Tech Gear Theft in SoCal

[txdiver]

I friend and former student called me to day to tell me that his storage was broken into and all his tech gear was stolen. I understand that this a Los Angeles based issue but there are members of this board from the area. I will receive a list of items tomorrow but in short we are certain of the following:

DIR set-up for Atomic B2 regs for doubles
DUI CF200 Signature Series - red and black, turbo booties and bellows pockets
Halcyon BP and wing

All the typical stuff like Jetfins etc.

Most items were marked with 3 white dots arranged in a triangle or the initials SB. The suit 'may' be labeled Andy Huber.

If anybody is offered any items that match this description, please contact me at 310.261.0040 and see what you can find out about the seller of the items. A comprehensive list will follow. Thank you very much for reading and understanding.

Andy

[txdiver]

Here is the list I mentioned yesterday...

Itemized List of Stolen Dive Gear: Steve Battaglia



Halcyon Explorer BCD System with Stainless Backplate 660.00
Halcyon Eclipse Single Tank BCD with Stainless Backplate 720.00
2 Atomic T1 Titanium 2nd Stage Regulators 1,200.00
2 Atomic T1 Titanium 1st Stage Regulators 1,200.00
1 DUI Custom Dry Suit 4,000.00
1 DUI Fleece Undergarment 210.00
1 Pair DUI Rock Boots 95.00
1 Set Faber Steel 100cf Double Tank System 658.00
1 OMS Double Tank Manifold 265.00
1 Analox Oxygen Sensor 275.00
1 UWATEC Aladin Smart Tec Air/Nitrox Wrist Computer 699.00
1 UWATEC Datatrak PC Interface w/ Memory Mouse 149.00
1 Suunto Wrist Compass 64.00
1 UWATEC Digital Depth Gauge 175.00
2 Large Pelican Rolling Cases 516.00
1 Aquapulse 1b Underwater Metal Detector (w/8”,15” coil) 1,925.00
2 Catalina 80cf Aluminum Tanks 324.00
2 Dive Rite Technical Valves for Aluminum Tanks 450.00
1 Mares Recreational Regulator Package (Jacq) 425.00
1 Mares Abyss Recreational Regulator Setup (Steve) 525.00
2 Atomic Backup 2nd Stage Regulators 475.00
1 Log Book 9.00
1 Set Waterproof Deco Tables 75.00
1 Anchor Brand Dive Briefcase 65.00
4 Sets Misc Warm Water Fins 195.00
2 Sets ScubaPro Technical Dive Fins (L and XL) 250.00
1 Zeagle “Ranger” BCD 792.00
1 Patagonia “Black Hole” Duffel Bag 210.00
1 Akona Rolling Dive Gear Bag 159.00
2 Halcyon String Reels 300.00
1 Halcyon Lift Bag 100.00

TOTAL $ 17,165.00


Thanks for keeping your eyes and ears open.

Andy

[Sludge]

I'm sure that's the list he sent to his insurance company. He wouldn't be padding those prices a little, would he?

[txdiver]

Well, as I found out, he did not have insurance to my and his surprise...

[Me]

Ouch! Why no insurance? storage unit not insured? Yikes.

[FW]

1 Log Book 9.00

Doesn't he mean:
1 Log Book priceless

[pittsburgh cave diver]

sorry for the loss.....
I would submit it to his homeowners insurance.
as long a he has recepts he has a chance of recovering some of the replacement costs
but next time get dan insurance for his equipment, or take out a rider policy under his home owners/renters insurance for the full replacemnt costs.
I know the Dan equipment insurance is inexpensive and they do pay replacement costs, fairly quick, without too much grief and aggravation.
best of luck