I hate theives

[Spotted Owl]

Out working today with my boy and when we came back to the truck we found broken glass. Someone busted the drivers window to get in. Left the shotgun in the rack and instead took my belt. I was the pack mule for him today, so I left my gear at the rig cause he would be cutting and had his belt. I haven't been this angery since I told my mother inlaw that the only thing she is good for is three days funeral leave. If the 4 wheeler track wouldn't have petered out we would still be out there looking for them, the whole time still hoping that we wouldn't find them.

I kinda wish that if they would have taken anything it would have been that scatter gun. Atleast that would have been cheaper to replace. Anyone price out what a belt full is running now days? Don't it will make your head spin and drive the anger deeper.

We were'nt 100 yds off the road either and could see the truck any time we looked.. They had to be waiting for the saw to be dug in and then made their move.

If nothing else I'm glad they chose the drivers window so my boy wasn't cold and wet all the way home. I'm glad I was able to convince him to use my coat and flannel to help keep the wind off him on the ride home. They also left me the AM radio in the dash. I bet I will have the shinyest(is that a word) stuff at the GTG in the nonsaw bracket.

Thanks for the vent. :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored:


Owl

 

[Burvol]

That sucks, really sorry to hear that Owl. I hate thieves, and I always said there is nothing worse than taking tools from a working man. That is just low. If you live in a small area you never know...people can be found and do talk.

 

[Brushwacker]

Really does suck. It would be nice they were caught, and held responsible for all the loss it caused you. Possible but IMO probably not likely you would get fully recompensed for all considering all things. Be careful and alert encountering them kind of low lifes. No telling how many of them band together and how dirty they will get.

 

[Ghillie]

I've been hit by thieves twice since October. I'm not sure what exactly would happen if I caught them in the act, but I know I would not want witnesses!!

What did you have in your belt?

 

[super3]

That sucks bigtime,hope they :censored:up and you catch em
That line about the mil is priceless!

 

[Raymond]

That does suck!
That's why I leave my vehicles unlocked at night. If you're going to rip out my stereo at least don't break out my damn window.

 

[Spotted Owl]

The doors were'nt locked. Nothing gets locked just for that reason. I guess they didn't have the brain power to try the door first. Everything is on my belt. Axe, scabbard, tapes, counter, wedges, bags, chains, tools, first aid, everything. It doesn't sound like alot but man that stuff adds up fast. Don't always use everything on it, but everything is on it when I'm not using it. That way everything is in one spot and I know where it is and have it on hand when I do need it.

Talked to the local shops around and they will be keeping an eye uot for me. Many times in the past these types try and unload what they have locally for some reason. Also talking to the timber co. tomorrow about it. They like to know about this stuff when it happens behind there locked gates. The police won't even show to make a report. It's an over the phone thing now. Said with the economy that crime has skyrocketed and they don't have the man power for this type of reporting.

I'll be calling Madsens in the morning. With the market and layoffs the local shops don't have anything in inventory any more. Damn


Owl

 

[Cletuspsc]

Thieves are the scum of the earth. I had 55gal. of diesel fuel and a 372 stolen last year while i was in the woods. just pisses ya off real good some times

 

[Raymond]

Watch Craiglist too.

 

[Gologit]

Bad deal. It sounds like you're handling it the right way, though. And you set a good example for your boy...that's the important part.

Down here we can't leave batteries in the equipment overnight anymore. If the roads are good we can't leave loaded fuel trailers in the woods, either. They'll drive right up to a trailer with a pickup full of empty drums and drain you dry. We even lost a set of skidder chains to thieves...probably for the scrap metal value.

 

[ak4195]

Id expect more of the same,bein more or less around the 45th parallel,oregons just to easy.Thats the impression that I got for the few years that I lived there till I moved back to alaska.
On a slightly similar vein,was called out today for drivin end-dump for snow haulout.Couldnt believe how many bums were out panhandling in anchorage,now granted most of the harsh winter weather is gone,but still,the majority was out bummin with tennies on in 26 degree weather.
Puttin in full 8+hr shifts too!
Sorry,where theres snow theres work

"on by dogs on by"'

ak4195

 

[forestryworks]

nothin' worse than a thief, Scot.

 

[thejdman04]

Hope you catch them. Local crime here keeps going up as unemployment does. If you only have a few pawnshops locally check them, your stuff might be there.

 

[Vangellis]

Sorry to hear about the loss Owl.

The distribution center I work for had six forklifts stolen on Christmas eve into Christmas day. The only time we shut down all year.
We are starting to hear about more thefts in the area. Must be a market for them somewhere. Scum.





Kevin

 

[slowp]

I wonder how much those wildlife cameras cost? They seem to have worked a bit here with the gate breakers. Then, after the crimewave was stopped, you could use them for wildlife passing by pictures.

 

[Zackman1801]

Just gotta make sure they dont find that too and steal that along with whatever else they are taking.

 

[mattmc2003]

Reminds me again why i bought my new springfield 45....

 

[Zodiac45]

Unbelievable! I hate too think what I'd do if I caught them in the act. :censored:

 

[Raymond]

I too hate thieves...especially the ones who bleed all over my yard and trucks.

 

[Lee Bradley]

If you get 3 years for murder (I don't care what the lawyers call it), what do suppose a theif will get?

PORT ANGELES, Wash. -- A woman who had been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Port Angeles man was convicted Thursday of the lesser charge of second-degree manslaughter.

The Clallam County Superior Court jury had heard testimony that 34-year-old Andrea Freese has a history of mental illness and that she was defending herself after being punched in the nose.

She killed 73-year-old William Boze in July of 2007 at his home. He often took in those needing shelter.

The Peninsula Daily News reports a court hearing will be held Wednesday to determine a sentence for Freese, which could be around three years.