Wade, I'm with you. I'm a pretty big guy and can be scary at times!

RAWR!

For real though, I think the local news idea isn't a bad idea.

I'm curious to know if he knows he being sought after.

So, the mirage drive must have been removed prior to landing right? I leave mine in and drag the kayak up the beach with it attached. Its pretty hard to get it off that way till the rods have been removed (or stolen) off of it.

Tom- thats what he does too...

Sorry to hear of that Jeremiah...

Bet scrawny boy didn't know he was on film, he'll be found soon enough.

I'll keep an eye out up here for that truck/yak combo, even hold him for you until you arrive...:evil:

GRRRR

i bet the perps dont read this site
if they did
they would have known that there is a camera pointed at them

iam wirting down that no. and puttin it in my wallet
if i see the brown ford with numbers matchin
up north in LA area
ill let ya knows

not gonna post what i will also do
if i find this truck

getting our shit jacked from these scum
pisses me off

Grrrr

Wow, 45 posts in seven hours. I guess the slow fishing has not sapped all the energy from our community.

From what I have read, enough evidence has been gathered to find these thieves. I am sure that the cops are busy and this will be way down the priority list. On the other hand, if we want to, some of us can do the legwork for them and hand them the perps with everything they need to bust this guy, (and his lady). We have photos, a license plate and a motivated group of volunteers. Some of us need to do the legwork and then hand the bad guys over to the authorities.

I live a ways away but if a posse is being formed, just send up the Bat-Signal. I will be there.

Bob

Have a chain and lock on the ready... When you see the truck lock the wheel and call the cops! He wont be able to drive off at least! And you won't have to deal with the guy. Also make sure the info is on craigslist. Anyone looking to buy a yak will find that info first and call you if they come across this idiot! Maybe he fishes lakes so send some pay to play lakes and give them the info.

Damn. I was there Sunday. I recall the "thief" launched early around 6 when I did, unloaded from a truck onto the beach.

When I landed he was sitting on the triangle next to the grey hobie. Seemed odd at the time, since he was there when I landed and even after I was wheeling my Hobie to my SUV. I was wondering why he had not moved off the beach. He talked a while to a yakker (bearded, young, nice guy) who had landed right next to me, also in a hobie. I could identify the "thief" if it helps--but the tats and shaved head pretty much close the deal.

Wheelez is the way to go. Just wish Hobie had put a 10 inch hatch in the rear to store the Wheelez.

If you have a witness that saw the girl lift the drive from kayak, and get into the brown Ford truck Ca. lic#8W0805 - the police will absolutely take the complaint.

Go to SDPD Northern Division and sign a criminal complaint.
4275 Eastgate Mall 92037

Its a simple procedure and an easy go from there....
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The time lapse videos are using images captured once every 30 seconds. With this recent incident, I'm changing it to every 10 seconds. I never expected that these would be used to catch someone stealing something.

I work 2 blocks from the launch and live just up the street. if i see this cocksuckers truck i will call the cops ASAP. If he has the balls to come back to my neiborhood he will be caught (or delt with).

Will keep an eye out at Dana Point. Also available if needed for the posse...

There is a guy that lives by me with a truck just like that duchbags, so I had to go look, no match.

That's some real jacked up stuff! Do you think he fishes out here or is just stealing peoples stuff? I would check Craigslist for postings.....he's prob the kind of dumbass that would post his yak with the peddles sitting on the truck. Then we could all go pay him a visit to "check" out the yak. Stomping time!

Jer, this sucks, cause it could'nt have happened to a better fisherman. When it comes time to visit him let me know. AZ Kelly.

Will keep an eye out around MDR, PV, and Cabrillo. Add another one if needed for the posse...

Perp:
White Male mid-late 20's
shaved head
large tattoos on chest

Glad I dont have ANY tattoos on my chest, cuz I would fit the description rather well....

crime report online
 

http://www.sandiego.gov/police/crime...artaccess.html

online reporting link

:cheers1:

There are many things the Police are good for when you need them. But this is a matter best resolved by the local governing body of friends. I think we all know what kind of justice is deserved here. I sure hope one of us finds him before he sells that stuff for a bag of meth and a forty. I am sad for this isolated event, but I am happy to see us all band together for our buddy. :cheers1:

I'll keep an eye out in North OC, Garden Grove, Westminster, thru Long Beach. A truck like that will be very easy to spot.

I'm in Carlsbad and I'm home the rest of the week. I'll keep an eye out for this dirtbag.

This would put more lumps on his head than a baseball bat - trust me.
- An easy 5 G's just to say "Hello" to a criminal lawyer.

It will definitely cost him Much More if he has Any kind of previous conviction - for anything.
-At least 1 year of dealing shit while being tossed in "The System".
-A nice permanent Felony on his record, That means Bye Bye any guns you own, bye bye any bonded or reputable job you have - Not to mention being precluded from any worth while employment - Forever. :the_finger:
- And that goes for The Both of them - Mr. and Mrs. Douchebag.
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But wait - There's More Fun to Come.
Big Fines, County Jail As*rape, and More.

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Its easy to crack his head - hell, we all want to do that - but way too many words have already been posted on the internet about it.
You're a friend and I don't want you to go from 'the right" to wrong.

If an act of god happens after that - well, what can I say - sh*t happens ;)

I saw the drive on the grey outback off of craigslist.

I am guessing it's not yours since it has the original fins, not turbo fins. But if you would like to see the photo and ID it for yourself, PM me your email and I will forward it to you.

Looks of it to me is he stole it for himself. He knew exactly what he was looking for. It looked like the girl was originally holding a small child.

I hope they catch that Ass Clown!

I agree these are very great points of consequences that normal intelligent people might consider, but normal intelligent people, and even normal non-intelligent people are not the ones stealing mirage drives...
this guys probably a tweaker, he does not feel these "lumps to the head" like normal people...he has no money, so you and I will most likely foot his "hello to lawyer bill", as well as pay for his county jail time, and his unemployment, and his "recovery/ rehabilitation stay at the nearest place" since he will plea bargain it down to a drug related offense, and his future social security benefits he will collect, etc... he could care less about being in jail, it is more comfortable than where he probably lives, and he obviously has a good handle on the system. And if he owned a gun he would have sold it and would not be stealing cheap mirage drives when there are things worth much more money at hand. He is too stupid or short sighted to see these things or even notice a web camera, or witnesses at an extremely popular beach spot. That is why he did it in the first place he cannot think things through properly.
So lets help him see things clearly with a little knock upside the head!:rolleyes:
Would probably do more to get his attention than any of the other things!:cheers1:

probably can find him here.....

http://apps.sdsheriff.net/wij/wij.aspx

:cheers1:

WOW SO SORRY!

I'm guessing he wanted the Mirage drive for his own grey hobie, since I am certain he was paddling not peddling when we launched that morning and when I saw him later on the water.

Would not be surprised if he had stolen that grey hobie as well!! Possibly a previous owner had taken the mirage drive in hand to a street-parked car/truck, while leaving the grey hobie on the beach--ripe for a fast load n' road! So then our thief needed a mirage drive to complete his illegal set-up!

BASTARDS!!!

Sorry to hear about this. I hope things work out....

Counter measure...
 

I will now cart wheel my kayak , and claw lock my truck tire, chained and lock my steering wheel to the seat from now on.

Nothing is safe these days.....

Thanks everyone!!
Just do me a favor and if you see this guy, let the the police do their job (:rolleyes:). I'm pissed too, but don't put your life, liberty or family at risk by doing something illegal...as fun and justified as it may sound, it's not worth it!

UPDATE:
Thanks to everyone on this site I was able to print out the still images, the similar truck photo, eyewitness contact info, exc....I also went thru an hr or two of not so exciting fishing video (forgot how many fish I farm) and found a good shot of my peddle sn#'s, thank god for HD video!!

I'm meeting with a detective tomorrow to hand over all the info WE"VE collected....also included the reciept for the replacement pedals showing that they are indeed worth over $500.

Good luck getting your stuff back. Hopefully the detective will move quickly in arresting this worthless scum bag. I'll keep an eye open for the truck in OC.

sorry to hear about all the inconvenience this has caused you.

i feel so vulnerable leaving the yak because most of the time i fish alone.

so,,, if i happen to ask you to keep an eye on my yak while im gone it's greatly appreciated. this thread has me feeling a little better that there are people watching.

Scally, if you have homeowner's or renter's insurance, you should submit a claim. This kind of loss is usually covered by those policies.

Bob

Only valuable personal property MIGHT cover it. 99% of the time, renters insurance will only cover theft if you are WITHIN arms length of the item that was stolen, leaving it in the open, unattended or unsecured will usually be in the clause.

For example, if my kayak gets stolen off the roof of my car, it will be covered if it was locked down, however if it wasn't, it wont be covered.

Typical deductible on a homeowner's/renter's policy is at least $500. Don't burn your claim unless it is a whopper. Now maybe if your garage got burglarized and you lost your $3k golf clubs, your PA and your REVO plus all of your rods/reels, tools and your ABBA vinyl collection....then I say go ahead and make that claim.

Sorry to hear about that sh*t Scally.

Definitely keep us updated. Knowing our system...it won't be a felony...I hope they nail him.

My eyes are peeled I will be on the hunt when I am there. He will not go free!

Take out a no-deductable Valuable Personal Property Insurance policy. I have all my camera equipment, my kayak, art work and stuff on it. About 25k worth of coverage for $161/year

Update?
Did you use the lic. plate # to get a name?

LJ thief
 

Let me know if you don't get movement on your case #