Event site theft

scott l · Since 05 Jul 2009 37 Posts

I left my board on the grass for two hours Sunday and when I returned it was gone. I've been Kiteboarding in Hood River for 3 years now and have always assumed that I didn't have to worry about that kind of crap. That was my only board and I'm out until I can come up with some cash for a new one.

Sella · Thu Jul 09, 09 3:43 pm

kitebot · Since 20 Feb 2007 251 Posts Obsessed

I posted it last summer, but it's worth mentioning again that during last year's Gorge Games I had two boards stolen out of my vehicle parked on the road just across from the Event Site. The tweaker smashed the window to get 'em. It's probably not a bad idea to make sure your gear isn't visible in your car, even if it's not brand new. I'd like to think this wouldn't have happened if the Games weren't going on, but I'm not taking any more chances.

scottman · Since 08 Jun 2007 150 Posts hillsboro Stoked

http://howyoudoinblondie.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/too-many-mother-fuckers-fucking-with-my-shit/

jks313 · Since 16 Aug 2009 6 Posts New Member

I was charging up my MacBook in a small black Jansport backpack by the bathrooms at the Event Site. I turned my back for two minutes and it was gone. It was 8:30am and only 10 cars parked on a calm Sunday morning. I felt I was among a trustworthy cadre of wind sport enthusiasts. I was so wrong. I accosted everyone there, but got nothing but disinterested shoulder shrugs. I'm certain I spoke directly to the thief, but what could I do? Forcibly search suspect cars and motor homes? It's no longer the Hood River I used to know. Be on guard at all times at the Hood River Theft Emporium!

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1872 Posts XTreme Poster

Longshot maybe, but an out of town teenager was caught with stolen goods in Medford OR not too long ago with stolen items from Hood River. Apparently he rides Greyhound to touristic places and steals whatever he can them hops on the afternoon bus, to somewhere else, sells, repeat...

This was told to me last night by a Hood River friend whose stolen kayak gear was found in Medford. Same deal, left car for 60 seconds in the AM and bam.

Eric

KidCorporate · Since 10 Jul 2007 563 Posts Addicted

jks313 · Since 16 Aug 2009 6 Posts New Member

I got a call today. A woman with a newly acquired MacBook was wondering if I might be the past owner. My phone number showed up on a "sent" email from the suspected past owner's outbox (me). She was interested in knowing the administrative password to add some new software. Apparently her husband bought the laptop several days ago from someone for $200. The seller said he had several laptops and didn't need this one any more. He sold it at a restaurant called Dixie's, in Hood River. I haven't learned his name yet, but the folks at Dixie's said he drives a travel van with psychedelic markings on it. The caller promptly shut down after just a few questions. Anyone have any ideas? Check the earlier posts. I had my MacBook jacked on August 16th at around 8am in the Event Site parking lot. Only 10 vehicles were there at the time.

JK

eli_anderson · Since 04 Jun 2007 507 Posts Addicted

did you report the laptop stollen?

If you have the phone number she called from. Give it to the police, unless you've got your laptop back already.

buying stolen property isn't legal.

I've seen a van like that at SI once in a while. Idea

Nak · Wed Aug 26, 09 2:10 pm

Call the police ASAP. Even if the caller ID was blocked, the police should be able to identify the caller. Since the caller now knows the laptop was stolen, failure to turn it over to the rightful owner or the police is a felony I believe. (Receiving stolen goods.) I think, with a call from the police, they'll be more than happy to turn over your laptop.

Write down the time of the call and a transcription of what was said by both you and the caller. Do this now. It's amazing how little time it takes to start blurring your memory of the details.

Good luck!

Chooch · Wed Aug 26, 09 2:11 pm

Did you get the guys # on caller ID? Hope you catch the fuckers doing this Evil or Very Mad

Good Luck

Chooch · Wed Aug 26, 09 2:19 pm **Re: A strong lead...**

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

jks313 · Since 16 Aug 2009 6 Posts New Member

Wish I was still in town so I could drop by Dixie's and talk to the people who work there. The guy has got to be a regular. If we could just find out who's been hanging out at the bar there selling laptops, we might save someone else from getting ripped off. If nothing else, people should know who this person is so we can all be on guard when he shows up at the parking lot. Trust me, getting ripped off (and particularly where your guard is down because you feel you're in a place of trust) feels like total crap.

JK

P.S. I have the number that called and it has been passed along.

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

Most rip offs are crimes of opportunity, so don't lock up your shizit.

If you have to leave it then ask somebody to watch it.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

jks313 · Since 16 Aug 2009 6 Posts New Member

Does anyone know a guy called "Mel" who drives a campervan and sometimes hangs out at Dixie's? He is purportedly the gentleman who hawked my hot MacBook. Anyone?