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Machelen

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My two Leica's an X1 and an X2 were stolen.

 

X1 serial nr 3821260 at Airport Brussels (Belgium) Pickpockets

X2 serial nr 4669265 at railway station Nürnberg (Germany) Thieves

 

:mad:

 

I'll do anything to get them back; until now have not been very successful....

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Sorry to hear of your loss. Report to Leica. Watch that auction site. Talk to your insurance company.

 

"To lose one X is unfortunate, to lose both ......etc. etc. " :rolleyes::D

Insurance only pays when you are hid on the head! Pickpockets are very clever and do not touch you, and when you take care of your kids or,... thieves are quick. Very unfortunate and I still do not understand. I informed Leica and Police. Do not expect much. I reported on "stolencamera.com", no result. Every time when somewhere a Leica is found, I jump. I went the same day of the last theft to Leica Shop in Vienna. They told me honestly: it will be very difficult. But I don't give up. That's why I also posted it here. Thanks.

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Sorry to read your sad story. For the future, was there more you could have done to secure your cameras when in such theft-prone locations? My practice is the have my minimal kit in a secure bag, taut strap around my shoulder and neck, with the bag resting under my hands in front. I make it as difficult as possible for anyone to gain access. Photography starts in a safer place.

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Thanks. Indeed no excuse for not being careful, but in both cases they did not know what to find in the luggage; it was not openly camera stuff... Believe me I blamed myself, I blamed the Airport (it happened at the check-in; there was a problem so I was distracted :mad:) I blamed ... who knows. But since they were ordinary thieves, I hope they sold my Leica (s) and that someone will recognise the numbers :) ... Who knows ;).

Jan

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