Stolen Gear (7/26/2008)

[wjknobles]

Just as a heads up ALL of my gear got stolen last night!

All I have left is the dbl108s and 40 that was in my room.

For those who know what my gear looks like keep your eye out and grab it if you see it. For those who don't know I will be getting a list together this afternoon and post it here, on The Deco Stop, at Windy Point, and in all Austin-area dive shops.

Thanks for your help!

 

[wjknobles]

Tanks (originally had KNOBLES written around neck)
(1) Faber LP95 w/ Blue Steel valve
a. Has Airspeed Press Nitrox stickers that read “This is NOT Your Tank”
b. VIP Sticker is from Royal Scuba
(2) Luxfer Al80’s, doubled with bands and isolation manifold
a. VIP Sticker is from TDI

BC’s
(1) Halcyon Explorer 40 w/ Halcyon SS Backplate, Halcyon MC Storage Pack, and OMS SMB
(1) Halcyon Eclipse 30 w/ OMS Aluminum Backplate

Regulators
(2) Salvo SR3 DIN first stages with Salvo SRX second stages
a. 7-foot hose
b. XS Scuba Brass & Glass SPG
(2) Aqualung Titan LX second stages
(1) OMS Workhorse DIN first stage

Lights
(1) Salvo 10watt Handheld HID
(2) UK Q40 eLED
a. Wrapped in electrical tape with attached bolt snap

Computers/ Gauges
(1) Mares Nemo
a. Stainless Steel
(1) Cressi Archimede II
(1) Suunto SK7 Compass w/ Deep Sea Supply wrist mount

Masks
(1) Atomic Sub-Frame
a. Black Silicone skirt w/ Blue frame
(1) Mares X-Vision
a. Clear Silicon skirt w/ Blue frame
 
Fins
(1) OMS Slipstream w/ Spring Straps
a. XXL
(1) Mares Plana Avanti Open-Heel
a. M, White

Accessories
(1) Salvo 400’ Reel
(2) 100’ finger spools
(1) Orange Safety Sausage
(1) Dive Rite Wet Notebook w/ Cordura cover

Case
(1) Pelican 1650 Hard Case
a. Has wheels and retractable handle
b. Covered with stickers

A large portion of the gear has the initials WJK painted on some location. I may have to dig to find serial numbers, but believe I have all if not most if needed.

 

[texdiveguy]

First off I am really sorry some stinking SOB low life did this to you...

Where was the gear stolen from in terms of location...?

 

[wjknobles]

Stolen from my apt in the middle of Austin, TX

 

[scubashawn123]

Stolen from my apt in the middle of Austin, TX

I am really bummed out to hear about this horrible theft. Do you think it was an inside job?

Was the theft specific to your Scuba gear?



Shawn O'Shea

 

[wjknobles]

It was only the scuba gear ... of course that was also all that was in my truck. All in all though I would rather have had them take the truck and leave the gear.

 

[wjknobles]

As an update, if you hear anything please contact either me or the Austin Police Department.

If you do contact the police, the case number is 085038731

 

[CheddarChick]

Man....That really stinks....why do people have to be so rotten....I hope you have insurance...

 

[NadMat]

That so sucks! I will keep a weather eye out for your gear, would so love to this person apprehended and you get the gear back. Thieves are such losers

 

[diversteve]

Watch Craigslist for your area. Also eBay. You might also post on Scubatoys forum, there's a lot of Texans on that board.