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Builder nicked my candle!

392 replies

maiacam · 06/12/2016 13:50

Hi I had a limited edition Jo Malone candle in my downstairs loo that had never been used and has been treasured since 2009.
We have builders working in the garden this week and have come in to use loo twice yesterday.
Noticed candle has disappeared and it was 100 percent there yesterday. Both builders are acting normal and friendly.
AIBU to feel rather miffed. Haven't said anything DH wants to but I am not so sure.

Help!

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ProudBadMum · 06/12/2016 13:51

Bet it was knocked off my accident and they cleaned up hoping you wouldn't notice

Can't see builders nicking a candle.

Sparlklesilverglitter · 06/12/2016 13:52

I'm sorry but why would a builder go to all the effort of stealing a candle, Jo malone or not!

DearMrDilkington · 06/12/2016 13:52

I'd be very suprised if a builder knew a jo Malone candle would be worth money.

I'd be even more surprised if they even noticed the candle in the first place.

Are you sure someone's not playing a prank on you?

VintagePerfumista · 06/12/2016 13:52

Did you ask them?

monkeywithacowface · 06/12/2016 13:53

Dunno but can't get my head around owning something that expensive and not using it for 7 years! Maybe it got knocked over and broken. I'd ask

Cosmicglitterpug · 06/12/2016 13:53

Ask. Why wouldn't you? If they've knocked if off they need to replace it.

YelloDraw · 06/12/2016 13:53

Yeah like PP., bet it was broken and they just binned it!

Floggingmolly · 06/12/2016 13:53

Yes, bet it's what Proud said.

gleam · 06/12/2016 13:53

Well it's not builders nicking a candle, it's a thief. And a thief could be anyone.

Are sure one if the family hasn't broken it and not said?

EatTheCake · 06/12/2016 13:53

😂 I can't believe a builder stole a bloody candle

If they was going to steal of the people paying there wage don't you think they'd take something worth stealing?

DearMrDilkington · 06/12/2016 13:54

Ah yes, check your bins!

Cosmicglitterpug · 06/12/2016 13:54

And why wouldn't a builder know how much a candle costs?

OohMavis · 06/12/2016 13:54

Totally off-subject but why haven't you lit it?!

Ask them.

Suppermummy02 · 06/12/2016 13:54

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Original poster
maiacam · 06/12/2016 13:55

Yes I did think that it could have been broken as it was on the edge of the shelf
They would have noticed it as it was on a shelf above the loo if they were facing it.
Noone playing prank it was only me in house one day.
I Know it is a ridiculous situation but I know it was there and now it isn't.

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DearMrDilkington · 06/12/2016 13:55

Have you checked the bin or checked the floor for any broken glass?

Original poster
maiacam · 06/12/2016 13:56

That wasn't me I havent got a cleaner I wish I had ha

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Floggingmolly · 06/12/2016 13:56

What is the point of "treasuring" a candle you're never going to burn? It's like treasuring a banknote you're never going to spend - completely pointless.

Maudlinmaud · 06/12/2016 13:56

There was a thread similar to this before.
Ask the builders if they saw it, it cannot have grown legs.

Allthewaves · 06/12/2016 13:56

Do you have kids?

Original poster
maiacam · 06/12/2016 13:57

I havent got a gardener or a butler
I know it sounds bizarre but its true!
I did think it could have been broken and did check floor but nothing on it I think I will have to go with they broke it my mistake

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frauleinsallybowles · 06/12/2016 13:58

ask them if they know what happend to it op

Original poster
maiacam · 06/12/2016 13:58

Yes two teenagers but it was there in the morning after they went to school and had went before they came back

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DearMrDilkington · 06/12/2016 13:59

Just ask them if either of them accidentally knocked it off the shelf..