A sad tale of thievery

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Theft sucks. That's a pretty ballsy move to pull at a gun range considering the potential consequences. Back in the day I used to run a union fab shop, one day when most of the welders and fitters were at a union meeting when some fool started to break into trucks in the parking lot. He got caught and ran, cops were called, before they got there few shots were fired but missed. When the cops restrained the guy he told the cops someone shot at him, and started carrying on about he was not going back to jail. So the cops said that's cool we'll just leave. He could not get in their car fast enough. If they left that was his last day on earth.
I have had 2 knives stolen, one was a 1 of 1 Randall Trout and Bird Old Style. It has custom sambar stag handle and silver butt plate. I know who stole it or specifically the family that had people who stole it. I have not found them yet, but I do not plan on going all John Wick if do, on them just a little chat. The second was an old fixed blade that I kept in the truck. Probably a 50 dollar knife but its the principle of the matter. I caught that one on camera, but they knew I was out of town, and they moved by the time I got back. So, im my opinion its a hard situation to deal with, without having lawyers, guns, and money!
 
If there's a range office, I would ask them to put a letter up. Have it say that the newly installed security camera, caught them stealing.

That, and to drop it at the office, or they'll be force to take further action!

Anything to make them sweat about stealing the knife.
 
ShaiHulud said:
Sorry to hear about this, I've had knives ar work stolen before , strangers, coworkers and even "friends" will steal from each other. Its a grimy world
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My friends would never, ever steal from me. They would sooner die. I can say the same for damn near every coworker I’ve ever had. Strangers get a watchful eye and an asswhoopin’ of a lifetime if caught.

A good friend of mine told me a long time ago “trust everybody, but lock your toolbox”.
 
el gigantor said:
My heart sank when I read your post. I'm sorry this happened. I'm also happy to hear you've ordered a replacement, with bonus steel upgrade!
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That knife has done a lot for me. Helped me on many projects and its my archery buddy. We been through a lot together. Now its in the possession of someone that will mistreat the hell out of her.
 
Eliteone2383 said:
That knife has done a lot for me. Helped me on many projects and its my archery buddy. We been through a lot together. Now its in the possession of someone that will mistreat the hell out of her.
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Brutal. Can I ask, was there anything else in the pocket that was ripped open?
 
Eliteone2383 said:
Some tissues and a arrow puller. A tube of string wax.
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Hmm. I don't know anything about archery bags. Does a pocket in that area of the bag generally have valuables in it? Or perhaps someone saw you put your knife in there in the past.
 
el gigantor said:
Hmm. I don't know anything about archery bags. Does a pocket in that area of the bag generally have valuables in it? Or perhaps someone saw you put your knife in there in the past.
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Its not a pack solely for archery. Its a actually a small hunting back pack I use as my archery range bag. So its the front pocket most back packs have. I think thats just the only pocket he could get into quickly without getting busted
 
Eliteone2383 said:
Its not a pack solely for archery. Its a actually a small hunting back pack I use as my archery range bag. So its the front pocket most back packs have. I think thats just the only pocket he could get into quickly without getting busted
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That is extremely lame. Again, I'm sorry this happened. I've lost knives before but never had one stolen. Hopefully your new one arrives soon!
 
ShaiHulud said:
Sorry to hear about this, I've had knives ar work stolen before , strangers, coworkers and even "friends" will steal from each other. Its a grimy world
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I caught a coworker trying to steal my snacks out of the break room fridge. I called him out loudly in front of everyone! It was very satisfying. Nobody gets my pickles but me!
 
norcalAF said:
Nobody gets my pickles but me!
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I want a bumper sticker that says that.

Recently I saw a video of a woman quietly snacking on something in a work break room. Off-camera you hear another woman absolutely hacking up a lung coughing. There was a caption that said "I put ghost peppers in my sandwich for whoever keeps stealing it." :D:D:D
 
el gigantor said:
I want a bumper sticker that says that.

Recently I saw a video of a woman quietly snacking on something in a work break room. Off-camera you hear another woman absolutely hacking up a lung coughing. There was a caption that said "I put ghost peppers in my sandwich for whoever keeps stealing it." :D:D:D
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Apparently the ahole in my scenario had been routinely eating other people's food from the break room, what kind of psycho thinks that is acceptable?! I made sure and brought it up at every opportunity until the dirtbag got fired (performance related, not food thievery)
 
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