Beware- More Pathetic Thieves Are Amongst Us

[cliffy]

I dont think it would be necessary for them to do so. That is an easy enough task for the owner to complete. Any type of scribing tool could be used and you can put whatever marking you want on it. The key is to do so and keep a record of what it is and where its placed.

[jigginlow]

Cliffy,

No need to spazz out.

[cliffy]

How in the world did you come to the conclusion that I "spazzed out"?

[jigginlow]

Avatar is all.

[tunrevir]

I also have been victimized and dislike the people that could do such a thing. I have had a couple portable deerstands stolen in my younger days and a backpack full of hunting gear out of my truck bed. You know run in quick 5 min or less and out without a thought of stuff being grabbed, come out and it is gone. I have taken the extreme approach of engraving my name, address and phone on the items in a conspicuous spot and then in a covert location in case I would happen to come across them again. I also keep my receipts in a folder and annually do inventory and or take photoes to back up my claims. Yes, they are out there and always will be but we have to help ourselves in the meantime the best we can. I do like the shanty watch programs and the fact that we can network here and alert and or notify others of bad conduct. This is a great site and you are all extended family even if I don't know you by sight or name. When you run into a person on the road and can identify them by the boat make and motor just because of the posts they have made that is a pretty powerful tool IMO. Keep your eyes and ears open, don't make things easy for the dregs of society and you will make a difference. They walk among us but they aren't at all like US!

Tunrevir~

[cliffy]

LOL...I am a little slow at times. Funny one.

[cold one sd]

Many people around here don't lock their houses and leave their keys in their vehicles. Some of my buddies wonder why I lock everything. I moved here from Colorado and they are building a beef processing plant right south of town. In another year or two I'll bet they will be locking everything too.

[cjac]

Cliffy, gotta say, for being a LE guy, you were a little slow on the draw on that one! Made me laugh!!!

[jigginlow]

That kid looks like he'd do one heck of a job with the jigging sticks-drill two holes side by side and you'd have action galore.

[cliffy]

 Originally Posted By: cjac

Cliffy, gotta say, for being a LE guy, you were a little slow on the draw on that one! Made me laugh!!!

Ah come on...I work nights...just got outa bed when I responded...still wiping the sleep from my eyes and waiting for my brain to engage.

[cjac]

Pardon granted, just having a little fun, sir!!

[HoleHopper]

A thief is not a thief becouse of a so-called bad economy. They are a thief becouse they have the morals of a pig. Matter of fact I know pigs that got better morals than a thief.........

Life is what you make it. Period.......... You are what you want to be. Period........ No excuses...........

Sarry to hear some pathetic excuse stole your stuff. I too have paid the thief.

-Lock and key.

-Out of sight.

-Dont advertize.

[Sandmannd]

 Originally Posted By: jigginlow

What do you all think? Do you think the ice house manufacturers could be convinced to put serial numbers on their houses? Or would that just drive up the already inflated price? I can't believe it would be that difficult- maybe just scribe it in an inconspicuous place on the plastic sled. It would have to help-aside from a couple of small details on mine I would never know it from the rest of the thousands of them out on the lakes. Any thoughts anyone?

I modified mine so I would know it if I see it. Another thing you could do is put some kind of information plate on the bottom (dought this scum would look on the bottom). Just a thought I had when I read this.

[jigginlow]

On a few occasions I have spotted identical houses to mine in town here. With the travel cover on, it is near impossible to make any conclusions. When this first happened I was so obsessed with getting it back that I went digging around under the cover of one in the back of a pickup at the local sporting goods store. After I stopped to actually think what I had done, I realized that I better refrain from this kind of vigilante justice-don't wanna be paying for new teeth in addition to all new ice fishing gear-won't be doing that again. Although I might ask any suspects where they bought their house and see what their reaction is-better yet, ask them how much they paid for it. Don't suppose they were too concerned pricing them out when they know they can just steal one instead.

[2 DA GILLS]

jigginlow,

I am not sure if sporting goods thieves are doing it for personal use or sale. I find it odd that someone could steal our 3 pairs of waders and find the exact sizes they need for personal use. In the situation we were in, we filed a police report and found out it has been an issue in the area for about 5 years. It is a rural area that attracts out of town hunters and someone is taking advantage of the situation. The local police officer stated that they are waiting for the day that they serve a search warrant and come across a shed full of hunting gear. He stated that the thieves are either the best outfitted hunters around, selling the stuff outside the area or just sitting on the stuff. They have been watching the pawn shops and web postings for local sellers. They have even gone to setting up video cameras around the local hotels.

The worst part was that the thieves put an end to our duck hunting for the trip, but we had pheasants as well. We had a pretty ticked off hunting party for about 4 hours after finding that we were robbed. I wish they would have stolen the skunk sprayed boots I had in the bed of my pick-up, but they did not want those for some reason.

[nitroant]

One of the things I see the most in the summer time is the guy who pulls into the gas station or bait store and runs in quick while leaving tackel boxes, rods, reels, electronics all in the open, in or on the boat. Its just too easy to run over and grab a box with $500 worth of plugs out of the back of the boat. Keep one guy outside watching at all times. I trust no one or any situation. I am not obsessed with keeping my stuff from getting stolen, but I do what I can to keep it from happening.

[Sutty]

I once had the winch stolen from the front of my boat trailer.... I mean come on 15 bucks at fleet farm....

[tisosy11]

Yeah - I'll always try to have someone watching the gear, but when alone i just go quick about it and try to keep the eye open at all times!

[keith schultz]

Hey tisosy 11, iv'e got one for you , my other half % i were fishing a cannel just over the wabasa bridge in our boat when i heard a pop sound i look up & saw a guy in acar pointing a gun at us . i never move so quick in all my life, having things stolen is one thing but when your being shot at is worse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sandmannd]

Dang keith, that is a heck of a thing to happen. I'd been out of there fast, but the boat woulda been covered with something brown on the inside.