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Red 1975 stolen in uk

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Michael Stanmore

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Well...

Looks like our Red (ser no. 1975) has been stolen in London. I'm in Australia right now, but my guys in London are dealing with the police now.

I'll post more details as I know them but for now it's definitely:

our body (1975)
our 18-50mm lens and 50-150mm lens
some variety of mounts like the handles and basic production pack etc.
1 red drive
probably our CF cards too (8GB) (i'll check)
our redbricks (X 5) and charger
probably our Element Technica top plate
the Red branded hard-case

that should be about it.

Info on the apparent culprit will follow including a scan of the driver's license copy that was taken.

Sorry for the incomplete details, I thought I'd post quickly in case any of you suddenly get offered a "deal"...

We're obviously pretty upset by this... we're not a big hiring house (or a big company of any kind) we do a little hiring to help keep us in pocket change while we work on our independent films... so anyway... they got us. Bastards.

If you hear or see anything... Please PM me. I will check at least daily.

And if there's a blacklist for camera bodies... could 1975 please go on it.

Thanks,

Michael Stanmore :dupe:

Solar Flare Pictures.
 
We will tell all our friends :)
 
Way sorry to hear of this Michael...

Most of us work for a living...but unfortunately others feel the need to steal for a living. That is utterly despicable...

Hopefully the police will be able to find these goons quickly and recover your stuff.
 
Michael Stanmore said:
Well...

And if there's a blacklist for camera bodies... could 1975 please go on it.

Solar Flare Pictures.
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Yes, marked at "stolen" in our system. If it turns up here or at Pinewood, we'll be alerted.

Sorry, Michael, I hate writing these posts.

BC
 
Yep definitely stolen. Forged ID and documents. Police are aware.

Please keep an eye out especially if you're in London obviously. I'll post all details of the guy's "name" and photo ID etc once we've dealt with insurance company.

This was our entire kit - Red Camera body, Lenses, All accessories, CF cards, Drives, Macbook Pro, Redrock Mattebox and Filters, Ronford F4 tripod



Solar Flare Pictures Ltd
 
Brent@RED said:
Yes, marked at "stolen" in our system. If it turns up here or at Pinewood, we'll be alerted.

Sorry, Michael, I hate writing these posts.

BC
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Hi Brent,

What is the possition for Epic upgrade when the camera has been stolen. Are option 1 & 2 still available to the original owner?

Stephen
 
Stephen Williams said:
Hi Brent,

What is the possition for Epic upgrade when the camera has been stolen. Are option 1 & 2 still available to the original owner?

Stephen
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I haven't brought this up with the Red folk yet... obviously I see at least a couple of Scarlets in our future...

I don't know. IF the insurance comes through (I don't trust those god-forsaken slimy bastards one iota) then we'll take it from there.

Let's hope no-one else has to face this question.
 
Sorry to hear that, Michael - will keep our ears to the ground. In the meantime it'd be great to post a picture of this guy so we can be on the lookout (you never know someone might recognize him too?).

All the best,
 
Stephen Williams said:
Hi Brent,

What is the possition for Epic upgrade when the camera has been stolen. Are option 1 & 2 still available to the original owner?

Stephen
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I ask that any owners who have had their camera stolen contact either me (brent - at - red - dot - com) or Kelly (kelly - at - red - dot - com) to discuss options. We, of course, are sympathetic to customers in this situation and will discuss further with them on a one-on-one basis.

BC
 
Wouldn't it be useful if the cameras incorporated their serial numbers as part of the R3D file title and this were hard wired to the system - this would be (A) a good way to keep track of cameras on a nine camera shoot (which could have all sorts of troubleshooting applications) and (b) act as a deterrent to thievery because submitting rushes to post houses would become something that could act as a "flag". Couple this with a "stolen" page on Red.com or sticky thread maybe.
 
The guy who stole our camera has been caught and was due in a Magistrates court in London yesterday. His name is John Kaely.

This obviously won't get us any closer to getting our kit back, which won't happen... but at least this guy, who is accused of several such thefts, will likely be prevented from continuing.
 
Yeah. Of course he's just a small fish... a patsy who did the jobs for others who were smart enough to stay at arms length from any day to day thievery...

but something primal inside me still rejoices... :)

Now just waiting for the insurance still... and dreaming of a DSMC future.
 
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