Terence Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Hi all. Hoping for a little help from everyone (Hope this is the right section of the forum for this). Coming to the point, all of my stock has been stolen from our property in Braunston. 3, 2 and 1 gallon Buckby Cans (Water Cans), about 30 of the 1 gallon and about 10 each of the 2&3 gallon cans, 20 Hand bowls, 8 Horse Nose Tins, 40 Small Jugs, 40 Tall Jugs and 10-20 Small & Large Milk Cans. There was also Masthead lamps plus numerous other things. I have an idea who the culprit is but without proof. If people could keep an ear to the ground and an eye open that would be great. I have contacted the police and the incident number is 289 (15-05-14) so if anyone is able to help simply contact myself on 07534316784 or contact Northamptonshire Police on 03000 111 222 quoting the reference number. A very sad day for me and has kind of put me off wanting to continue painting any more. Many thanks to everyone. Terence Edited May 15, 2014 by Terence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Really sorry to hear about this. Hope you get your property back very soon. Could you post pictures on here and in various places? Facebook? It might help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Well if he (or she) tries to sell them, they should be easy to recognise, they're not the sort of items which one finds on stalls at the average boot fair. Good luck with getting them back, it must be one hell of a shock for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Very sorry to hear that Terence. Nothing much I can do to help other than keep an eye out and extend to you my commiserations. MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul's Nulife4-2 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) So sad when this sort of thing happens,, Can I ask Was the Stolen Stock Ready to Sell,ie Painted,, or Ready to Paint,,ie Raw so to say ?. Edited May 15, 2014 by Paul's Nulife4-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proper Job Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sorry to hear about this Don't let it put you of something that you're good at and enjoy doing I'm sure they'll turn up and hopefully you'll get them back Set up some 'searches' on ebay with email notifications, keep you eye on the other second hand web sites (gum tree etc) Might sound a daft question but, are the items painted or unpainted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 All the stock was blank bare metal. I will post a picture soon of the items. thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Really sorry about that Terence. We still love the can you painted for us so please don't let this glitch put you off permanently. He/she can steal your stock, but they can't steal your skill. Edited May 15, 2014 by nicknorman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sorry to hear this Terence, not nice at all. Please reconsider your decision to quit because you are very, very good at what you do. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcoaster Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Very sorry to hear this! What an arse. I will keep my ear to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Here is a picture of the items. The 3 Gallon cans no longer have the triangle side hinge, just the standard like on the 2 gallon Edited May 15, 2014 by Terence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Terence I've got two of your items and they get a lot of admiring comments. Don't give up cos one in a thousand is a wrong un thieving scummer. Edited May 15, 2014 by mark99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 That's horrible! And a load of stock. I presume the police know your suspicions? But I expect they will get passed elsewhere quickly. Get it out to as many people as possible, perhaps they will be found yet. All the best, don't give up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionbargee Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Bad news, I hope you were insured ? I would say the lot will go for scrap, its too obvious to sell on, there is a website to report scrap metal thefts, probably worth a shot ? I had a 75 kilo alternator nicked last year, I only left it outside for the courier too pick up, turned my back and it was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sorry to hear this Terence. Hopefully they will get caught and your stuff returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard10002 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi Terence, Over the years,, I had several cars stolen or damaged, office broken into and printers stolen, along with associated damage and fear, and houses broken into. Even had an armed robbery on one occasion. Most shops have shutters these days - 25 years ago, shutters were unusual. Each time something like this happens I felt like giving up, but you carry on and count it as a cost of doing business, and actually being alive. Sometimes Life is a Bitch, but mostly it isn't. Either way, eventually, you die. I tend to rationalise things by thinking that I must be so much better off than the scrotes that feel they have to do these kinds of things, that you can almost feel sorry for the *******s. I don't know how much money is involved, but I'd suggest you beef up security, buy some more stock, and carry on. Nil carborundum ..... And all that! Good Luck! Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G2 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 That's a lot of inventory. You might check with local scrappers, even offer to buy the stuff back if they can get it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pykebird Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 So sorry to hear this, hope they catch the scouts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 So sorry to hear this, hope they catch the scouts! You'll have Baden Powell turning in his grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpylurcher Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 That is really crap news Terence, its not the sort of thing you expect in Braunston. If we hear anything locally we will pass it on. I really hope that you reconsider your thoughts about stopping, the loss of your style of painting would be very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 So sorry to hear this, hope they catch the scouts! The perils of autocorrect.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sorry to hear this Terrace, If I do hear anything I will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Also very sorry to hear what has happened to you. Please don't let it put you off painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottle Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Terence I can only echo what others have said, don't let the b~rstads get to you and please carry on painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettie Boo Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 We too are based in Braunston area and will keep an ear to the ground and an eye out. So sorry this has happened to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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