My whole collection gone

[drcy]

Making a police report is essential, not so much that they'll solve the case (They won't be assigning a detective and pack of blood hounds to the case), but for the record. You don't want it in the future that you find the stuff but have troubles getting it it back because you never reported it as stolen. Even if a police department secretary just files it in a filing cabinet two minutes after you fill it out, it's important to get it on record.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by drcy

Making a police report is essential, not so much that they'll solve the case (They won't be assigning a detective and pack of blood hounds to the case), but for the record. You don't want it in the future that you find the stuff but have troubles getting it it back because you never reported it as stolen. Even if a police department secretary just files it in a filing cabinet two minutes after you fill it out, it's important to get it on record.

I agree.... did you file a police report Joey? You have not directly answered that question.

I am sorry to hear about this... it must be a nightmare. Everything I have is in safety deposit boxes for this very reason. It is too bad we have to worry about thieves.

[JoeyF1981]

Yes i filed a police report and went to a couple pawn shops by my house. I was thinking about going the safety deposit route but never did it...wish i wouldve now

[drcy]

My guess is you'll find them and be able to get them back. Vintage baseball photos is a small world.

[billyb]

Joey,
As I said, when a stolen item is listed onto a computerized Police form, it asks for description. There is another area that asks for any additional identifiable marks. Check your old scans here on Net54, take a close look and if you see and tear, even the smallest of piece missing off a corner. That can be noted. And if they come across photos that may be yours, these little identifiable marks can show them to be yours.
It is a lot of work, you can give them a list of what has been taken, then add to that list, once you have gathered all the information you can possibly get.
I hate to say this, but you being a renter, rarely does the owner have insurance to cover theft for their renters personal items, it is mostly left up to the renter to obtain insurance for their property. I hope I am wrong with your manager, just talking from experience.
The very best of luck.

Bill

[khkco4bls]

Joey sorry to here this. He will get his one day. Also why a safe deposit box for a
collection. How can u enjoy collecting if everything is locked up.the thing is to enjoy your collection. everything can't be about monetary gain..

[JMEnglish27]

That is awful. My worst nightmare...I do hope you recover everything...as others have said, its a small group that'd be interested - make it known what was stolen and you have a chance of recovering some of it.