Stolen Scamp

[advenas]

Originally Posted by Renesys

Her name is Debbie Christin, her facebook address is:

https://www.facebook.com/debbie.chri...c_location=ufi

Thanks...reference post #16....I got a hold of the Oregon State Patrol and let them know about the Scamp outside of Madras as well as the license plate number from the website/FB post. I also let the owner know via FB. Lots of people helping from what I can see. More eyes out there then better to catch the bums who took it.

[War Eagle]

Originally Posted by advenas

Thanks...reference post #16....I got a hold of the Oregon State Patrol and let them know about the Scamp outside of Madras as well as the license plate number from the website/FB post. I also let the owner know via FB. Lots of people helping from what I can see. More eyes out there then better to catch the bums who took it.

Any updates? Did OSP Troopers check out the Scamp on the side of the road outside Madras? Hoping for good news for the owners - preferably sooner than later.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by War Eagle

Any updates? Did OSP Troopers check out the Scamp on the side of the road outside Madras? Hoping for good news for the owners - preferably sooner than later.

No news about a recovery as of last night. I'm keeping an eye on the original Facebook post, etc. Believe me, if it's found I'll let everyone know. Perhaps advenas knows more about what OSP may or may not have found/discovered?

[advenas]

Haven't heard a word from Oregon State Police. My assumption is they would contact the owner via the license plate number data if it was recovered.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by advenas

Haven't heard a word from Oregon State Police. My assumption is they would contact the owner via the license plate number data if it was recovered.

I don't find that surprising. To respect the confidentiality of information, law enforcement agencies provide very little information back to third parties.

[Donna D.]

It's been FOUND!

❤️❤️❤️FOUND❤️❤️❤️ waiting for its return to me in the next few hours, but know the scum bag was arrested! Thank you all so much for your care and concerns!!

As soon as I hear the rest of the story, I'll share

[Jim Bennett]

Awesome!

[Kent]

Fanstastic news!

Originally Posted by Donna D.

It's been FOUND!




As soon as I hear the rest of the story, I'll share

[Greg A]

Awesome, waiting for more of the story but a great outcome.

[advenas]

Great news! Nice to hear a good outcome. Hope the scum goes to jail. Crime doesn't pay...

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

It's been FOUND!
As soon as I hear the rest of the story, I'll share

That put's the negative comments first made when you posted the theft into perspective.

Way to go getting the word out to as many people as possible. Many hands make light work and the more eyes looking the better chance someone will see something.

Happy for the owner. It's a sickening event to go though if the trailer is never recovered.

Ron

[Mike & Donna]

Glad it was found, hope it's not damaged in any way. Am sure the owner is tickled pink. When I get my trailer I will make sure to keep it in as safe a place as possible along with taking any other anti=theft measures I can think of. Suggestions welcomed and encouraged.

[Rossue]

Best anti-theft device I've found is the California Immobilizer type B. made in Nanaimo, B.C. I bought one at Weststar in Cilliwack near ETI for $249 CD. Also available at Amazon for $219 US. Basically a boot which makes it very difficult to move a trailer with it on. If you're an Ocean's 11 type thief you could defeat the barrel lock but not likely for most others.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Mike & Donna

Glad it was found, hope it's not damaged in any way. Am sure the owner is tickled pink. When I get my trailer I will make sure to keep it in as safe a place as possible along with taking any other anti=theft measures I can think of. Suggestions welcomed and encouraged.

Anti-theft measures can all be defeated by the determined thief especially if the trailer is stored somewhere secluded where the thief has time. Certainly need to use some measures, but I love the idea of a hidden tracking device that alerts you when the trailer moves. $100/yr subscription but the peace of mind might be worth much more to some.

SPOT Trace Product

[Mike & Donna]

Originally Posted by Rossue

Best anti-theft device I've found is the California Immobilizer type B. made in Nanaimo, B.C. I bought one at Weststar in Cilliwack near ETI for $249 CD. Also available at Amazon for $219 US. Basically a boot which makes it very difficult to move a trailer with it on. If you're an Ocean's 11 type thief you could defeat the barrel lock but not likely for most others.

Thanks, Rossue.

I will add that to the list of must haves. It doesn't take long for someone to hook up to an unsecured trailer and haul it off never to be seen again. I am a firm believer in the old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

[KarenH]

Originally Posted by Rossue

Best anti-theft device I've found is the California Immobilizer type B. made in Nanaimo, B.C.

Now $208 with free shipping:

https://www.amazon.com/California-Im.../dp/B007HRSI4Y

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Anti-theft measures can all be defeated by the determined thief especially if the trailer is stored somewhere secluded where the thief has time. Certainly need to use some measures, but I love the idea of a hidden tracking device that alerts you when the trailer moves. $100/yr subscription but the peace of mind might be worth much more to some.

SPOT Trace Product

Better glue it to the roof "It needs to be in clear view of the sky which in my opinion cancels out the covert tracking capabilities." I always check out reviews, outside the selling URL.

Dang that fine print....

[advenas]

Originally Posted by Mike & Donna

Glad it was found, hope it's not damaged in any way. Am sure the owner is tickled pink. When I get my trailer I will make sure to keep it in as safe a place as possible along with taking any other anti=theft measures I can think of. Suggestions welcomed and encouraged.

Hell for stout hitch lock. Spendy but virtually unbreakable.

Proven Industries - Best Trailer Locks

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

... Certainly need to use some measures, but I love the idea of a hidden tracking device that alerts you when the trailer moves. $100/yr subscription but the peace of mind might be worth much more to some.

SPOT Trace Product

When the SPOT solution came up previously, I asked this:

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

Does anyone know if the SPOT and similar GPS-based trackers get enough signal through the trailer shell to work if mounted inside (presumably inside a cabinet, near the ceiling), or do they need to be on the outside (and thus easily seen and removed)?

... and this was one response:

Originally Posted by OneOleMan

According to Gearjunkie:
"The Trace comes with a mounting bracket. You can hide it on a boat or vehicle in certain places — the device will transmit through fiberglass, fabric, and glass, Spot cites."

Tiny SPOT GPS Unit Serves As 'Anti-Theft Satellite Tracker'

I assume that a suitable installation in an Escape would be tucked above the lining and metalized insulation (in up-to-2016 models) against the ceiling out of sight in a cabinet... preferably one not readily visible when a cabinet door is opened,and definitely not one under a solar panel. It would make sense to wire it for power, to avoid having to dig it out for battery changes.

[Renesys]

Originally Posted by advenas

Great news! Nice to hear a good outcome. Hope the scum goes to jail. Crime doesn't pay...

It was found in good shape. Drug addicts took up residence but were evicted today by Kent WA police. It appears everything was still in it and minimal damage was done.

It's dirty and covered in fingerprint dust but we are glad to have it back. The power of Facebook is amazing. The owner's scamp was only found because of people sharing and spreading the word. The lead came directly from Facebook that lead to the police and us recovering it. Thanks to everyone that commented, shared, got the word out and let us know when they saw it.


Great news indeed!!!