Toronto, Ontario, USA? My babies were stolen too!

I know, I know, I shouldnt make fun, but we know that Canada is known to be all perfect, but it actually sucks!

After I made my last post at 1am on the board, I went out to my car to get my stuff out because I forgot it when I came home from a hockey(where I also met Cujo, who brought his kid to play some playoff game). Well, the window was bashed in, the guy rummaged through the front, popped the trunk and got a real awesome present.............to​ns of L glass and a 1DMKII.

I don't think he was looking for that stuff, but It's my fault to a point.
Anyway, The cop said that chances are slim anything will show up, so he gave me a copy of his report and said that I should give my insurance company a call in the morning.

I have a charity celebrity hockey game to shoot on Friday and I have no equipment except for the 10D and the Tamron..........great, I aint shooting with that combo. I hope my insurance can at least get me the 70-200 back for now...............I can bare with the 10D and Tamron for school assignments for now.

I'm so pissed off, thank god our my school made us get camera insurance, I also made sure that mine had "for business" in the policy, maybe I can get a payout very soon.

If you guys see any cheap equipment selling out of Toronto that fits the description of the equipment listed in my sig, let me know.

Cheers, Ill go punch some stuff some more.

I would be so sick if it was me. I hope everything comes out alright for you with the insurance.

Holy crap.

Can this be the same guy as in here?
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=60236
Was the bag visible?

All this stuff made me check if my rebel was in place.

Persian

How truly awful ! I see you don’t think the person was looking for that specifically This person(s) may have seen you carry camera equipment to and from your vehicle - Seems very much a crime of opportunity and some who knew they could get $$ for it. I will keep my fingers crossed for you that the insurance replaces it fast.

[SIZE=2]Is there any place near by you have rental status with ? I have rented from Vistek ( 496 Queen St. East 365-1777 ) in past emergency situations when in TO.

Man, that truly sucks. I've really become paranoid about this very possibility, and I live in a gated community. I will not leave anything in the car overnight.

I sure hope it all works out for you, PR.

Jeez, man. Bummer. Hope the insurance comes through quick. (And now I know I need to get around to adding the 24-70 and the 580EX to the policy.)
The first bag out of the car when I leave it is the photo gear. Then the computers (yes, "s", never just one) if they were along. I pack it that way.

I used to see this a lot with musical instruments. Nationwide, only 3% of stolen musical instruments are ever recovered.

Sorry to be such a ray of sunshine so early in the morning; hope all works out...

Steve

...ok, I need insurance!

wow, that sucks man. Thank God you had it insured

where were you in Toronto? some parts in T-dot are quite bad. Sorry to read of your misfortune.

Beware of the thief come second time. Because they know around 1 month's time you will have brand new gears from insurance.

Sorry to hear that some butthead (thinking of worse names) stole your equipment. I would be sick and SOOOO pissed. If I found that someone was breaking into my stuff, I would probably be the one in trouble because I would pound the living crap out of them.
Not sure this would help but have you thought of posting S/Ns of your stolen equipment? Also, is there anyway to alert places like eBay that they may get stolen equipment posted on thier site?

I hope you get back to normal soon.

Persian,

good that you had your gear insured!
Pretty stupid to leave that stuff in the car, actually
Were you never taught that after the assignment, you first take care of your gear, and then of yourself?
That's something they teach you in armies ... and I think it's good advice. You live and learn.

You might think of entering the serial numbers in the photo.net stolen equipment database. Not that I think it will help a lot, but you never know.

Best regards,
Andy

PS: My wallet was pickpocketed some time ago on a travel. Didn't lose much, about 300$ in cash.
However, they used my ATM card to buy stuff in supermarkets and electronic stores (works similar to a credit card in Europe) that don't have online connection to verify a stolen card for a total of about $ 5000. I didn't have to pay for that, as I immediately reported my card stolen.

Still, it bugged me to no end to think that some creep could profit $ 5000 from picking my wallet. I think I know how you feel, even if your insurance covers it.

Every photog's worst nightmare. I've read other stories about thieves in Vancouver, but
one runs the risk wherever he goes, whenvever he goes. I really do feel sorry for you,
PR. Losing a Mark II is like losing your baby (almost). Good luck with your insurance claim. Let us know how you made out with it.

Damn.. sucks.. that's why I'm always soo paranoid of leaving anything valuable in my car...