Posted by Adrian North on September 8, 2006 at 4:14 AM
The night before last some theiving person broke into our house and stole most of my camera equipment. The moderator has given me permission to list the equipment here. If anyone sees or is offered any of this stuff can they please let Thames Valley police Case #: FP9537902/06) or myself know. Thanks
Equipment:
Canon 1.4x EF II Teleconverter sn: 51701
Canon 2x EF II Teleconverter sn:40008
Minolta Dynax 700si sn:52604357
Canon EOS 20D sn:0630326605
Canon EOS 3 sn:2306213
Canon EOS 1D Mk IIN sn:407111
Canon Speedlite 550EX sn:0R1215
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Lens (Canon Fit) sn:1022810
Sigma 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 ASP Macro (Minolta fit) sn:1098987
Minolta 50mm Standard f1.7 sn:12505466
Vivitar 28-300mm Series I f5.6-6.7 (Minolta fit) sn:09564542
Canon 70-200f4L sn:267418
Canon 17-40 f4L sn:161194
Canon 500 f4LIS (with Camo Lens Coat) sn:26216
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro (Canon Fit) sn:016717
Accessories: Wimberly flash bracket, angle finder, better beamer, spirit levels, wimberley/kirk plates
Thanks
Adrian
Posted by Andrew Forsyth on September 8, 2006 at 4:17 AM
Jeez, so sorry to hear. Good luck in the recovery, will keep 'em peeled.
A
Posted by Tim Munsey on September 8, 2006 at 4:30 AM
This is a big problem, I think since I've been on this site 4 people have had their stuff stolen. Some serious grey matter needs to be applied.
I hope insurance payback is swift.
Best wishes
Posted by Mike Smith on September 8, 2006 at 4:49 AM
I know how it feels... , hope you have better luck with the insurance than I did.
Co-incidently I have just had a letter from Gloucester police (some 2 years after the incident) saying that they have apprehended somebody for theft and he is asking the theft of other equipment (inc mine) to be taken into consideration; it eludes to the possibility for some court awarded compensation - I don't hold out any hope for this.
Was other stuff stolen as well, or do you think they targeted just the camera kit? I ask as it begs an obvious question?
Posted by John Chapman on September 8, 2006 at 5:35 AM
Hi Adrian
you must be gutted.I hope they catch the Bas!
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Dave Courtenay on September 8, 2006 at 5:39 AM
Johns taken the works out of my mouth-Keep an eye on e-bay
Posted by Adrian North on September 8, 2006 at 7:19 AM
Thanks everyone. Basically (apart from a few other incidental itemsO it was just my camera stuff although they left me my tripod which was nice of them They got my credit cards and mobile phones but they were in the bag that I normally take to work and then nicked hat to put stuff in so they just got lucky I guess.
Just had a call from the police which says basically not to hold out any hope of getting the stuff back. I think I'll be investing in a big heavy safe for the future. They can still break in but they might hurt themselves when trying to carry it off!
How awful, I hope they catch the b@st***ds, it's just so nasty what they have done.
I don't know what else to say, am just too angry for you.
Alison
Posted by Philip Kirkham on September 8, 2006 at 7:59 AM
Hello Adrian
Burglary leaves you with a really heavy feeling, it is certainly one of the worst things that can happen in your home. I do hope you can soon reclaim on your insurance, meantime there are at least a few more pairs of eyes looking out for your gear.
Very best wishes
Phil
Posted by Elliott Neep on September 8, 2006 at 9:19 AM
Hi Adrian,
Sorry to hear about this. Have been a victim myself and know exactly how it feels. Knee-capping is too good for them! I can only imagine that they had plenty of time or were very strong! Seems like they new exactly what to go for.
My only advice is to watch Ebay, private sales in the back of local papers, and visit all the camera shops and pawn shops (especially cash converters) in the area. That 500F4 is not a common item. Give them a list with serial numbers and direct tel numbers to you and investigation police officer or team.
Posted by Brian Matthews on September 9, 2006 at 5:28 PM
Adrian,
Sadly like Elliot I too have suffered the same fate look on the bright side you lost no images as these can never be replaced. I hope you insurance moves quickly.
Discussion
13 repliesEquipment:
Canon 1.4x EF II Teleconverter sn: 51701
Canon 2x EF II Teleconverter sn:40008
Minolta Dynax 700si sn:52604357
Canon EOS 20D sn:0630326605
Canon EOS 3 sn:2306213
Canon EOS 1D Mk IIN sn:407111
Canon Speedlite 550EX sn:0R1215
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Lens (Canon Fit) sn:1022810
Sigma 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 ASP Macro (Minolta fit) sn:1098987
Minolta 50mm Standard f1.7 sn:12505466
Vivitar 28-300mm Series I f5.6-6.7 (Minolta fit) sn:09564542
Canon 70-200f4L sn:267418
Canon 17-40 f4L sn:161194
Canon 500 f4LIS (with Camo Lens Coat) sn:26216
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro (Canon Fit) sn:016717
Accessories: Wimberly flash bracket, angle finder, better beamer, spirit levels, wimberley/kirk plates
Thanks
Adrian
A
I hope insurance payback is swift.
Best wishes
Mike
I also echo the above comments, hang the culprits I say
Good luck with the insurance or getting the equipment back
Vince
I know how it feels...
Co-incidently I have just had a letter from Gloucester police (some 2 years after the incident) saying that they have apprehended somebody for theft and he is asking the theft of other equipment (inc mine) to be taken into consideration; it eludes to the possibility for some court awarded compensation - I don't hold out any hope for this.
Was other stuff stolen as well, or do you think they targeted just the camera kit? I ask as it begs an obvious question?
you must be gutted.I hope they catch the Bas!
John
Aberdeen
Just had a call from the police which says basically not to hold out any hope of getting the stuff back. I think I'll be investing in a big heavy safe for the future. They can still break in but they might hurt themselves when trying to carry it off!
Adrian
I don't know what else to say, am just too angry for you.
Alison
Burglary leaves you with a really heavy feeling, it is certainly one of the worst things that can happen in your home. I do hope you can soon reclaim on your insurance, meantime there are at least a few more pairs of eyes looking out for your gear.
Very best wishes
Phil
Sorry to hear about this. Have been a victim myself and know exactly how it feels. Knee-capping is too good for them!
My only advice is to watch Ebay, private sales in the back of local papers, and visit all the camera shops and pawn shops (especially cash converters) in the area. That 500F4 is not a common item. Give them a list with serial numbers and direct tel numbers to you and investigation police officer or team.
Sadly like Elliot I too have suffered the same fate look on the bright side you lost no images as these can never be replaced. I hope you insurance moves quickly.
Thanks
Brian