Stolen gear from New Zealand maybe on sale in UK

[Mike Peters]

NZ10K of Bush Telly gear has been stolen by a former member of the crew from Christchurch New Zealand.

Bush Telly gear is often loaned to members of the crew who return it and they have often loaned their own gear to Bush Telly so it has been of mutual benefit.

Alexander "Sasha" Shamilov was loaned this gear by me late last year. I only found out a few weeks ago that he is now living in UK and the gear has disappeared.

http://www.sashashamilov.com

Formerly living in Christchurch New Zealand

Now living in Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom

He had "borrowed"

1 Sennheisser MKH70 shotgun microphone
1 Rycote windsock system
1 Vinten 3441-3 Vision 8 pan and tilt head
1 Vinten 3770-3 ENG Aluminium 2-stage Pozi-Loc Tripod Legs
1 Tripod kit bag, head manual, maintenance kit, snow shoes, tripod floor spreader and plates.

More details at http://blog.bushtelly.org.nz/2012/02/stolen-bush-telly-gear.html

Any help getting the gear back much appreciated. He may have also stolen gear from other people as well.

Cheers
Mike Peters
Director

 

[John Bannister]

Mike, will keep my eyes peeled mate. Trade me might be worth a call..will be looking

 

[Mike Peters]

Hi John

Great idea - will do. And thanks
Mike

 

[Marc Fisher]

Mike: Contact the UK Police with your allegations. You have all his contact details - they may well investigate

 

[Mike Peters]

Hi Mark

Thanks - have contacted Clitheroe Police directly and sent them all facts on hand

Cheers
Mike

 

[John Bannister]

No worries mike, let me know if I can help out in any way

Hi John

Great idea - will do. And thanks
Mike

 

[Mike Peters]

Good news

The Clitheroe Police have confirmed that Mr Shamilov has admitted that all the missing gear is in the shipping container that is on its way to the UK.

Making progress.

 

[Nick Mercer]

I hope this gets cleared up for you Mike.

 

[Malvin Ng]

Having been in a similar situation before I know how this feels, anyway I wish you the best of luck on getting your equipment back

 

[Mike Peters]

Great news

All of the gear was recovered except for the mic holder that goes in the blimp. Cost a bit - had to pay $1K freight and import charges.

Very happy result

 

[ericyoung]

Good to hear Mike. Hope Alexander is getting some suitable punishment!

 

[Dominik Muench]

had to pay $1K freight and import charges.

Very happy result

good to hear but...you had to pay import charges for gear that has previously been in NZ and that you owned there in the past ???? damn :/

 

[Shyam Kanchi]

Glad you got your gear back Mike.

 

[Mike Peters]

Thanks guys