Break and Enter

[PeterM]

Hi all,
I am presenting this with the authority of Ron Gibson of Sirius Optics, Underwood, Brisbane.
On the morning of Wednesday 21st January 2009 Sirius Optics was broken into. Below is a list of telescopes and accessories that were stolen. Many of these items had serial numbers that are recorded at the shop. If you have any suspiscions that an item offered to you could be from this list would you please contact Ron at Sirius Optics on (07) 3423 2355 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Thank you indeed.
PeterM

Skywatcher Black Diamond 120mm ED Refractor optical tube assembly
Skywatcher Black Diamond 80mm ED Refractor optical tube assembly
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro computerised "GOTO" mount
William Optics 80mm Zenithstar Refractor optical tube assembly
Lundt 60mm Solar Telescope
2 x Orion Starshoot Pro Deep Space Imaging cameras
Leica Ultravid 12x50 HD Binoculars
Saxon 20x80 binoculars
Saxon 25x100 binoculars

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Not Good Peter. Sounds like they knew exactly what they were after for an imaging setup.

[mill (Martin)]

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Not Good Peter. Sounds like they knew exactly what they were after for an imaging setup.

They must have been very dumb, who would take a HEQ5 instead of something better
I think that everyone in the community will look out for those items

[Dog Star (Phil)]

Well, if nothing else, at least we are getting a slightly "better class" of thief these days.
Time was when they just knocked off tellies and dvd players.
Not much consolation though, if you're the original rightful owner.

[monoxide]

sheesh, looks like they went in with a shopping list
definately not a random robbery

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

They must have been very dumb, who would take a HEQ5 instead of something better

Maybe, or else that was the only goto mount in the shop at the time.

[leon]

Well I suppose they, the robbers didn't count on us lot to keep a look out, 5000 potential Astro Police.

Leon

[lesbehrens (Les)]

terrible to hear. hope u can get the equipment back.

[allan gould]

Hope Ron was insured. And he has a state-wide lot of look-outs to report anyone who took the scopes etc. Its a shame that this sort of thing goes on.

[h0ughy (David)]

have to keep a close eye on astromart and ebay, not to mention some of the other astro vending sites - oh and here of course.

Not good. he had a 60mm lunt - i am still waiting for my double stack to arrive

[MrB (Simon)]

Keep an eye out for scopes with tampered with or missing serial numbers.

[thunderchildobs]

A suggestion, maybe someone could set up a register of stolen equipment. The register could include description of items, serial numbers, date and location from where the gear was stolen from, so that anyone can keep an eye out for the gear.

Also, I know this would impose on the people who have done nothing wrong, but make it a requirement to include serial numbers (where available) on items in the for sale sections.

Brendan

[Ric]

That's an excellent idea Brendan, It's a specialist market and it would definitely stuff up the plans of these low lifes.