Exactly what I was thinking. Even if the perp. gets fired, they'll probably just end up working another housecleaning job within a week at another place. Illegals seldom come with references or need them - people hire 'em just for the low price.

[cool_chick]

Next time, book a place with an in-room safe. Or use the front desk safe.

I never, ever leave valuables out. Not even my work laptop (no cost to me if stolen).

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by Icemaster
Mention the letters "INS"

Ohhhh, that's GOOD!

[RickM]

Can't you borrow some surveillance equipment to sting these losers with? Seems they'd take the bait real easily. When you catch them show them the video and
take it from here---> Best beating scene in a movie?

[pwd72s]

Do keep us posted Lee. With your tenacity, I almost feel sorry for the maid.

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally posted by Icemaster
Mention the letters "INS"

In Texas, the ICE will evoke fear in their hearts.

[M.D. Holloway]

And in Texas (as well as other states) the following is law:

Your Rights While in the U.S.

Your Legal Rights

All persons in the United States, including foreign nationals, have certain basic rights that must be respected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These rights stem from both the U.S. Constitution and U.S. laws. As a foreign national, you have the following rights:

Your Right to Refuse Entry Into Your Home
You have a right to deny an ICE agent entry into your home without a valid warrant. This warrant must be signed by a judge. You can refuse to open the door, or can close the door after discovering that the agent does not have a valid warrant. You also have a right to refuse to speak with ICE agents or to answer any questions, or refuse to show the agent any documents, unless the agents have a warrant listing all the documents that should be shown. If ICE agents enter your home by force, or without a search warrant, you should contact an attorney immediately.

Your Right to Remain Silent
All foreign nationals are required to carry proof of their status upon them at all times. If you are a permanent resident, this may be shown by your alien registration receipt card (commonly known as a "green card"), or your passport may also indicate your legal status. If you are a nonimmigrant alien, you have an arrival-departure card (I-94 card), a notation in your passport, and/or other proof of your status from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS).
If you are stopped or detained on the street, and either do not have your documents on you, or are an undocumented alien, you have the right to remain silent about your immigration status. There is no need to show any document.

Your Rights if You are Arrested
Generally, state and local police officers do not have the power to arrest you for violating immigration laws. The enforcement of immigration laws is generally left to ICE. However, some state laws grant local police the authority to arrest persons who violate federal criminal laws, including criminal immigration statutes. In addition, a 1986 federal statute includes a requirement that state law enforcement officials notify ICE when they arrest any individual suspected of being an undocumented alien on drug charges.
An ICE officer is allowed to arrest you without a warrant if he believes that you are in the United States illegally and has reason to believe that you are likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained for your arrest. If ICE arrests you without a warrant, they must give you a form informing you of your rights. The form must note that you are allowed to speak with an attorney or other representative. ICE must give you a list of attorneys who will provide you with free legal services in the event that you cannot afford to pay for the services of a private attorney. If you ask to speak to an attorney, ICE must give you access to a telephone and at least two hours to try to call an attorney. During that time, ICE may not interrogate you, other than to obtain basic biographical information.

Your Right to Refuse to Sign Any Document
You have the right to refuse to sign your name on any immigration document or to request to speak to an attorney before signing such documents. By signing a document given to you by an ICE agent, you may be giving up certain rights, or agreeing to return to your country.

Your Rights at the Workplace
For ICE to enter a workplace, the immigration agent must have a valid search or arrest warrant, or have the employer's permission to enter. If ICE agents enter by force and arrest you, you should remain silent and demand the right to speak to an attorney. Remember: Any information that is given to ICE agents before speaking to an attorney may endanger your case.

Other Rights at the Workplace
All workers, regardless of their legal status, must receive at least the minimum wage for full-time work. If you work more than 40 hours a week in certain jobs, the employer should pay you one and one-half times the regular hourly rate.
All workers are entitled by law to work in a place free from hazards likely to cause serious harm or death. Employers must provide safety equipment and remove hazardous materials from the workplace.

Your Right to Send Your Children to Public Schools
All children deserve an education. A U.S. court case in Texas upheld the obligation of public schools to admit all children, regardless of their immigration status. Public schools should not ask for your or your children's immigration status, and generally do not ask.

Your Right to Medical Treatment
Publicly funded hospitals are required to provide emergency medical services regardless of the patient's immigration status. Eligibility for health benefits is complicated, and you should seek advice from a community agency or attorney. Even if you are not eligible for certain medical benefits, you may be able to apply for benefits on behalf of your children, if they were born in the United States.

[M.D. Holloway]

ICE'd

[legion]

Originally posted by cool_chick
I never, ever leave valuables out. Not even my work laptop (no cost to me if stolen).

Ditto that.

I always lock valuables in the in-room safe, but only if it is the kind where you set the combination.

When I was in Nashville last week, I moved my laptop and camera to the truck every day.

I have left my work laptop in my hotel room before, but I either put it in the in-room safe or locked it to something secure with the laptop cable/alarm my employer provides. (It emits an ear-splitting siren if it is tampered with.)

[snowman]

So what the F is the police department for to begin with? They do not want to do their job or what? Our so called civil servants need some lessons in who they work for, the fact that they need to WORK for a living, and they have a job that dosen't include writing traffic tickets.

The police are already off the hook for preventing crime, thats not their job, but their job is certainly to track down the people who have committed a crime. Otherwise what the heck are we paying them for? Yeh , I know, collecting traffic revenue.

The Dukes of Hazard would be funny if it weren't true.

[Acox914]

that sucks. my mom had diamond earings stolen from inside a purse...in a drawer.

Hotel copped up several grand.....