LJ Sunday - Thieves among us!!!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

silverbullet · 10-04-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bellcon

Un-fking believable

This boy needs to be taught a lesson!

It's not like there wasn't thieves in "the good old days"
we just dealt with them differently

I think we should bring that back. Massively f-d up. A lot of bad things can happen to a person on the water. Long ways to shore too...

TCS · 10-04-2011, 10:11 AM

There is definitely a silver lining in this story: the kayaking community at LJ knows you and has your back. Getting the license plate is huge, hope the police take it from here.

mazilla · 10-04-2011, 10:15 AM

I doubt the cops are going to do much....I tried handing them a video of the Dbag who walked into my driveway and proceeded to steal the 600.00 spare tire/rim off the back of my Wrangler, they wouldn't even take the DVD video I made for them. Of course I didn't have a plate # so that may change things a little.

Hope somebody catches this little bitch, I bet he thinks he is slick shit right about now...

wade · 10-04-2011, 11:09 AM

no way, impossible..too much bioluminescence..had to be an Eel or a Seven gill..

http://www.license-plate-search.org/...ate-search.php

Sorry to hear about this Jeremiah..Lets Get Em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I call shotgun, ready when you are...
LJ Canyon Card REVOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Handymansd · 10-04-2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade

no way, impossible..too much bioluminescence..had to be an Eel or a Seven gill..

http://www.license-plate-search.org/...ate-search.php

Sorry to hear about this Jeremiah..Get Em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LJ Canyon Card REVOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After you get his address... post it up here so we can all avoid his tweaker home...!

pchen911 · 10-04-2011, 11:51 AM

Sooner or later, the kayak is bound to pop up on craigslist with the mismatched pedals.

If I recall correctly, the difference between an 03 pedal and the new one is the mechanism used to pop out the retaining pin used for setting leg length.

On the 03 model pedal, you have to pull the pins out of the hole and the mechanism is made of wire, and the newer ones you squeeze the mechanism made out of molded plastic to re-adjust pin setting, is that right?

Just want to know what to watch out for if the thief knows he can't use the boat anymore and puts it up for sale somewhere.

Iceman · 10-04-2011, 11:53 AM

I wanna hear a happy ending to this. Too many $%^& get away with it!!!

RK · 10-04-2011, 11:56 AM

pchen yes you squeeze the plastic together on the new ones

-scallywag- · 10-04-2011, 12:03 PM

Damn, thanks guys!!!

And great work with the launch/truck pics...and gettin the plate#'s on the scene Dominic !!! Thanks to you that guy is burnt!!

CA LIC# 8W0805?

swinginFish · 10-04-2011, 12:24 PM

What's happening w/ this thread, i.e., the heads up, pictures of the perps., their truck and, most importantly, the link to the site where a license plate number can be tracked, represents one of the best things about this kind of site. While there's no lack of competitiveness amongst us, banding together to identify, isolate and catch someone who doesn't "play by the rules" (i.e., rips any of us off) is - well its just very cool. Good work, amigos. Hope it helps bring this low-life to justice!

"VIGILANTE": An individual who intends - or a member of a volunteer committee organized - to suppress and summarily punish criminals (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate); broadly: self-appointed doer(s) of justice.

Avery

sdfishman · 10-04-2011, 12:25 PM

56 seconds

Gigafish · 10-04-2011, 02:09 PM

Wow very hard to believe someone would do something like that. Good pics good

wiredantz · 10-04-2011, 02:37 PM

You can do it wade!

GregAndrew · 10-04-2011, 02:51 PM

Any indication that the Police are not going to pursue, and I am in for the posse. It is about time for a happy ending on one of these damn crappy starting stories.

Kailolo · 10-04-2011, 07:21 PM

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.

ryan111 · 10-05-2011, 01:25 PM

WOW SO SORRY!

Kailolo · 10-05-2011, 05:37 PM

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!

roby · 10-05-2011, 05:48 PM

BASTARDS!!!

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

-scallywag- · 10-05-2011, 06:07 PM

Thanks everyone!!
Just do me a favor and if you see this guy, let the the police do their job (

). 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.

StinkyMatt · 10-04-2011, 11:10 AM

Man that blows.

Scally and Ibsurf, please make sure that you run a "refresh" post about this every month or so. Make sure the truck photo is included each time.

This idiot is probably thinking that he can wait out the "heat" a little.

There should be no launch that is easily available to him ......

Regular refreshers to "boil our blood" are needed.

10-04-2011, 11:09 AM	#4
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	no way, impossible..too much bioluminescence..had to be an Eel or a Seven gill.. http://www.license-plate-search.org/...ate-search.php Sorry to hear about this Jeremiah..Lets Get Em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I call shotgun, ready when you are... LJ Canyon Card REVOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

10-04-2011, 11:53 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I wanna hear a happy ending to this. Too many $%^& get away with it!!! __________________

10-04-2011, 12:24 PM	#10
swinginFish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 173	WTG What's happening w/ this thread, i.e., the heads up, pictures of the perps., their truck and, most importantly, the link to the site where a license plate number can be tracked, represents one of the best things about this kind of site. While there's no lack of competitiveness amongst us, banding together to identify, isolate and catch someone who doesn't "play by the rules" (i.e., rips any of us off) is - well its just very cool. Good work, amigos. Hope it helps bring this low-life to justice! "VIGILANTE": An individual who intends - or a member of a volunteer committee organized - to suppress and summarily punish criminals (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate); broadly: self-appointed doer(s) of justice. Avery

10-04-2011, 02:37 PM	#13
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	You can do it wade! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-05-2011, 01:25 PM	#16
ryan111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: la jolla CA Posts: 146	WOW SO SORRY! __________________

10-04-2011, 10:11 AM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	There is definitely a silver lining in this story: the kayaking community at LJ knows you and has your back. Getting the license plate is huge, hope the police take it from here.

10-04-2011, 10:15 AM	#3
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	I doubt the cops are going to do much....I tried handing them a video of the Dbag who walked into my driveway and proceeded to steal the 600.00 spare tire/rim off the back of my Wrangler, they wouldn't even take the DVD video I made for them. Of course I didn't have a plate # so that may change things a little. Hope somebody catches this little bitch, I bet he thinks he is slick shit right about now...

10-04-2011, 11:51 AM	#6
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Sooner or later, the kayak is bound to pop up on craigslist with the mismatched pedals. If I recall correctly, the difference between an 03 pedal and the new one is the mechanism used to pop out the retaining pin used for setting leg length. On the 03 model pedal, you have to pull the pins out of the hole and the mechanism is made of wire, and the newer ones you squeeze the mechanism made out of molded plastic to re-adjust pin setting, is that right? Just want to know what to watch out for if the thief knows he can't use the boat anymore and puts it up for sale somewhere.

10-04-2011, 11:56 AM	#8
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	pchen yes you squeeze the plastic together on the new ones

10-04-2011, 12:03 PM	#9
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Damn, thanks guys!!! And great work with the launch/truck pics...and gettin the plate#'s on the scene Dominic !!! Thanks to you that guy is burnt!! CA LIC# 8W0805?

10-04-2011, 12:25 PM	#11
sdfishman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 115	56 seconds

10-04-2011, 02:09 PM	#12
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	Wow very hard to believe someone would do something like that. Good pics good

10-04-2011, 02:51 PM	#14
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Any indication that the Police are not going to pursue, and I am in for the posse. It is about time for a happy ending on one of these damn crappy starting stories.

10-04-2011, 07:21 PM	#15
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	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.

10-05-2011, 05:37 PM	#17
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	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!

10-05-2011, 05:48 PM	#18
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	BASTARDS!!! Sorry to hear about this. I hope things work out....

10-05-2011, 06:07 PM	#19
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Thanks everyone!! Just do me a favor and if you see this guy, let the the police do their job (). 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.

10-04-2011, 11:10 AM	#20
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Man that blows. Scally and Ibsurf, please make sure that you run a "refresh" post about this every month or so. Make sure the truck photo is included each time. This idiot is probably thinking that he can wait out the "heat" a little. There should be no launch that is easily available to him ...... Regular refreshers to "boil our blood" are needed.