Thief in the pits.

BPotts · 03-09-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Lang

I've heard of this happening ever since I started going to national events in the late 90s. I'm sure most people have heard of it happening also. Why don't people lock up their motorhomes when they leave, especially when they go to make a run? Jody even locks up his trailer when he goes to make a run.

-Toby

I'm not trying to pick on what Toby's saying, but I know that motorhome in the video and the owner very well. I can guarantee it was locked.

vic guilmino · 03-09-2012, 07:23 PM

i never lock my mh

the dobes likes people to come in

CycloneFE · 03-09-2012, 10:54 PM

When I spectate and take pics at the races I have always been especially careful to always walk in the main and driving area and try very hard to NOT cut through between trailers. I will only cut through if I know someone or I will excuse myself for slipping through should someone be there. I have the utmost respect for the racers and their vehicles.

Alex Denysenko · 03-09-2012, 11:25 PM

We don't worry too much about thieves in our pit area.

Toby Lang · 03-11-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BPotts

I'm not trying to pick on what Toby's saying, but I know that motorhome in the video and the owner very well. I can guarantee it was locked.

You would know better than I would, but it seems like a lot of trouble to break into a locked RV when he can just walk into an RV that's unlocked. The comp plus article said he had seven wallets on him when he was turned over to the authorities. I doubt he picked the lock on all of them.

-Toby

SStockDart · 03-11-2012, 04:14 PM

I didn't see where this has been reported. This thief is the same one that stole stuff at the Daytona 500. The Daytona police have pictures of him using stolen credit card but were not able to I'd him, until now. Apparently, this is how he made a living and has been doing it for a long time.

Denny Steward · 03-11-2012, 07:22 PM

I have a very good friend that is a Daytona Beach police officer and because of the actions of Chris and Matt at Gainesville, the Daytona Beach police dept. were able to close 14 cases against this guy. This guy got what was coming to him.

Chad Rhodes · 03-11-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Denny Steward

I have a very good friend that is a Daytona Beach police officer and because of the actions of Chris and Matt at Gainesville, the Daytona Beach police dept. were able to close 14 cases against this guy. This guy got what was coming to him.

Too bad the impact with the tree stump didn't kill him

Mickey Whaley · 03-11-2012, 07:52 PM

jimmy spell, larry hill me and my dad get walked in on the same way wonder what would happen? and maybe roodnut heard it?

cicero819 · 03-11-2012, 11:30 PM

I really think that something has to be done for these poor soul who actually hurt themselves, leaving motorhomes that they do not own and in possesion of wallets that belongs to someone else. They should be introduce to the Gator population(if they make it out, no charges should be brought against them). Let's not get paranoid but vigilence should be practiced. Lock your trailers and motorhomes and help these poor soul who can't stop from stealing your goods. I can remember talking to my favorite Sheriff at the U.S Nationals and asked him how has it change at the track for his 30yrs at the track and he said to me: during the 60's and 70's we never had anyone stealing anything here at the track, lot's of drunks but never someone would steal anything, probably he said because by the time would get to him he would be dead.CR

03-09-2012, 07:23 PM	#2
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Thief in the pits. i never lock my mh the dobes likes people to come in __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

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CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Thief in the pits. When I spectate and take pics at the races I have always been especially careful to always walk in the main and driving area and try very hard to NOT cut through between trailers. I will only cut through if I know someone or I will excuse myself for slipping through should someone be there. I have the utmost respect for the racers and their vehicles. __________________ Steve Jackson

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Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Thief in the pits. We don't worry too much about thieves in our pit area. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

03-11-2012, 04:14 PM	#6
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Thief in the pits. I didn't see where this has been reported. This thief is the same one that stole stuff at the Daytona 500. The Daytona police have pictures of him using stolen credit card but were not able to I'd him, until now. Apparently, this is how he made a living and has been doing it for a long time. __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911

03-11-2012, 07:22 PM	#7
Denny Steward Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PORT ORANGE FL Posts: 283 Likes: 408 Liked 131 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Thief in the pits. I have a very good friend that is a Daytona Beach police officer and because of the actions of Chris and Matt at Gainesville, the Daytona Beach police dept. were able to close 14 cases against this guy. This guy got what was coming to him. __________________ Denny Steward GT/JA 246

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Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Thief in the pits. jimmy spell, larry hill me and my dad get walked in on the same way wonder what would happen? and maybe roodnut heard it?

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cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Thief in the pits. I really think that something has to be done for these poor soul who actually hurt themselves, leaving motorhomes that they do not own and in possesion of wallets that belongs to someone else. They should be introduce to the Gator population(if they make it out, no charges should be brought against them). Let's not get paranoid but vigilence should be practiced. Lock your trailers and motorhomes and help these poor soul who can't stop from stealing your goods. I can remember talking to my favorite Sheriff at the U.S Nationals and asked him how has it change at the track for his 30yrs at the track and he said to me: during the 60's and 70's we never had anyone stealing anything here at the track, lot's of drunks but never someone would steal anything, probably he said because by the time would get to him he would be dead.CR