history: A few years ago, my car got broken into. The thief broke out a window, and stole my speakers and all of my c.d.s.  A few years ago_comma_ when I was first out on my own_comma_ my car got broken into. Oh no! That's awful_comma_ was anything valuable stolen? Yes_comma_ unfortunately. I had just gotten some big speakers installed_comma_ and those were taken. Also_comma_ two cases of c.d.s were gone.
current: I'm so sorry! I would be so upset. Did you file a report with the police?
next: Yes, and they were caught! Thankfully, I got my belongings back!