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Burglary update - advice needed
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:12 am
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:12 am
Hey fellas - back in January, I posted about my house being broken into, a gun and some jewelry being stolen.
Well, I learned today they arrested three pieces of shite for my house and about 10 others. I knew they arrested these guys a while back, but apparently they broke into so many homes, they couldn't confess to all of them.
A month or so ago, the detective re-interviewed one of the frickers, and showed him pictures of my wife's jewelry and he said that the other two fricks had it and had stolen it from our house. He had no idea where it is now with one exception - he saw one of the fricks throw it into a canal. Did not say where or when.
So, these fricks live in a shitty place, with a canal right behind their apartment. I'm betting it's in there.
I have to get this ring back. It's a family heirloom that means a lot to my wife and that cannot be replaced. It's the only piece of jewelry we really care about (including engagement and wedding rings). Any suggestions?
I have access to a little no-power 10' flat I can float back there. Can I rent scuba gear and just go to town? (I've never dived, would I need to be certified to rent?) Y'all know of any schools or companies that might could do this, without spending a shitload of money? Anyone have any ideas? Is this the stupidest idea I've ever had? I know it's like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I gotta try.
Well, I learned today they arrested three pieces of shite for my house and about 10 others. I knew they arrested these guys a while back, but apparently they broke into so many homes, they couldn't confess to all of them.
A month or so ago, the detective re-interviewed one of the frickers, and showed him pictures of my wife's jewelry and he said that the other two fricks had it and had stolen it from our house. He had no idea where it is now with one exception - he saw one of the fricks throw it into a canal. Did not say where or when.
So, these fricks live in a shitty place, with a canal right behind their apartment. I'm betting it's in there.
I have to get this ring back. It's a family heirloom that means a lot to my wife and that cannot be replaced. It's the only piece of jewelry we really care about (including engagement and wedding rings). Any suggestions?
I have access to a little no-power 10' flat I can float back there. Can I rent scuba gear and just go to town? (I've never dived, would I need to be certified to rent?) Y'all know of any schools or companies that might could do this, without spending a shitload of money? Anyone have any ideas? Is this the stupidest idea I've ever had? I know it's like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I gotta try.
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Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:14 am to BrotherEsau
buy a commercial magnet and take your time
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:14 am to BrotherEsau
quote:possibly
s this the stupidest idea I've ever had?
you gonna need a metal detector
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:14 am to BrotherEsau
You need a metal detector. Can those be rented?
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:15 am to BrotherEsau
I can't imagine trying to find a ring in an unknown section of a canal after 6 months have passed. Wow.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:16 am to BrotherEsau
quote:
Can I rent scuba gear and just go to town?
to find a 1/2" piece of metal sunk in marsh mud?
be better to get a wooden boat and a strong magnet on a pole, if they even threw it in there you're talking about a tiny chance you find this thing
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:16 am to saray
Get a metal detector
Magnet won't work on gold
Magnet won't work on gold
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:24 am to TheDrunkenTigah
yeah, it's dumb. But I don't think I can live with not trying.
I thought about a metal detector, but figured it would hit (ping?) on all sorts of shite down there.
(Hahaha, ad banner at top of page is for metal detectors)
then, even if it pings, I have to go down there and see what it is. But there is relatively simple access, albeit in a complete fricking ghetto neighborhood with routine shootings.
I dunno. I'll just turn this into a venting thread. fricking pieces of shite. these guys are all 18-20 years old, little kids. If I'd a been home, I may not have even needed a gun to handle up on them. Oh well.
thanks yall
I thought about a metal detector, but figured it would hit (ping?) on all sorts of shite down there.
(Hahaha, ad banner at top of page is for metal detectors)
then, even if it pings, I have to go down there and see what it is. But there is relatively simple access, albeit in a complete fricking ghetto neighborhood with routine shootings.
I dunno. I'll just turn this into a venting thread. fricking pieces of shite. these guys are all 18-20 years old, little kids. If I'd a been home, I may not have even needed a gun to handle up on them. Oh well.
thanks yall
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:26 am to BrotherEsau
If I do try this somehow, I'll take pics or video and update y'all, as I'm sure there will be some OB comedy gold
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:27 am to BrotherEsau
quote:
he saw one of the fricks throw it into a canal. Did not say where or when.
quote:
So, these fricks live in a shitty place, with a canal right behind their apartment. I'm betting it's in there.
seems like they would remember throwing it in there if it was.
I hate to be negative but that ring is gone
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:28 am to BrotherEsau
been there, went through it, twice. 
I admit, I've thought of every kind of way to put an end to a couple of thug, pos's. I'll stop there....
I feel ya, brother.
I admit, I've thought of every kind of way to put an end to a couple of thug, pos's. I'll stop there....
I feel ya, brother.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:29 am to BrotherEsau
Please update us
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:29 am to BrotherEsau
Id drag a powerful magnet on a rope first before getting into any scuba gear with a metal detector
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:30 am to BrotherEsau
I'd get a metal detector and mark the spots with some stakes. Then, go down and dig around when you were done.
Any chance they can ask the kid whereabouts the other two threw it?
Any chance they can ask the kid whereabouts the other two threw it?
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:31 am to Hammertime
Keep us updated bud... Good Luck!! 
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:42 am to Hammertime
More info for clarity -- All three are in jail. All three confessed to between 10-20 burglaries. None admitted to my house, but one says the other two had our jewelry. This particular guy has a non-public defender attorney, so has been a little more chatty. Detective feels there's really no reason to doubt what he says, other than that they are all dumb as frick.
The detective didn't know what canal or when it was thrown, or the talking thug didn't know, depends on how thoroughly he was questioned. I asked detective what canal, and he said "we don't know." I suspect he wasn't asked. (I mean, if you see someone throw something in a canal, how do you not know what canal?)
In investigating these shitheads, I google mapped their address (well, the address of two of them), and low and behold, it backs up to a drainage canal (the planters canal on the westbank of JP - not too worried about anybody potlicking me on this one) and there is an empty lot next to it. so, in my mind if it was thrown in, that's where. stupid frick tossed the most valuable thing he stole in a canal. figures.
I don't think a magnet will work, as it's platinum. The more I think about it, I assume visibility in there is zero. I'm also sure the water is seriously nasty. Seems the only option though is to metal detect and just jump in and look.
The detective didn't know what canal or when it was thrown, or the talking thug didn't know, depends on how thoroughly he was questioned. I asked detective what canal, and he said "we don't know." I suspect he wasn't asked. (I mean, if you see someone throw something in a canal, how do you not know what canal?)
In investigating these shitheads, I google mapped their address (well, the address of two of them), and low and behold, it backs up to a drainage canal (the planters canal on the westbank of JP - not too worried about anybody potlicking me on this one) and there is an empty lot next to it. so, in my mind if it was thrown in, that's where. stupid frick tossed the most valuable thing he stole in a canal. figures.
I don't think a magnet will work, as it's platinum. The more I think about it, I assume visibility in there is zero. I'm also sure the water is seriously nasty. Seems the only option though is to metal detect and just jump in and look.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:50 am to BrotherEsau
quote:
I'm also sure the water is seriously nasty. Seems the only option though is to metal detect and just jump in and look.
IF you step on it, you will push it into the mud to never be found. I would see if you could as a couple more questions about the ditch...
Posted on 7/8/14 at 12:22 pm to BrotherEsau
quote:Probably sewage.
I'm also sure the water is seriously nasty.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 12:26 pm to wickowick
I hate to say it, but you need to move on and forget about the ring. There is no way you will find it if what he is saying is true. Why would they throw jewelry into a canal unless they were being chased by a cop. I would think they would have tried selling it to a pawn shop or something like that. Have you tried looking around at any of the pawn shops?
Posted on 7/8/14 at 12:31 pm to Geauxtiga
The last time I saw some numbers New Orleans drainage canals were estimated at like 40% sewage if it hasn't rained in a while.
If you really want to try: metal detector first then use a net to scoop and sift.
Stuff doesn't sink as easily as some think it does too.
If you really want to try: metal detector first then use a net to scoop and sift.
Stuff doesn't sink as easily as some think it does too.
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