ChrisDev Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) My home was broken in to and one of the things that's stolen is my Ritter R8 4-string. If you see anything anywhere,please contact me! Serial number#1219 with a laser engraved backplate that has my name on it. Edited September 2, 2019 by ChrisDev Pic added 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 That looks pretty special and unique, I imagine is will be near impossible to sell on the open market, I hope you get it back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thieving Ba5tards!!! As Roger says the thieves will have trouble selling something as distinctive as this - hope it comes back unsullied. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 minute ago, TheGreek said: Thieving Ba5tards!!! As Roger says the thieves will have trouble selling something as distinctive as this - hope it comes back unsullied. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Most exotic tops are easy to track down if one has at least one good quality picture. She may show up within few days or few months depending on the situation with those burglars. If some speed is needed soon, the instrument will show up soon. Wish you good luck with the insurance company et al. It is always lots of work and harm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 My commiserations, ChrisDev. It is awful to go through this. Sending you good thoughts, and keeping my fingers crossed for a quick and safe return. One of the greatest services that musicians can do for each other, IMHO, is keeping an eye out for stolen gear. Happy to do what little I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Hope you get it back soon - what a horrid thing to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 A neighbour found most of my things (except my phone) dumped a few miles from here!! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, ChrisDev said: A neighbour found most of my things (except my phone) dumped a few miles from here!! Fab news! I hope everything is all right with the gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, ChrisDev said: A neighbour found most of my things (except my phone) dumped a few miles from here!! The thief was a Fender man? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, chris_b said: The thief was a Fender man? Yesterday I told that same neighbour that my name was engraved on the bass, and now he's the one that found everything. I don't know... the police will want to talk to him 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, ChrisDev said: A neighbour found most of my things (except my phone) dumped a few miles from here!! 4 minutes ago, ChrisDev said: Yesterday I told that same neighbour that my name was engraved on the bass, and now he's the one that found everything. I don't know... the police will want to talk to him Good news! Is it an iPhone? If yes switch on find my phone from another device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, ambient said: Good news! Is it an iPhone? If yes switch on find my phone from another device. No, Android. Google couldn't find it. There was a functioo to wipe the phone on re-activation. I activated that. Strange coincidence, that neighbour had the same phone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, ChrisDev said: No, Android. Google couldn't find it. There was a functioo to wipe the phone on re-activation. I activated that. Strange coincidence, that neighbour had the same phone... if you have the IMEI code the police can track it and find out if someone is using your phone with another SIM card. Not a great idea to steal a phone these days. If your neighbor was smart enough he should have kept the bass instead. Good for you, he's screwed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I recommend you NOT to ask your phone provider to block it. If he can't use it, they can't track it. Give the IMEI to the police instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 41 minutes ago, ChrisDev said: Yesterday I told that same neighbour that my name was engraved on the bass, and now he's the one that found everything. I don't know... the police will want to talk to him Could be a co-incidence! Whatever, I'm glad to hear that your bass has been found and hope that you are re-united soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, pete.young said: Could be a co-incidence! I hope so. How mentally challenged should someone be to use a phone he had stolen right in front of the legitimate owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Hey Chris, good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodon2 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Glad your stuff turned up. Queer coincidence abut your neighbour being the guy that found your stuff. Of all the people, funny how these things turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I smell a rodent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 I gave the IMEI to the police. It was the 1st generation OnePlus One. You needed an invite to get it (was not so difficult). His had the exact same finish as mine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Good news that most of your gear ws found and i hope the thief gets caught too. Hanging's too good for them. string em up by the short and curlies and throw knives at them for fun. I'm not a vengeful person. Keep us posted on final outcome. I'm very curious about the phone thing to see if it was your neighbour. At least if it was he'll be finding a new home soon............sharing a small one-bedroom apartment with big hairy Bubba Dave 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, dmccombe7 said: Keep us posted on final outcome. I'm very curious about the phone thing to see if it was your neighbour. At least if it was he'll be finding a new home soon............sharing a small one-bedroom apartment with big hairy Bubba Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 The bass baby is home, that's the best thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Some people are very thick. Thick enough to steal and then 'find' the stuff. I once lived in a shared house, one of the guys had his car hit by someone who than ran off. I was outside a bit later and a dodgy young man came up and asked me all sorts of odd questions about what happened. I went back inside and suggested the plod who were talking to my mate nipped out and had a chat with this chap. Took about two minutes of questions from el plod to discover that the young couple who had reported the car as stolen after they crashed it had asked him to pop over to see what was happening - and were hiding in a pub not very far away. I don't think any of them were very bright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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