Dodgy Tradespersons in Seniors homes

We had a burglary and they took all my jewellery, most of which had sentimental value including my engagement ring and eternity ring. I could cry right now just thinking of the special things they took. The police were sympathetic but useless and the insurance paid up without a quibble but it was deeply upsetting. I hide everything now.

Granless. I would have reported the matter to the house agents. The couple may be in the habit of viewing many houses in order to steal items.

My mother had things stolen by carers. Also two of my friends had money stolen by carers who were later prosecuted.

Hmm. When selling our house, an Eastern European couple came to view a second time. This time we let them view without us perched on their shoulder which I do think is correct to do for second-time viewers - you do want to sell your house after all!
The day after, when looking for a necklace, which I had left where it was always left, had disappeared. I’m not mistaken. I didn’t think to remove or hide certain objects from view being an honest person myself. My fault for leaving it on view some would say. No, I didn’t complain. They didn’t buy our house! Hmmm. Be warned.

The items in question were there day before robbery.I'm talking about this happening on 11 April 2019. People now have cctv to look at too to see robbery taking place

Over the years we've noticed many things have disappeared. My husband had two SAS plaques on his study wall. They went missing years ago. I used to have a little marble tortoise on the coffee table, gone now. Bits of jewellery have gone walkabout. We've had many tradespeople in the house, also friends of my children when they were teenagers. We can't be sure who took things.

Not sure about your heading tbh dodgy tradesmen are dodgy tradesmen and take opportunities wherever they can. I would complain to the company concerned and let them deal with it as you've already contacted the police.

Can you not ask the tradespersons employer to get in touch with the fitters and ask if they happened to move the items somewhere safe whilst they did the job,then at least the trades involved will know you have noticed the items are missing and they may suddenly reappear,its worth a chance.