Tracking your stolen gear

[buckbull]

I was wondering if anyone is using, has used, or know someone using the Spot Trace service. I store a couple ATV's at my property. I keep them them chained up but someone could take a a small 4" grinder and get thru the chain in a few minutes and I'm in a desolate location (no houses or neighbors for 3 or 4 miles). Was thinking of adding these to the bikes.


https://www.findmespot.com/en/?cid=128

 

[Gr8bawana]

That's a good idea. I think I would notify the local authorities before tracking down my stolen stuff though.
I wonder though if the basic $149.99 a year service is less than the theft insurance on your home owners policy since personal property is usually covered.

 

[tim]

That's a good idea. I think I would notify the local authorities before stacking down my stolen stuff though.
I wonder though if the basic $149.99 a year service is less than the theft insurance on your home owners policy since personal property is usually covered.

The boys in blue will not work as hard as you will, to get your stuff back. This is from expierence.

 

[JimP]

The boys in blue can't work on your case as much as you think that they should or they would still be working cases from 20 years ago.

My brother in law has a piece of property in the hills where he stores a few 4 wheelers and and couple of side by sides. He purchased a couple of cargo containers to park them in along with his other outdoor equipment when he or his family isn't up at the property. He did add a couple more hasp and lock sets on the containers just to slow down the crooks.

Just remember that if they want it and no one is around very much they will usually get it.

 

[6mm Remington]

One of the best things you can do is write down make, model, and serial numbers on items. Keep a copy in your safe and provide a copy to your insurance agent to keep with your policy. If say you were out away from home a couple hundred miles and someone stole your spotting scope or binoculars, or an ATV, a quick call to your insurance guy and the local authorities would then have the necessary information to alert other LEO's to be on the lookout for. I also take photographs and include them as well.

 

[missjordan]

I think if you really care about an item it should be insured no questions asked. Especially higher value items such as firearms, optics and utility vehicles. My insurance only covers up to $2,500 in firearm damage and theft so I have our most precious items insured individually. Then there's people like my dad and think too much insurance is a waste and are willing to take the risk. The one item I worry the most about getting stolen is our Yeti 125 cooler while it's in the back of the truck. We never lock it but it's always full of ice,drinks, and snacks. It wouldn't take long for someone to dump everything out and run even though when loaded it's heavy as hell. I had a friend who got their iPhone stolen, did the find my iPhone and got the thieves coordinates off the phone and the cops wouldn't do anything about it. Not sure if I would hold my breath on the tracking system but you never know! Maybe the police would care more about a stolen ATV then an iPhone


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[Gr8bawana]

The boys in blue will not work as hard as you will, to get your stuff back. This is from expierence.

Well I meant if you find your stuff don't just go and try to get it back without law enforcement there.

 

[kidoggy]

Well I meant if you find your stuff don't just go and try to get it back without law enforcement there.

yep. didn't work out to well for O.J. when he did it.

 

[JimP]

OJ's problem was that it wasn't stolen but awarded by the court to someone who sold or gave it away.

 

[Gr8bawana]

yep. didn't work out to well for O.J. when he did it.

There is nothing kidoggy will not argue or disagree with.
O.J. was the one trying to rob someone at gunpoint of items they legally owned accompanied by some EX cops who were obviously crooked cops.

OJ's problem was that it wasn't stolen but awarded by the court to someone who sold or gave it away.

 

[buckbull]

Well supposedly you can take this information to your PD and it meets the requirements for a search warrant to be issued by a judge.

 

[swampokie]

Not sure about the boys in blue but the boys in green at least around here work a lot harder on cases when it affects them or a buddy that has a nice piece of property they have the right to.