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    Angry Stolen gear

    A few weeks back I discovered that all my cave diving gear have been stolen from my storage area at my farm in Interlachen, near Palatka. Trail
    Cameras show it occurred almost a month ago. I lost one set of Genesis double 100s black in color and two sets of Faber 95s galvanized. All of the tanks had a Mylar anti-roll knob and Sherwood valves I also lost some older gear. Multiple reels regulators long hoses most of them G250s with Sherwood first stages. Some of the reels were the blue Diverite safety rules made from smooth acrylic. If anybody sees any of this gear please give me a call me John Jay 904-859-9138 I have no insurance and I?m devastated to lose all my cave gear as my retirement is approaching quickly I?ll finally have time.

    It?s been a week and the police will not call me back all of the perpetrators are in jail they are a bunch of crack and meth heads from Interlochen Chad Sullivan the other three I don?t know yet because the police will not even return my calls.They took everything from my 20 something foot long shed including solar panels generators tools I have lost $10,000 with the stuff to these guys to buy thier drugs

    John Jay Nsscds inst 249 nacd padi naui iantd #64

    Worked at Ginnie in the early 90s

    Took the last 20 years off cave diving.

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    Ouch, you can always go after them in civil court. Lots of $$$ with low return prospects. Or, I have a cousin named Gueido that lives in Detroit. Lol


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    I am really sorry to hear about it. This crap is getting worse all the time.
    Please keep us all informed with your progress or lack there of.
    At least, I know I have some extra gear around I would be happy to donate. A "Go fund me" for diving.

    Terry


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    John,

    I hope you don't mind but I cross posted your thread on ScubaBoard


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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnsreef View Post
    A few weeks back I discovered that all my cave diving gear have been stolen from my storage area at my farm in Interlachen, near Palatka. Trail
    Cameras show it occurred almost a month ago. I lost one set of Genesis double 100s black in color and two sets of Faber 95s galvanized. All of the tanks had a Mylar anti-roll knob and Sherwood valves I also lost some older gear. Multiple reels regulators long hoses most of them G250s with Sherwood first stages. Some of the reels were the blue Diverite safety rules made from smooth acrylic. If anybody sees any of this gear please give me a call me John Jay 904-859-9138 I have no insurance and I?m devastated to lose all my cave gear as my retirement is approaching quickly I?ll finally have time.

    It?s been a week and the police will not call me back all of the perpetrators are in jail they are a bunch of crack and meth heads from Interlochen Chad Sullivan the other three I don?t know yet because the police will not even return my calls.They took everything from my 20 something foot long shed including solar panels generators tools I have lost $10,000 with the stuff to these guys to buy thier drugs
    John
    We go back a lot of years together. I'm really sorry to hear about your lost gear. If you need anything in the short term, I have LOTS of everything!!


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    I hate a thief. I hope they find themselves in an excruciatingly painful situation soon.


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    I would donate to the gofundme.


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    It's good the thieves are in jail. Have you contacted / filed with your homeowners insurance? They should cover all the lost goods.


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    Quote Originally Posted by lord1234 View Post
    It's good the thieves are in jail. Have you contacted / filed with your homeowners insurance? They should cover all the lost goods.
    Thats an excellent point. Glad someone brought it up


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    When the OP said he didnt have insurance I assumed he meant HO. Maybe not, though.



 

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