ckf Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Quote BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) That sinking feeling none of us want to experience -- multiple homes and businesses trying to get their stuff back from thieves. Over the last couple of weeks -- snowmobiles, trailers, and a boat were stolen from at least four businesses in Chittenden and Franklin Counties. Bolton, Essex, Williston, Milton, and Swanton also got hit. Even though police are not saying if these are all connected the people impacted in these towns are working together. "There's a lot of eyes out there," said Michael Seguin, of Bolton. Thousands of dollars’ worth of gear stolen from front yards and businesses. "If somebody wants it badly enough, they will usually find a way to get it," said Brian Erling. Erling says thefts at Land Air in Essex Junction are rare so returning to work after the holidays came with a nasty shock -- two snowmobiles driven off his lot. "Everybody in the industry knows someone who's been affected by it," said Erling. Over the last month snowmobiles, trailers, and a boat disappeared around Chittenden and Franklin County. Channel 3 discovered multiple businesses like Land Air, Tim's Cycle in Milton, Boathouse Headquarters in Swanton, and Vermont Home and Marine in Williston -- were all hit. "It's a bad trend it seems," said Seguin. And it's not just businesses -- people are being targeted too. "I literally pulled into my driveway and sat there and tried to process why I don't see my snowmobile trailer," said Seguin. Thursday afternoon Michael Sequin of Bolton learned a truck backed into his drive way, hitched up his trailer, and drove off. Inside was his newly purchased snowmobile. “We work hard for our toys and we enjoy using them. It's just a horrible feeling to have them taken from us and it's just very disheartening all around," said Seguin. Now, members of the snowmobiling community like Michael Sequin are working together to find who did it. Posting on Facebook, looking for leads, and checking posts online. “Everybody is lock-down mode now trying to make sure it doesn't happen again," said Seguin. Here's what Seguing says he you can do: -Put a lock on your trailer hitch. -Keep the keys with you and make sure your stuff is kept in a well-lit area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 Frigging hate thieves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Rigid1 said: Frigging hate thieves This doesn't look like a local yokel steeling sled or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: Frigging hate thieves X10000 7 minutes ago, ckf said: This doesn't look like a local yokel steeling sled or two. sounds more like a theft ring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, ckf said: This doesn't look like a local yokel steeling sled or two. I agree, happens around here kinda often, bunch of similar business will get hit all in a couple weeks,...Product most likely is in a shipping container headed over seas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 going to need boats to steal them around here 38* and rain currently here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Russians? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 6, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 6, 2019 38 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: Frigging hate thieves x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 It surprises me, even this day and age, how lax some people are with protecting their toys and property. Sure, if there is a will there's a way if the thieves want something bad enough but to do absolutely nothing to deter them just boggles the mind. I also quite often hear, they're insured. Sure they are but who wants the hassle of dealing with the insurance company, the police and likely having to wait months, missing the riding/boating seasons, waiting for replacements? I use 3 pieces of security/locks to protect mine. A tongue lock, coupler lock and a big, airline quality, cable with another lock wrapped around the frame and my son's basketball net pole. So far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Why steal something that never gets used? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 A lot of landscape and equipment trailers are getting stolen around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, irv said: It surprises me, even this day and age, how lax some people are with protecting their toys and property. Sure, if there is a will there's a way if the thieves want something bad enough but to do absolutely nothing to deter them just boggles the mind. I also quite often hear, they're insured. Sure they are but who wants the hassle of dealing with the insurance company, the police and likely having to wait months, missing the riding/boating seasons, waiting for replacements? I use 3 pieces of security/locks to protect mine. A tongue lock, coupler lock and a big, airline quality, cable with another lock wrapped around the frame and my son's basketball net pole. So far so good. I was walking the kids to school and when I got close my buddies Jeep was blocking the sidewalk. The thieves got under it and got it in neautral and rolled it ahead. They backed up their vehicle, hooked up the trailer and off they went with 2 new sleds. If they want it they'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, smokin george said: I was walking the kids to school and when I got close my buddies Jeep was blocking the sidewalk. The thieves got under it and got it in neautral and rolled it ahead. They backed up their vehicle, hooked up the trailer and off they went with 2 new sleds. If they want it they'll get it. For sure they will but doing nothing to deter them is silly, imo. I see in my neighborhood alone, boats sitting in drives with nothing to stop anyone from just backing up, hooking up, and being gone in a matter of seconds. Imo, if they have to smash locks, cuts cables, etc, they might just look for easier pickins. Nothing is guaranteed but at least I'll rest easier knowing I did what I could to stop or slow them down. Edited January 6, 2019 by irv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Lummox Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 it's been bad here a chop shop was shutdown for a couple days after 15guys showed up and recovered stolen sleds The best is the chop shop guy pulled out a gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 WHO, in their right fukken mind in the year 2019, leaves a new sled in a fukken trailer, ready to be hitched-up and driven off!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO is that fukken stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spotlights, cameras. motion detectors, heavy cables, locks, DOGS, you name it!! Whatever it takes to stop a mother-fukker from taking your shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 In most cases, even if you catch them in the act of stealing, you can't shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 29 minutes ago, Polaris 550 said: WHO, in their right fukken mind in the year 2019, leaves a new sled in a fukken trailer, ready to be hitched-up and driven off!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO is that fukken stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spotlights, cameras. motion detectors, heavy cables, locks, DOGS, you name it!! Whatever it takes to stop a mother-fukker from taking your shit. Now u like dogs lmfao , you.are bi polar and bi sexual !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 minute ago, The One said: Now u like dogs lmfao , you.are bi polar and bi sexual !!! You're HOMO-SEXUAL. True dat Dragqueer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just now, Polaris 550 said: You're HOMO-SEXUAL. True dat Dragqueer!! Again I am not kev144 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 It's like the 80's all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snopro31 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 follow the meth but in canada the victim is the thief and we work to support them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Actually I'm surprised that any 2 stroke fossil fueled anything is allowed in Chittenden county as it's loaded with tree hugging commies. Many people live there as it's close to Vermont. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 7, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 7, 2019 JUnkies from Rutland. Rutland has a serious heroin problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 7, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 7, 2019 My apologies, I meant to call them non opiate challenged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snopro31 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Our meth heads stole a coffee maker from the hospital last week. They are to stupid to steal anything of value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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