Possible Stolen RED Epic Dragon #07766 in Burbank, CA

[Evan Ziss]

I'm pretty devastated to announce that I think my camera (aka my whole life) RED Epic Dragon #07766, has been stolen by a guy named Eric L. Beasley in Burbank, CA. He has bailed on any contact after he was supposed to return the gear 48 hours ago. Any info on where to post to keep a lookout for it would be greatly appreciated. I will be taking the necessary steps to claim this on my insurance, however I'm offering a $1,000 reward for its return or even possibly his whereabouts or that of the gear.He stated that he would be shooting at Milk Studios on Friday for a shoot titled "Sock It To Me" with producer Ben Greenstein.I was just in the process of ordering tamper-proof stickers for the gear, but for now I had a lot of pieces marked with purple and hot pink gaff tape. I have attached a list of the gear that was with the camera at the time it was taken. What isn't listed is that it was in 2 HPRC Cases, 1 kinda beat-up large black 2700W missing 2 top handles, a smaller red 2550W, and a Cartoni Kata bag.Again, I appreciate any help. Thanks a million!

 

[Marc Wielage]

That's awful, Evan. I drive past Milk Studios on Cole Avenue in Hollywood all the time. Did he actually make the session, or was that a fake as well?

I hope to god you had insurance...

 

[Wil Wong]

I hate hearing stories like this. I hope they find him. A full physical description might help if he tries or had tried this with other rental/owners. Might help the police build a case (if there isn't one already on this guy).

 

[emil_h]

That's awful, Evan. I drive past Milk Studios on Cole Avenue in Hollywood all the time. Did he actually make the session, or was that a fake as well?

I hope to god you had insurance...

He wrote in his post that he has insurance.

 

[emil_h]

I'm pretty devastated to announce that I think my camera (aka my whole life) RED Epic Dragon #07766, has been stolen by a guy named Eric L. Beasley in Burbank, CA. He has bailed on any contact after he was supposed to return the gear 48 hours ago. Any info on where to post to keep a lookout for it would be greatly appreciated. I will be taking the necessary steps to claim this on my insurance, however I'm offering a $1,000 reward for its return or even possibly his whereabouts or that of the gear.He stated that he would be shooting at Milk Studios on Friday for a shoot titled "Sock It To Me" with producer Ben Greenstein.I was just in the process of ordering tamper-proof stickers for the gear, but for now I had a lot of pieces marked with purple and hot pink gaff tape. I have attached a list of the gear that was with the camera at the time it was taken. What isn't listed is that it was in 2 HPRC Cases, 1 kinda beat-up large black 2700W missing 2 top handles, a smaller red 2550W, and a Cartoni Kata bag.Again, I appreciate any help. Thanks a million!

How did he pay? With a credit card? Did you make a copy/take a photo of his license?

 

[Evan Ziss]

I got copies of all information but his ID isn't really his current address. His card didn't have enough for my insurance deductible. I usually don't charge it to smaller shows just to help them out.

 

[Marcos Montenegro]

Oh man, these are nightmare stories for all of us owners/operators out there.
Sending you good vibes Evan. Hope she comes back to you safely and that this was all a misunderstanding.

 

[Levi Arnold]

Have you contacted Milk and the producer to check and see if it was a real or fake session?

 

[L. Langer]

Give us more information. Anything is helpful. How old did this guy look and what was the DOB on his DL?

 

[Mike McEntire]

He needs to be Corrected...

 

[L. Langer]

I think I found the individual in question, though he's definitely a mover. The address history shows him occasionally being in Lancaster, which is not too far from Burbank, though most of his addresses, including the one indicated to be current, are way up North, near San Francisco.

 

[Stephen Pruitt]

On the upside, it's only been 48 hours. Yes, he SHOULD have contacted the OP with any changes, but I still think there's a better than 50-50 chance he'll return the gear.

Stephen

 

[Derrick Cohan]

Hi I also had my RED Weapon package stolen form Eric Beasley this weekend. Please give me at to discuss, I'm located in WeHo 310-248-0525

 

[Matthew Quinn]

Woah.. Serial red kidnapper.. That's fked up

 

[Stephen Pruitt]

I'd say Mr. Cohen's revelation raises the probabilities of nefarious intent to a whole new level!

Good luck, guys!

Stephen

 

[L. Langer]

Hi I also had my RED Weapon package stolen form Eric Beasley this weekend. Please give me at to discuss, I'm located in WeHo 310-248-0525

PM me ASAP with anything you can recall about this guy and any numbers from your camera package that you have written down or filed away. I need it ASAP.

 

[Tom Dowler]

Anyone else have an Epic they can use as bait for a sting on this asshat?

 

[L. Langer]

Anyone else have an Epic they can use as bait for a sting on this asshat?

Best not to post such things here. It's pretty much a given that thieves are using this forum to pick and choose their targets because it is open to public viewing and I doubt they will go for another round, when they have likely stolen several packages already. All we can do at this point is try and piece together some sort of trail.

 

[Matt Fleming]

"...PM me ASAP with anything you can recall about...I need it ASAP...."

Not sure if you saw that he published his phone number for you, that would probably be the most "as soon as possible", possible.

"...I'm located in WeHo 310-248-0525..."

Good luck guys, hate hearing about these thefts.

 

[Derrick Cohan]

Here's his info:

email: ericjustdraws@gmail.com
phone: 323-333-9204
instagram: @ericjustdrsws
hashtags: #ericjustdraws

He has removed much of his social media accounts in the past few days and his phone is off.