Stolen Gear... and Jeep Grand Cherokee - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

k-e-v-i-n · 09-22-2009, 03:21 PM

I'm not in the greatest mindset, to elaborate on details of what happened... if you want to the story... you can PM me... but for the sake of my own sanity I HAD to make it public about my gear.

Sept. 12th, between 1am-2am, my Jeep was stolen from my parking lot where I live downtown providence, in it, 90% of my gear packed for the 2am high tide...Now, if your wondering, why the hell did this kid leave all this stuff in his jeep... well, I NEVER do, just that paticular night, I knew I had a party to go to, and packed ahead of time to spend more time celebrating... well the only celebrating I did that night was with my toilet, throwing up once I found my jeep gone.

I'm not listing EVERYTHING I had in there... but a short list of the important items that are more likely to show up than the little things:

VS200G Serial 13090
LAMI 1201 Custom Built Rod ( had my nickname painted just above butt wrap)
Henderson Wetsuit
NRS 3mm pants
SImms Dry Top
Level Six shorty Dry top
LLbean Waders
korker torrents size 12
VS double row bag
Hunter Wading belt
VS 6.5in pliers
30lbs Boga Grip

thats just the short list... It makes me sick to even THINK of listing all the plugs I had in there...

the way my luck is going, I am sure all my gear is in a landfill somewhere, given that its been over a week with no word on the Jeep.

If by chance anyone sees / hears of any items above... give me a shout.

Thanks Guys!

Kevin

JFigliuolo · 09-22-2009, 03:33 PM

Dude that sucks.

You are more than welcome to use my backup gear. Tsunami rod and a penn slammer spinner if you need it. I can toss in some of my plugs too if it will help you out.

Raven · 09-22-2009, 04:26 PM

that GUT wrenching feeling takes allot of time to go away
(if Ever)
so i don't envy your situation at all.

But it makes me stop and think....
if you went out and replaced every thing you had before....
would you want to be living in the same area and have it happen again?

if you have any photo's of the vehicle please post them.
especially if their was any rot spots or dent's or scrapes.

I'd love to be able to spot it and call the cops as i know everyone else on the S-B board would also.

Feel better soon.

bassballer · 09-22-2009, 05:23 PM

Sorry Man. Looks like were rollin in the camry now. Let me know when your mentally ready to get back at it.

Bocephus · 09-22-2009, 05:47 PM

I lived in Providence and its tough in some areas. Hope you get your stuff back.

JohnR · 09-22-2009, 05:47 PM

So shocking news to keep an eye on Craigslist... We'll keep an eye open too.

Adam_777 · 09-22-2009, 07:49 PM

that blows I gotta start bringing more of my stuff inside after fishing.It makes me sleep lighter worrying.

WoodyCT · 09-22-2009, 09:07 PM

If you have renter's or home owner's insurance you may be covered. Might be able to get it all back for the cost the deductible.

I know my renters covers my chit no matter where I take it.

Best of luck in a truly sh*tty situation.

Jon

JohnnyD · 09-22-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodyCT

I know my renters covers my chit no matter where I take it.

This has me interested. If you don't mind, please pm me some more info. Thanks

DMenace · 09-23-2009, 01:27 AM

You said you prepacked your truck in your parking lot because of your party. I'd bet you $50 that the guy who stole your stuff sat there and watched you while you packed it up, and I'd go another $50 that you've seen him around, whether he's you're neighbor or one of their friends/boyfriends. Do you recall any shady characters, or even someone parked in the car beside you, or any one in general that happened to be hanging around that would have taken the opportunity to scope out what you were loading up? I've lived in Dorchester for 40 years and you might call me paranoid, but I know that I have many predators for neighbors, who watch everything that people do, waiting for people to slip up, even for 10 minutes so they can swoop in for a quick in and out. I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you get your stuff back, but I'd be thinking hard about who would have seen me pack up.

stiff tip · 09-23-2009, 04:00 AM

that sucks........sorry man

mag minnow · 09-23-2009, 06:41 AM

Uhggg...Gut Punch. I'm sorry to hear about what happened. I hope the jeep shows up in a parking garage with the gear...

Crafty Angler · 09-23-2009, 07:18 AM

My guts are telling me the same thing DMenace said...

That genuinely blows - keep your eyes open and good luck with the recovery

bassballer · 09-23-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMenace

You said you prepacked your truck in your parking lot because of your party. I'd bet you $50 that the guy who stole your stuff sat there and watched you while you packed it up, and I'd go another $50 that you've seen him around, whether he's you're neighbor or one of their friends/boyfriends. Do you recall any shady characters, or even someone parked in the car beside you, or any one in general that happened to be hanging around that would have taken the opportunity to scope out what you were loading up? I've lived in Dorchester for 40 years and you might call me paranoid, but I know that I have many predators for neighbors, who watch everything that people do, waiting for people to slip up, even for 10 minutes so they can swoop in for a quick in and out. I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you get your stuff back, but I'd be thinking hard about who would have seen me pack up.

Good thought but I dont think this the case. All kevins neighbors are lawyers/ doctors or wealthy college kids. But the place happens to be in the heart of Dowtown Prov. But there are shady charactors all over the place, who def could have watched him pack the car. Shady character who watched him-yes. Neighbor-no. But regardless, it sucks and you just dont replace all that gear in one insurance payment. Lot of misc stuff accumilated over time. Sorry again man. Blows.

fishbones · 09-23-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMenace

You said you prepacked your truck in your parking lot because of your party. I'd bet you $50 that the guy who stole your stuff sat there and watched you while you packed it up, and I'd go another $50 that you've seen him around, whether he's you're neighbor or one of their friends/boyfriends. Do you recall any shady characters, or even someone parked in the car beside you, or any one in general that happened to be hanging around that would have taken the opportunity to scope out what you were loading up? I've lived in Dorchester for 40 years and you might call me paranoid, but I know that I have many predators for neighbors, who watch everything that people do, waiting for people to slip up, even for 10 minutes so they can swoop in for a quick in and out. I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you get your stuff back, but I'd be thinking hard about who would have seen me pack up.

It's more likely that they were taking the Jeep and it was just bad luck that the gear was in it. If they just wanted the gear, they would have broken in and taken it. I would think that auto theft carries a stiffer sentence than breaking into a car and stealing the contents. In any case, I hope they find the gear and the Jeep and it's all in good shape.

k-e-v-i-n · 09-23-2009, 09:37 AM

First off ... I appreciate everyones kind responses... as this entire situation completely sucks... at this point in time, with no word on finding the jeep... im basically giving up hope on it being recovered.

I haven't been able to sleep at night thinking some D-Bag has either sold my gear or thrown it out. Makes me ill. Like bassballer said, I live in a very populated area of downtown and it def wasn't a neighbor... and in agreement with Fishbones, they def wanted the jeep more than the stuff... there was no broken glass, and it all happened within 40 minutes. PLUS, EVERYTHING in my jeep was in the tailgate, underneath the curtain thingy, so nothing was exposed to the eye if they were peering in.

I soon will have some photos of the rod... its def a rod that can't go unoticed, with the bright Chartruese and White thread I chose to wrap it with.

At this point, I guess I'm just thankful I wasn't injured blah blah ( my mom keeps telling me that) ... but honestly, I feel like I was raped with no control over it.

I just appreciate knowing there are others who truly feel the pain as most who don't fish just say that "everything can be replaced... they are just THINGS"... if they only knew!!!

again thanks for the support guys... see you all at the HABS tourney, fishing or not.

-Kevin Costello

WoodyCT · 09-23-2009, 09:42 AM

Life lesson Kevin- plan for the worst, and hope for the best.

JohnR · 09-23-2009, 10:00 AM

Kevin - I'll bring a couple worthy plugs for you at the Hab's Tourney.

The Dad Fisherman · 09-23-2009, 10:28 AM

Don't forget to call Van Staal and let them know to keep an eye out for it if it comes across their service desk

rockhopin2 · 09-23-2009, 11:40 AM

Kevin,

call me I have exrat everything if you want I can meet up with you tonight.

BassDawg · 09-23-2009, 01:34 PM

kevin, m'man, THAT SUX!!

would love to come across the mommalukes that
had nothin' better to do with their effed-up lives than
take yer StriperMobile for a joy ride!!! i feel your PAIN

it's like a swift kick in the dink AND a Jujitsu chop to the throat while dancing the tango
with Angelina Jolie~~~wheretha/whattha/why TF did THAT just happen?!!?

when i sea you at The HABS feel free to choose as much of my AYC, sluggos, riggies that you'd like,,,,,,,,,,,i never use the plugs anyways

it's impossible to place a value on the memories and haunts attached to your "gear". financially ~yes, but surftimes/moons/feesh/sunrises ~HELL NO!

stay strong, my friend, as i know you will!! and the best of luck with
your insurance woes and recoveries!!!

jbuck · 09-23-2009, 02:02 PM

Also stop by any local pawn shop,