5 Houses Hit on Sullivan

[Fredd]

Why can't we catch any of these guys. Lakes all around me have been hit, but they never seem to catch anyone. Very frustrating!!!!

[MNmikew]

Is this the Sullivan lake up by Mille Lacs?

[deadeye]

Sorry to hear about that happening man! I hope they do find out who did it and the stuff is returned. Its sad when you cant expect go go out without finding stuff stolen. Good Luck with the search and I hope you get it all back!

[UMDSportsman]

Sorry to hear that Steve. Glad to see that the boys doing awsome this year (wrestling), lot better than when i came through.

[Sandmannd]

Why can't we catch any of these guys. Lakes all around me have been hit, but they never seem to catch anyone. Very frustrating!!!!

I would expect they don't go out during peak hours. Probably middle of the night, when folks are either not in their house or are sleeping. Can probably tell if someone is there by the heater running. I would love to see scum breaking into a house and bust them.

[metro fisherman]

Not to be a jerk but this post is worded really bad and sounds like a large threat. I feel for you but you should be more worried about suggested violence than slander.

[eyebjim]

Oh so it's totally ok to steal but don't you dare suggest voilence against those that steal.

[Sonicrunch]

^^^You condone violence?

[eyebjim]

You condone theft?

[fishersofmen]

I have to admit if I would have cought the clowns who robbed my house I most likely would have become violent. Is there anything wrong with that or would I have felt guilty, absolutely not.

[Sandmannd]

I would never condone violence. I don't know what I would do if I caught someone stealing my house. I would probably just call the coppers.

[opsirc]

I am not one to condone theft or violence, always believed the best way to hurt a person is thru their pocket book. trouble is people who sink to this level, do not have one.

[Johnny_Da_Der]

eye, i guess i don't see how you could read that metro condones ice house break-ins from his post, but whatever. when i read the original post i thought it sounded like some thieves were gonna get waterboarded in the ice hole.

I have to admit if I would have cought the clowns who robbed my house I most likely would have become violent. Is there anything wrong with that or would I have felt guilty, absolutely not.

Wouldn't blame ya and I won't get into the ethics of if there is anything wrong with it, but you might go to jail for it.

[Trollin226]

The way I look at it is I work hard for what I have. If I happen catch someone trying to take what is mine, Well I am going to do whatever is needed prevent it...

[NWBuck]

MinnesotaMusky,

I found myself getting just as mad as I read your story. I'm a long ways away from you, but have a couple of extra rod/reel combo's that are just spares and I'd ship them to you if it helps. I know others here would probably do the same, and at least maybe get you back out there a time or two this year. Let me know.

[hawkeye43]

My house never made it to the lake this year. It got broken into while still at the storage site and then they burned it to the ground. Where is anything Safe. I was in total shock. Why is all I can ask. I don't know if I could be able to forget or work the punk over. I just don't know. All I know is that I worked hard for what I have just like most people and it makes me angery that the stealing and everything else keeps happening every year on the lake or where ever. Something has to change, be it the enforcement or the punishment. I was almost to the point of giving up ice fishing so I wouldn't have to deal with this bulls!$$ any more, but that be stupit to give something that I enjoy so much.Things will be done different and pray I never catch someone doing wrong. It would be a cold day in he!!.

[MinnesotaMuskie]

I do agree...my first post was poorly worded...but I did clarify in the next post, my solution was not violence. Would I feel sorry for the individuals if they found themselves in a bad life threatening situation; i.e. truck in open water, stranded on the lake...No I would not, not even a little bit.

I did not post this to threaten anyone...just to vent frustrations. Some feel "I asked for it." I will have to disagree. Will I leave my house overnight again, no, not unless I am sure it will occupied. Will I help my friends again, yes.

To all the offers of equipment...Thank You...I am fortunate to be in position financially to replace the equipment. So if you have extra equipment...there are folks who need it more than myself and my family. Maybe find a conservation organization or maybe even a kid in your community who you know might appreciate the gear. Have them shovel your drive, do some type of work ...and let them earn the equipment.

Good news is this...there is a "solid lead" on the thefts...so maybe a few items will be recovered.

Thanks for listening...

[Jethro80]

Now I'm just throwing this out here so.......

What if someone broke into your residence? Call the cops and wait 20 minutes for them to arrive? Me, I would take care of it like the good ole days

[Sandmannd]

I do agree...my first post was poorly worded...but I did clarify in the next post, my solution was not violence. Would I feel sorry for the individuals if they found themselves in a bad life threatening situation; i.e. truck in open water, stranded on the lake...No I would not, not even a little bit.

I did not post this to threaten anyone...just to vent frustrations. Some feel "I asked for it." I will have to disagree. Will I leave my house overnight again, no, not unless I am sure it will occupied. Will I help my friends again, yes.

To all the offers of equipment...Thank You...I am fortunate to be in position financially to replace the equipment. So if you have extra equipment...there are folks who need it more than myself and my family. Maybe find a conservation organization or maybe even a kid in your community who you know might appreciate the gear. Have them shovel your drive, do some type of work ...and let them earn the equipment.

Good news is this...there is a "solid lead" on the thefts...so maybe a few items will be recovered.

Thanks for listening...

For this I say you are a great man. I have seen posts and others offering to send them stuff and some on here say it was a scam to get free things. I would give you a great level of respect for telling this story and saying you don't need anything and that you (this one is the big one) will help out your friend again in the future. That's simply awesome. I wish you the best and hope you get your things back.

[Eckie]

Good luck MM...

I've spent time following this post since the day you posted it...and understand how you felt...a big part of this forum is for 'venting'...we as fisherman, outdoorsman often have similar views, a camaraderie, if you will. Glad you took the time to share it with us.

Your words in your last post were very well written. I commend you and your actions. Your initial intent was more than honorable. I look forward to a post from you letting us know that said individuals have been caught.

I'd share my fish house with you, anytime...

Eckie

[TMF89]

MM, I really like your idea of getting back at these dirtbags when you catch them, but personally I'd have no problem with... "forcebly detaining" them until the police arrived if that happened at my house. People like that aren't going to stop because somebody tells them too, and I have no problem with getting a little vengance.

Then again, maybe that's just the Italian in me, lol.

[metro fisherman]

Ok, if you think you would go violent on the guys who robbed you consider this. You find the guy at a bar or somewhere. You yell at him and beat the living s#@! out of him. In the eyes of the law your no better than he is.

[Trollin226]

Their is a big difference between "forcebly detaining" and "forcibly stopping" someone from stealing your personal property, Than beating someone in a bar out of vengene after the fact...

[Dave]

Steve, I hope you filed a claim with your home owners insurance. Personal property is usually covered. Sounds like you had a lot of stuff taken, too.

[CrappieFshr651]

Im thinkin about putting a permanent out next year, sounds like a need to keep a ravage pitbull inside of it or somethin, this is getting rediculous.