Got Robbed!

BuilderFL

BuilderFL

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Got up Saturday morning at about 5am to go fishing with my oldest son to find out that some SOBs had broken into my patio to cut out the front of the center console and steal all my new electronics and gauge… and I did not hear a thing. I guess it was best not to hear a thing because I would have not hesitated to shoot at them. They came prepared with the tools to do a clean job and knew what they were doing. I hate to say it but I suspect an inside job – someone who was aware of the new equipment I had installed and it’s value. Yard people, pool guy even friends of my neighbor’s 20 year-old son. It’s very particular that neither my son’s American Bulldog, who was spending the night at my house, nor my neighbor’s two German Shepard barked. Normally these dogs would have created such a rumble that the whole neighborhood would have heard. Needless to say, I’m very frustrated. It’s incredible that in a few minutes some punks can destroy months of hard work. Sorry for the lengthy posting but needed to share my hurt with people that are as passionate about their V20 as I am. And of course – pictures to go along.
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What's next. Boat Alarms? This is horrible and I am sorry to see such hard work be destroyed like that. Due to the fact that my yard is too small for our boat, my father and I must keep ours in public storage. Fortunately, the yard owner has camera's installed but still you never know. Sorry to see this.
 
Thanks guys for your kind words! And yes, I'm going to Radio Shack at noon and check out the alarms and get at least a motion sensor for that area. I could not sleep last night thinking that they could be back for the thru-hull depth/temp sensor that goes along with the Furuno chart plotter they stole.
 
Man that really does suck and thiefs should be hung by the BALLS when caught. Crooks are worthless scumbags who have no conscience whatsoever.
 
Builder my heart absolutely goes goes out to you. Please tell me that insurance will cover your replacement costs.

I agree with you that it's wierd the dogs didn't bark. Maybe they knew the prowler.
 
Oh My God!!!

The SOB's must of left some finger prints right? It's sad to see what some human trash can do. I hope you get those CS's. :(
 
I know your pain!! While at the campground a couple of years ago they stole, fish finder, gps and tackle >:(

I reported to the camp owner who did not want me to call police cause he did not want a bad rep at his camp ground, he insured me he would do everything to help me get my stuff back! YEA RIGHT!!

2 days later I bought all new stuff so I could fish, I wasn't going to miss a season with out my stuff.

well 2 days after that he called me to the office to show me that he got everything back including things I did not even know was gone!

I guess there were some things going on there that no one knew about and I was not alone, they caught the guys and got most all stuff back and the people that did not get there things back were given cash for there loss.

Keep an eye open for your stuff at pawn shops, crigslist ect ect thats what they do with stuff here.

At least they cut it out nice, and not broke everything!!

Good Luck!
 
Sorry to hear that bro. Thieves are cowards and deserve to be hung by the short hairs. I hope you get your stuff back.
 
Well I only have liability insurance on the boat but perhaps my homeowner's policy will cover it...and then there's that $1,000 deductible. It will find out on Monday. Again thanks for the moral support. On a good note, the motor and all the switches are working.
 
BuilderFl:

I have 25 Aquasport center console that I face mounted a color GPS in. I thought by using bolts with security heads I might slow down someone who might want it. Looking how they took yours apart I guess I might be wrong? Sorry for your loss.

Kamikaze
 
Kami,

Same here and did we have a hard time flush mounting that Furuno - The access from the back of the console was almost impossible. It never occurred to me that a thieve with a cordless Dremel and cut-off wheel could cut out the entire console and get away with it. We know better now.
 
Macojoe,

I have close to no hope that I will ever see my equipment again. Was talking to a cop friend of mine and he's telling me that they are so stretched out with big crime, that unless the equipment if found as a result of another crime investigation, it's on e-bay tomorrow. They can steal my equipment, but like you, they are definitely not going to take my spirit. Today I installed the DC connection for my old reliable Garmin 12 XL GPS and I re commissioned my retired Raytheon L265 fishfinder. Will see later how I go about getting the V shipshape, but for now - whatever gets me back the quickest. Thanks!
 
Fl, I hate that happened to you.

If you have the serial numbers to the equipment, report it to the cops anyway, they will put it in the system so if they show up at a pawn shop or like they said, they are found in another crime, you will get em back.
 
Randle, good idea - will do it. You know, PSA (Public Service Aide) that came by to make the report never asked for serial numbers. Thanks!
 
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