Stolen Money

[Russic]

If you have two iOS devices (iPhone, iPad etc.) there are baby monitor apps for under $10. Problem is they don't record, so you'd have to catch them and take a screen shot.

[MoneyGuy]

Get a couple of maricopa harvester ants, regarded as one of the most poisonous bugs in the world. Invite the family over. Put the ants into your child's piggy bank.

You'll know the culprit when one of your family members dies or screams his/her head off, for these bites are extremely painful.

Do not allow these ants loose in the house. In case they should escape, make sure you don't have a male and a female, or you'll have bigger problems.

[Hockeyguy15]

Other than your kids were any other children there? I wouldn't put it past another kid to steal the money.

When I was a kid my cousin ate all the chocolates out of my advent calendar and hid the empty box under a chair. Kids a jerks.

[pylon]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Invite the suspects over, roofie their drinks, when they wake up they are all in a horrible glass and metal torture device where only one of them can steal a coin that well save his life.

Buy a tricycle

Buy a clown mask

Repeat the following

"I want to play a game"

Yup, I lost it at "buy a tricycle."

[To Be Quite Honest]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Other than your kids were any other children there? I wouldn't put it past another kid to steal the money.

When I was a kid my cousin ate all the chocolates out of my advent calendar and hid the empty box under a chair. Kids a jerks.

Growing up my sister would eat all the Halloween candy (or any candy really) and put the wrappings under my dresser.

[Locke]

Have you considered some sort of 'money lineup?'

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by gargamel

You need to catch them on camera in the act before you make that kind of accusation against family members over a relatively small amount of money. I think you'd feel pretty crummy if you accuse someone of being a thief only to find out that your 9 year old took your 7 year old's money and then emptied his own coin collector to cover his tracks.

I agree with this- that you cannot rule out your own kids. So this is what I would do- have the 9 year old call up the person you suspect, and ask "Uncle X, I have a question to ask- and I'm asking you because I trust you. Did you see anybody go into my room the other day? Somebody stole the money from my piggy bank!" (Then have the kid break down into tears.)

If the uncle did it- it will make him feel guilty as hell. If the kid did it, he won't be able to pull it off.

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I agree with this- that you cannot rule out your own kids. So this is what I would do- have the 9 year old call up the person you suspect, and ask "Uncle X, I have a question to ask- and I'm asking you because I trust you. Did you see anybody go into my room the other day? Somebody stole the money from my piggy bank!" (Then have the kid break down into tears.)

If the uncle did it- it will make him feel guilty as hell. If the kid did it, he won't be able to pull it off.

This is GENIUS!!!!

[malcolmk14]

Having the kid call up the dinner guests is actually brilliant. No accusations, just "did you see anyone go into my room? All the money from my piggy bank went missing!"

[prarieboy]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I agree with this- that you cannot rule out your own kids. So this is what I would do- have the 9 year old call up the person you suspect, and ask "Uncle X, I have a question to ask- and I'm asking you because I trust you. Did you see anybody go into my room the other day? Somebody stole the money from my piggy bank!" (Then have the kid break down into tears.)

If the uncle did it- it will make him feel guilty as hell. If the kid did it, he won't be able to pull it off.

That's a pretty good idea except for the fact the uncle and the nine year old don't have much of a relationship. We don't think it's one of the adults but one of the kids. Could be mine. The hard part about this is that we just don't know. If it was my money I wouldn't care too much, just be more careful and move on.

I know they have to grow up sometime but explaining to a 7 year old that members of the family could steal from you and can't be trusted outright RGMG!

[calumniate]

This sounds like a case for Crazybaconlegs!

[SportsJunky]

Your 7 yr old has his own wallet? Did he check his money clip?

[Daradon]

Well, whatever your next move is on this, you'll have to keep us updated now!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Your 7 yr old has his own wallet? Did he check his money clip?

Have you investigated his safety deposit box? Maybe hes converted his cash into GICs or bonds?

[getbak]

Based on the description in the OP, it sounds like the money was mostly change. You'd think someone would have noticed the jingling as the thief walked around.

[prarieboy]

Originally Posted by Daradon

Well, whatever your next move is on this, you'll have to keep us updated now!

I figured that was the case. I will. Might take a few weeks for the update.

Originally Posted by Locke

Have you investigated his safety deposit box? Maybe hes converted his cash into GICs or bonds?

I handle all his paper money (Bank Account).

The wallet holds his change for buying french fries or chips after skating lessons.

[prarieboy]

Originally Posted by getbak

Based on the description in the OP, it sounds like the money was mostly change. You'd think someone would have noticed the jingling as the thief walked around.

The money was all change as far as we know.

Jumping Jacks or you can't leave the house!!

[bizaro86]

$20 composed of small change weighs a fair bit. From now on I recommend weighing all visitors on the way in and out of your house.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

$20 composed of small change weighs a fair bit. From now on I recommend weighing all visitors on the way in and out of your house.

Just sink a scale under the front door mat.

[calumniate]

But how could you account for the weight of beer and cheesecake?