Bett's Bookstore Robbed!!!

[Nerak]

I didn't know where to throw this...if it's in the wrong place, can someone move it please!


Email from a friend
Bett's bookstore was robbed on Monday, haven't heard if any books were taken, i dont think so some guy walked in with a gun and a knife and Kira was there and took the money out of the register and then asked her for HER wallet which had 150 bucks, not sure how much was in the register but... wow huh? The day we were there... Guess it was on the news and in the papers, Kira's ok he didn't do anything to her thankfully and she's not too shaken up which is good. Tough little cookie.


Article from WLBt2.com yesterday:
BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Police say a man walked into Betts Bookstore on Hammond Street around 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, presented a weapon, and demanded money.

The store clerk followed his instructions.

Detective Paul Kenison say the robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money.

"He entered the store, looked at a book, spoke with the clerk and then eventually he told her what his intentions were and she didn't put up any resistance and gave him what he wanted and he exited the store and was last seen pedaling away on a blue bicycle," Kenison said.

The suspect is described as a man in his late teens or early twenties. He is about 6 feet tall with dark brown curly hair and a thin build. He was wearing baggy blue jeans, and a blue t-shirt with red and blue lettering. Anyone with information is asked to call Bangor police .

[razz]

:scared:
NOT COOL

bookstores suffer enough with the lack of intelligence in this modern society, and now peopel are robbing them! stick to convinient stores people. better yet, get a job!

[The Lady of Shadows]

oh my god. that's awful. i hope that she is going to be okay. sometimes the aftermath is worse than the event itself. my thoughts are with them. i hope they are doing okay. :rose:

[turtlex]

What is wrong with people !
Glad no one was physically harmed.

[Sam]

I am sorry to hear that. Nerak, If you find out how much was stolen, let us know. Perhaps we can do something for them if they did not have any insurance against this sort of thing.

[Jean]

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[herbertwest]

that sucks... happily, no harm have been done...

[Nerak]

For those that are interested, I emailed Stu to check on the insurance situation and will let y'all know.

[funky dredd]

Not cool! Let us know what Stu has to say...

[jhanic]

That's a shame. Karen, please keep us informed!

John

[lophophoras]

I didn't know where to throw this...if it's in the wrong place, can someone move it please!


Email from a friend
Bett's bookstore was robbed on Monday, haven't heard if any books were taken, i dont think so some guy walked in with a gun and a knife and Kira was there and took the money out of the register and then asked her for HER wallet which had 150 bucks, not sure how much was in the register but... wow huh? The day we were there... Guess it was on the news and in the papers, Kira's ok he didn't do anything to her thankfully and she's not too shaken up which is good. Tough little cookie.


Article from WLBt2.com yesterday:
BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Police say a man walked into Betts Bookstore on Hammond Street around 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, presented a weapon, and demanded money.

The store clerk followed his instructions.

Detective Paul Kenison say the robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money.

"He entered the store, looked at a book, spoke with the clerk and then eventually he told her what his intentions were and she didn't put up any resistance and gave him what he wanted and he exited the store and was last seen pedaling away on a blue bicycle," Kenison said.

The suspect is described as a man in his late teens or early twenties. He is about 6 feet tall with dark brown curly hair and a thin build. He was wearing baggy blue jeans, and a blue t-shirt with red and blue lettering. Anyone with information is asked to call Bangor police .

Probably some ignorant ass crack head!

Glad Kira is okay.

:shoot:

[kirin]

well damn!!!

[Nerak]

Here's a message from Stu:


Hi Karen-

No, we don't have any coverage on it, but I was really only concerned about getting Kira's money back. We paid her back yesterday along with her weekly check, so she is whole again. Thanks so much for the thought!
Stu

So, who would be interested in donating some cash to help them re-coop? I would like to know before I start collecting money!

[jhanic]

I'll contribute.

John

[alinda]

How much did they loose, or are we talking Kiras $150

[jhanic]

Does it matter?

John

[Nerak]

I didn't ask how much was in the register. But I would like to at least try to re-coop Kira's $150.

[alinda]

No it doesnt really mater, its just I am just tight for money at the moment
and well some of the members here may not have the ability to send $ at all.
And so, I was wondering what kind of $ we were talking about .Monday @ 4 pm
in a small town, Kira may have more money than the store took in. n/m.

[jhanic]

True. I'm more than willing, though, to help restore Kira's money. I can't afford too much myself right now, but...

John

[razz]

i would donate, but i have no money. or a way of sending it. :(

[The Lady of Shadows]

i'm in for something.

[Brice]

I can't say how much. I may only be able to afford a little, but I wanna' help.

[lophophoras]

I didn't ask how much was in the register. But I would like to at least try to re-coop Kira's $150.

Karen,

I can throw in a little also.

That situation could have been much worse than it was. It is great that noone got hurt.

[Patrick]

Sorry to hear about the robbery, I am so glad that she is alright.

[gsvec]

I'm willing to throw in some $, too. How should we do this?

[Matt]

If you guys want to raise a bit of money on behalf of the site, I would be willing to do that (donation bar, the whole bit).

We just have to organize a bit and have someone who is willing to be the point person.

If not, I'd be willing to kick in a few to whoever is collecting.

[alinda]

It would be good if it were an organized thing. Good thinking Matt ( as always)

[Nerak]

Hey, I can take the donations at my paypal. If you want to run a banner, that would be great!

My paypal address is kymatty13 at comcast dot net

[Sam]

Count me in, money is on the way.

[The Lady of Shadows]

money sent. i love paypal. maybe it's a little too convenient though. . . . :lol:

[Matt]

Looks like Karen has it.

I was talking about the donation bar if you were headed for a goal but the way you are doing it is much simpler...my plan was if we were doing it on behalf of the site. :fairy:

[Nerak]

oh, sorry..jumped the gun, but it will still be on behalf of the site.

oh and btw, if you send the money to paypal, it will say you paid Helen. I used my ex mother-in-law's credit card to start the paypal account and never changed anything, so don't panic!

And thanks for the two donations so far.

Karen

[Nerak]

Ok, peeps, we've only got $60 so far. I know you are all out there. Send some bucks, and not the beam kind! :lol:

[mikeyw]

made a contribution to the fund....hope it helps

[Nerak]

It does Mike, thanks so much. Did you get my email earlier today?

I will collect funds til the end of the month then forward it onto Stu.

[mikeyw]

I did get the mail and i'll have the account number for you tomorrow morning.

And thank Stu for me - he;s a good guy and i'm happy to make a contribution especially as he's been so helpful to me of late....its a terrible thing to have to have gone through for them at the store.

[Nerak]

Yeah, it bites.

I will email Jay as soon as I hear from you!

:couple:

[Nerak]

OK, four days left before I send Betts a check.

Anyone else up for a donation?

We have $190 right now!

Thanks to everyone who donated so far! You guys are awsome!!!

[The Lady of Shadows]

so karen? how much did you end up raising if i might be so bold as to ask.

:unsure:

[Nerak]

The total stood at $190. I am awaiting a response from someone before I mail the funds out.