Alert: Major Theft To Report

abrod520

I agree, it probably wouldn’t be hard work, but the Oakland PD has too much going on. I’m going to continue trying to get them moving though.

Nothing else of value was stolen; they took a couple of dress shirts, a pair of cheap shorts, two Yankees caps, and all of my socks. All of which is an inconvenience. My TV, tablet, Xbox, laptop? Not even touched.

BlackTalon

Good thought -- they may have rolled up/ stored the watches in the clothes for when they were walking out of the building, since they likely would have been seen by someone.

gostang9

Like most, I have many questions. My assumption is that this is a very sensitive thing for @abrod520 . His private home was violated, his valuable collection stolen. He must be feeling a horrible slew of mixed emotions.

Horrified that it happened.

Upset that he didn't prevent somehow (no matter how much it isn't his 'fault', humans tend to self-blame).

Scared to think who may have taken advantage of inside knowledge.

He has already put out a lot of specific knowledge on the actual watches that were taken. This is the most pertinent information us as a watch community because it's the only thing where we might in some way help to recover them. All questions surrounding the details of what, how, who, when, why, where might appease our curiosity but if we knew everything he knows, it doesn't mean we are in any better position to help.

If my personal residence was robbed, I would be very careful not to share too much information with the broad community. Trust with outsiders would be shattered enough already...

abrod520

The watches were taken inside the display case and carry case I keep them in, so the socks wouldn't have been used for loose watches. Maybe packing, but it's hard to understand in any case.

saulgoodman

Chances are that he left with the display case to get out of there quickly but I doubt that he carried it around with him for long unless he had a vehicle waiting for him close by. If he was a walker, he may have dumped the case nearby. Hence the suggestion that you look for exterior surveillance cameras that may have captured his exit from the building. Look next door, across the street, and in nearby businesses with direct line to your building. These cameras often capture a wide angle and may offer you some leads.

PS - Some places, businesses in particular, may be hesitant to offer you their videos without a subpoena. This is where your people skills come in. If you can establish that their surveillance video was operating on the day of the robbery try to talk them into letting you see it. If they don't at least you can report to the police that there may be a lead to follow.

Livesimply11

Great advice. You’ve come a long way since Slippin’ Jimmy.

saulgoodman

I still pull a Chicago sunroof from time to time if someone ticks me off. You can take the boy out of Cicero, but...

bristnj

While unlikely, keep an eye on Craigslist. With any luck the thief(s) are inept and may try and off-load there. I saw an article some time ago where someone recovered stolen property after seeing listed and subsequently meeting the guy. While doubtful, it’s another avenue.

Livesimply11

abrod520

I did walk the property and around the block afterwards to see if the boxes were dumped or trashed, but I think those that were taken were taken on purpose. The Seamaster 300 Trilogy box looks nice, and the Apollo XI 50th box has the gold-colored statuette. Though I would have thought the Ultraman box would have been taken too, but instead its contents were just dumped out on my living room floor.

I also don't know who would buy limited-edition watches without their boxes or papers but you never know. I figure wherever they go will likely not be to someone who knows about these things, or simply doesn't value them.

The Father

Takes one Oakland detective to take this case and crack it. Building having a security upgrade and no forced entry. Either building personnel or a friend with keys. Unless it is some kinda mega apartment building the circle of employees would appear small. With the knowledge to steal these high dollar watches, it isn’t some scummy crackhead checking doors in the apartment and selling them for $20 a piece on the street.
I predict the criminals are gonna get nabbed.
How about a go fund me for Adam to hire a private detective. I’ll donate to that in a minute.