Who would steal from Winnie the Pooh?

[DisneyMom88]

Yeah, that's sort of what I thought when I parked my 2 strollers in front of the ride. When we exited the ride, my husband went to take our two girls to the bathroom while I went into the shop to get some sweets for us. When I exited the shop, my husband was talking to a security guard and when I asked him what happened, he told me that the stroller was gone. Gone. My children's jackets, all of the diapers, all of my pins and my lanyard, gone. Not to mention that I had a very tired and dirty girl in my possession that did not want to walk anymore.

My party had separated, so I called them to tell them to keep an eye out for the stroller while we followed the security guard over the entire park, looking in bathrooms and such. A long, tiring trip that ended up in front of DCA at the Lost & Found. As we were walking to get another stroller, my mom called and said that she had found it. Someone had taken it and went to the smoking section. It kind of bothers me that someone had gone through the contents of bags and such... but at least nothing was lost and we only wasted about 2 hours looking.

[DisneylandorBust]

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Man, need to equip my stroller with a lowjack before I come. . .

Glad you found it again!

[Disney Wrassler]

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Did they take it on purpose or was it on accident? Maybe they did not realize what they had done. But yes, going through other peoples stuff regardless is a big no-no. Glad you got everything back though .

[barfownz]

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Did you get everything back? I hope so. Why would people do this!?

[Angelica Gracey]

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What an awful experience... Glad it had a good outcome. I guess you can always lock the strollers together, make it awkward to take... It's a shame that one would *have* to do that though...

[DisneyMom88]

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I got everything back, thank God. I don't know who took it, or if it was intentional. But everything that was packed away in it had been taken out. I can understand taking one by mistake, but for god's sake.. put it back where you found it!

[Doofy]

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I am always worried about that. The only thing that stays in our stroller is a diaper bag. I do not leave anything that I think would even be a little bit of a target.

I have been debating renting stollers since I am also worried about getting my stoller stollen. The only problem is that my wife hates the stollers they use at DLR.

[XCLIPSE129]

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Didn't Darkbeer post something on the news thread about some recent stroller thefts and that they might be some organized group ring pulling them off. We always make sure we don't leave anything expensive or leave anything showing that could attract someone to take our strollers. Its sad but nothing is safe even in Disneyland.

[Stare Girl]

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I got everything back, thank God. I don't know who took it, or if it was intentional. But everything that was packed away in it had been taken out. I can understand taking one by mistake, but for god's sake.. put it back where you found it!

If you don't know where you accidently switched off, or even if you do, I'd notify security. Chances are the original owners are already assuming it is stolen.

Some people... I'm so sorry you had to spend two hours looking.

[mycroft16]

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Man, that's just low and really wrong. Glad you got it all back. I can't believe they didn't know... it was full of your stuff. They had to have known.

Anyway, easy solution to this would be to put a radio tag (incredibly small things) somewhere on each stroller and then put receivers over the parks. If one goes missing or gets stollen, find security, they radio it in, main office enters your name (linked to that particular stroller) and it comes up on the map with exactly where it is. Wouldn't cost that much either as the tech is fairly cheap to install and maintain. All of it is really small to and can be hidden very easily.

[OCCOBRA]

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In the weekly update on Mouse Planet they warned everyone of the scam of people stealing strollers and taking personal property about 2 or 3 weeks ago. Sorry that happened to you. With all the unattended strollers lying around it is to tempting for some low life thieves.

[10-8atDisneyland]

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Unfortunately Disneyland is not a crime-free zone and there are an endless number of people willing to risk their valuables by leaving them in a stroller while they go on a ride or are otherwise preoccupied. DON'T DO IT!

Think about it....there are low-lifes in this world that make their living stealing from others. The price of an annual pass is nothing to one of these pieces of garbage when compared to the target rich environment.

Strollers do go missing. Sometimes it is an accident, especially with the rentals. Sometimes it is theft, it happens....even at Disneyland. I cannot stress it enough (and I've posted this before), DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING VALUABLE IN YOUR STROLLER!!! Take anything of value with you or get a locker. A stroller full of stuff is just asking to be taken. Even if you cover your valuables with jackets or diaper bags it is not safe. A thief will think nothing of taking it and going through it and if there are no valuables to be had.....on to the next target.

The idea of locking multiple strollers together is OK but do not lock them to anything such as a fence or a sign. Doing so will be taken as a possible security threat, your lock will be cut and you may become the unwelcome subject of a security response you don't want to be a part of.

It may be a bit of a hassle but taking your valuables with you or locking them in a locker will save you the headache that happens when something like this occurs.

[Walt Jr.]

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Some people can be so rude. Even in the Happiest Place on Earth.

[nemofinder22]

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In the weekly update on Mouse Planet they warned everyone of the scam of people stealing strollers and taking personal property about 2 or 3 weeks ago. Sorry that happened to you. With all the unattended strollers lying around it is to tempting for some low life thieves.

Yep http://www./articles.php?art=dl060911xx

Im sorry that happened but at least you got everything back and that your a smart parent keeping your kids with you(thinking back to another thread when some parents left there kids in Town Square)

[Kaye]

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Im sorry to hear that they would be so low in taking your stuff.

But im glad to here that they found it. It sucks to know that someone
would do something like that especially if you have children with you.

But like they say what goes around comes around

[Goin2DL]

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It sounds to me like they wre going through your stuff looking for money or something. When my kids were little, we never had to worry about our stoller. That wasn't even that long ago. To sad.

[chadb14]

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That just sucks! Sorry that this happened to you!

[Moonliner]

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It sounds to me like they wre going through your stuff looking for money or something. When my kids were little, we never had to worry about our stoller. That wasn't even that long ago. To sad.

You know, a used diaper strategically placed could do wonders to discourage this type of behavior.

[DisneyDude2006]

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That sucks. I remember when I lost my fanny pack with all my DL money. I finally found it at the lost and found.

[TigerLily98]

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After having a stuffed animal stolen right out of our stroller in Sea World (not our toy, our companion's daughter put it in there without my knowing), I've become very careful with strollers, and here is what I do about places like Disneyland.

First of all, I NEVER ever rent a stroller. They all look the same, making it that much easier for someone to steal and you'd have a tough time finding it.

I always bring along a cheap stroller, one that if it got stolen, wouldn't mean I'm out a ton of money. (You won't see me leaving something like a Peg Perego or Bugaboo or whatever out there!) This is the same stroller I check on the airlines- if you've never done that, you don't know how much they get banged up as they're checked below with the luggage.

And I echo the above sentiments, never leave valuables in the stroller.

I usually rent a locker first thing (on the left side of Main Street, you have in and out priviledges for the whole day).

Whenever we have too much stuff, I just put it in the locker. If I run out of something I need (like the jackets we usually don't need until nightfall), we make a trip back.

Yes, it takes more time, which is annoying. But it can be worth it to prevent situations like being without diapers (and to prevent tears over a stolen toy).

Realize that stuffed animal in my stroller that was stolen? We weren't on a ride, we were looking at the tidepools at SeaWorld. We were maybe 2 feet away from the stroller when it was stolen. Awfully bold of the person, if you ask me.

As the scouts say, be prepared for anything!

EDIT: The RIGHT said of Main Street, as you are walking in.... My bad :-) It's behind the cart with the fresh fruit/veggies and bottled water....