dave_chadderton Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 The following items were stolen from my car last night/this morning (7/8 Jan 06); Leica M7, black 0.72x Leica Tri-Elmar II, black Voigtlander CV 75/2.5, black Voigtlander Classic Nokton-M 40/1.4, black Voigtlander Heliar 15/4.5 & vf Leica Lens carrier numerous 35mm films .. all in a Leica Billingham-M bag. The b@stards have cleaned me out :( and it seems that my useless car insurance policy won't cover the theft. What's worrying in that the car was parked on my driveway, in Folkingham, Lincs, UK and that someone was prowling around my house. Anyone being offered these items should contact the UK police immediately - the two main Leica items have also been reported to Leica's missing dept. Keep smiling everyone - I still have house, job, health, and a beautiful wife and son ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivek iyer Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 That sucks big time. All the best to you Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 That is horrible Dave. I had a R3 ripped off in a strip-mall, but my insurance covered it. Check your homeowners policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_chadderton Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Thanks guys - my homeowners policy may offer some minor relief ... it may just cover all the Voigtlander lenses. Now, anyone have a good M3 & 50mm I can have for $20?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc_b Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Hi Dave I'm very sorry for you. I can only guess how much such an incident must hurt. Hope you still have a camera somewhere to take photos at all. I assume you already reported the theft to the police. However, I suggest you get all the serial numbers online as well (here (@CommunityﾬStolen Gear), for a start, then on the rangefinderforum etc) as fast as possible. And maybe waste an hour or so to e-mail or phone up all the camera shops around your county. Might seem futile and tedious now but has worked before. Good luck! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn_owens1 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Do you have serial numbers for everything? In the US these things turn up in pawn shops alot. This makes me want to invest in another pelican case and use a log chain to tie it to the frame inside my trunk. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I feel with you Dave ! What I always thought... I can never protects your stuff... it�s the truth and a sad one.... either they break in or they take the car with the gear.... bastards..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surdapeen_esetumuch Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 maybe you could add street address to and make it easier for second time theives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_kastner Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Dave, I'm really sorry. Maybe your insurance agency will help you out nonetheless (somehow). I can't tell you anything you haven't already thought of... but... when it comes to something so small and valuable as a Leica, then just don't ever leave it in the car... (I myself would only leave it there when my dogs (e.g. German shephards or Rottweilers [both of which I don't have]) would be lurking around in the neighbourhood, OR, I'd be viewing out of the window with my rifle [which is forbidden anyways])... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_chadderton Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 PCB, Thanks - good idea re phoning the shops - I'll do just that tomorrow am. This is certainly one good thing about Leicas; plenty of lookouts, forums and a missing Leica report form with the company !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_chadderton Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Surdapeen, Re the information - I could supply the street address but it would make no difference ... I've nothing left to take! Suffice to say that my deepest england sleepy hollow village is not the sanctuary I thought it was ... let's say that I have 'put the word out'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb v. Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Dave I had a summilux lens stolen from my car in the street outside my house, not in a driveway. My home insurance gave me the full price for the lens. Check your home insurance again, maybe they can help a little more. Sorry mate. Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben conover Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Try a cheap old Fuji 69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_levidiotis Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Very sorry Dave to hear of your misfortune. I don't know how insurance works in UK but in States it is possible to "schedule" or specifically include particular items such as jewelry, firearms, or photographic equipment to overcome the limitations of one's homeowners or renters policy with respect to these items. It is a little expensive but provides some measure of comfort. Theoretically the items are covered anywhere in the world, including your car, from the enumerated hazards. Still, collecting any insurance claim can be a problem and no amount of insurance provides much comfort from the feeling of having been victimized. Sorry again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darryl_scanlan Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 What a horrible feeling it must have been to discover the robbery, especially if you live someplace that's been crime-free up till now. I just never leave anything of value in my car, period, but that doesn't mean someone can't break into my house. I'm thinking now that I've got Leicas and they're of great sentimental value besides monetary, of getting a fire-proof safe that's anchored in such a way it'd take a thief two hours to get it loose (we'd keep other valueables in it too not just the Leicas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny massey Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Ouch, Dave, big ouch, looking at the map I reckon your gear will ultimately be 'fenced' in Peterborough, Nottingham or Leicester - once the thieves/recipients realise it is specialist gear. Given that the Spalding area has a reputation for having a bad 'smack' problem I would also get in touch with the local second-hand shops (like 'cash-convertors') who may well be approached - they are more than willing to shop people, it improves their reputation. I hope you have some good luck to follow the bad. Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreatau Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 > "Keep smiling everyone - I still have house, job, health, and a beautiful wife and son ..." Now, that's a great attitude, Dave. Those pieces of xxxx have stolen your gear. Don't let them steal your happiness.. All my moral support, for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Sorry this happened, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivek iyer Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Dave, I have enjoyed many of the 15mm CV shots you posted here. Can't be of much help but if you locate a CV 15mm lens alone for cheap and in need of a finder, drop me a line. I have a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Rowlett Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear about this, Dave. I feel very bad for you. If you haven't already, why don't you post this also in the <b><a href="http://www.photo.net/neighbor/registry/">photo.net Stolen Equipment Registry</a></b>. It may help, it may not, but it can't hurt. I wish you luck. Backups? We don’t need no stinking ba #.’ _ , J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_kastner Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Also -- and yes, don't forget that I do not work for Leica -- there is a site as re loss and stolen stuff at <p> <a href="http://www.leica-camera.de/cgi-bin/overview.pl/en">http://www.leica-camera.de/cgi-bin/overview.pl/en</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_britt1 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 being violated like that can really have it's effect. I lost all my camera's to an apartment break in...a rollie 2.8, Nikon F and 105, 50 and 28 and an M3 with 50 1.4. this was in 1971 when I was separated from my wife, working in a camera store (Lloyd's in Hollywood) and really in some tough times. Two days later I received a notice in the mail that I had won second prize in the International Nikon Photo Contest... a silver medal, a Nikormat and any lens of my choice. I chose an 85 1.8 as I figured I could do most of my work with that one lens. i also figured that I was supposed to be a photographer and later in 1972 i became photographer/art director for Motown Records when they moved to Los Angeles. Life... it works out in it's own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 My condolences Dave. I still fret about some items stolen from a storage locker 34 years ago. But, you need to get on with things, and it sounds like you've begun to do so. You might also post your mesage on the Leica Camera forum, if you haven't already done so. It wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on Ebay for a couple of weeks, esp. if you have a record of serial numbers. If you have a local newspaper, and they publish crime reports, you might agree to give them some info for a story, which at least would help spread the word of your missing items...same if you have a local cable TV channel. Good luck & I wish you success in getting back into photography before long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Dave: I had a similar theft about 12 years ago. I'm very sorry to read about your loss. Regards, Bill “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersonphoto Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Your homeowners insurance should cover it since it happened on your property. I used to leave things in my car until my window got smashed just so they could take a pair of sunglasses and CD's. I never leave ANYTHING of value in my car, especially camera equipment. It sucks, but you can chock it up as a lesson learned. Hope you catch the bastards and get your stuff back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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