Someone ROBBED my Shop - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

The Clk Man · #16 09-04-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jplinville

Now's a good time to think about a PC instead of a MAC...(we need a stir the pot smilie here)

I KNOW!!! you didn't just say that.

elchivito · #17 09-04-2012, 08:12 PM

It's Mac. What's with all the extra caplock usage? And he knows full well that if the computers he lost were Pee-sees, they'da been doorstops well before 10 years of age anyhow and not still busily hard at work.

Too bad about your bust-in CLK. Hope the insurance thing goes well and you catch the miscreants.

Dudesky · #18 09-04-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Thank you Sir. what really makes me sick, is that I have NO way of getting the 15 years of design work back.

I don't have a link but I read somewhere they can track a stolen computer by some internal ID and when they put it online, it can be located.
Something like that happened here in Pa. Got some kids. Check with Policia.
All the breakin's sound druggie related IMHO.

cullennewsom · #19 09-04-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

I suspect that my Ins. Co. will drop me after this, even though I made NO claims since i started with them 15 years ago.

My auto insurance co. was bought out recently and they were going to "non-renew" me after paying them for years with no claims, and boy am I glad they did. I've got a new policy now more coverage, and will save a couple hundred dollars over the old company this year.

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Originally Posted by jplinville

Now's a good time to think about a PC instead of a MAC...(we need a stir the pot smilie here)

0/10 Obvious flamebait.

The Clk Man · #20 09-04-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by elchivito

It's Mac. What's with all the extra caplock usage? And he knows full well that if the computers he lost were Pee-sees, they'da been doorstops well before 10 years of age anyhow and not still busily hard at work.

Too bad about your bust-in CLK. Hope the insurance thing goes well and you catch the miscreants.

I wanted to say that.....

. Another thing that i'm wondering is how are they going to replace my old system with OLD software???

The Clk Man · #21 09-04-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudesky

I don't have a link but I read somewhere they can track a stolen computer by some internal ID and when they put it online, it can be located.
Something like that happened here in Pa. Got some kids. Check with Policia.
All the breakin's sound druggie related IMHO.

Another great member here suggested that I check CL and ebay. I did a search for a 100 mile radius. Nothing came up.

daveuz · #22 09-04-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Another great member here suggested that I check CL and ebay. I did a search for a 100 mile radius. Nothing came up.

Might want to post the info on CL w/ reward for return...wouldn't hurt..

The Clk Man · #23 09-04-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by daveuz

Might want to post the info on CL w/ reward for return...wouldn't hurt..

I'll do that.

raymr · #24 09-04-2012, 10:33 PM

I wish they would cut the pinky finger off of every convicted thief.

Dudesky · #25 09-04-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Another great member here suggested that I check CL and ebay. I did a search for a 100 mile radius. Nothing came up.

Its the service tag and serial number of the computer. That can be tracked when the unit is online. Look into it.

I found this:

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS -- If you’re going to keep a stolen computer, don’t use it to update your Facebook status.
Police in Berkeley Heights used computer tracking software and Facebook to track a computer stolen in a burglary there to Passaic. In March, a Dell laptop computer valued at $1,272 was stolen from a home on Ridge Drive in Berkeley Heights, according to Sgt. Frank Fortunato, the department’s spokesman.
Police notified employees at Computrace LoJack for Laptops.
The computer stayed dormant until late September, when police began receiving signals that Computrace LoJack had identified a location, the residence of Dayron Johnson, 35, in Passaic.
“We were able to see that he was logging onto his Facebook page and AOL screen name,” said Detective Sgt. Michael Mathis, of the Berkeley Heights Police Department.
Mathis said there was nothing incriminating written on Johnson’s Facebook page, but investigators took the information to the Union County Prosecutor and obtained a warrant.

Stolen Berkeley Heights computer logs into Facebook, leads to arrest | NJ.com

Benz Fan · #26 09-04-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Someone broke into my shop and several other businesses over the weekend. The thieves stole both of my Macs and my back up hard drive. They attempted to get my new digital printer, but it was too large for them to move. The wife and I visited every pawn shop within 25 miles and came up with nothing.

here is what concerns me. The Macs were older and have the last 15 years of work on them. What I don't understand is why would anyone want two 10+ year old computers. I put the word on the street that I would pay $500 for the computers back no questions asked.

Another thing I'm concerned with is that just last week I made a claim with the Ins. co. for a robbery that was an inside job by my daughter and her boyfriend. And here I am making another claim a week later. I suspect that my Ins. Co. will drop me after this, even though I made NO claims since i started with them 15 years ago.

Time for a burglar alarm system that ties into a monitoring company, like ADT. Perhaps your digital printer is too big to easily steal, but I'm sure it's not too big to vandalize. Might make your insurance company happy as well.

Jorn · #27 09-05-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Another great member here suggested that I check CL and ebay. I did a search for a 100 mile radius. Nothing came up.

Do not only search also post an ad that you're looking for a computer similar to the one that's stolen from you. Don't make an ad for the same computer but something similar. For example that you buy old computer equipment of any age.

MS Fowler · #28 09-05-2012, 08:28 AM

Sorry to hear of your misfortune.
I would worry about the NEXT break-in. After the thieves allow you enough time to replace those 15 year old Macs with something newer. I have heard of thieves who steal a car battery, then return a few days later to get the new battery. Maybe the same thing applies here.

catmandoo62 · #29 09-05-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dudesky

All the breakin's sound druggie related IMHO.

yep.i work on lottery machines and i can tell you when the crank shows up.i have 2 or 3 breakins in a day or 2 span.then i might go a year or so and nothing then bam 3 or 4 again.they have caught the last 3 or 4 of em trying to cash stolen tickets.morons.if it's one thing i hate its a thief!

MercFan · #30 09-05-2012, 09:42 AM

Sorry to hear, Robert - best of luck getting your life back.

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