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BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 07:24 AM

A $20,000 directional drill locating system was stolen from work truck in Houston (3rd this year). Has tracker pinging every 60 secs but we were told law will not respond without caller on site. Accurate to 100ft. Has made it to residential neighborhood in Plano. I'm unfamiliar but looks like "Artesia" area.

Any guidance/ideas would be appreciated!

I'm about to start driving but pings are trending toward OK.

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 07:29 AM

Been sitting at intersection of Central Garden Ln and Prospect Park Ln for 30 min. Anybody know of any construction in the area? Bet the thief is at work this morning. Helpless feeling. Hopefully they're still there in 5 hours!

Cliff Dog · 06-16-2022, 07:31 AM

Good luck and I hope you get them

Bullseye07 · 06-16-2022, 07:35 AM

Artesia is further north. Intersection of central garden and prospect park is in Prosper. Wish I had known, drove within a mile of it a hour ago. All kinds of new homes being built in the area. Try calling Prosper PD.

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Antlers86 · 06-16-2022, 07:35 AM

Dang I wish I was around Dallas today. Good luck! Should catch up to him.

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 07:46 AM

Little logo just switched to yellow meaning they're camped out. I'd bet there's some utility drilling going on with a fancy new locator. Our haul guy is en route.

Antlers86 · 06-16-2022, 07:49 AM

This is going to be good!

cbd10pt · 06-16-2022, 07:53 AM

Good luck.

JFFB · 06-16-2022, 07:55 AM

Shoot Em

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 07:59 AM

All i hope is that LE is able to recover our equipment.

BayouCat · 06-16-2022, 08:02 AM

Get a rope!!

sp-bow · 06-16-2022, 08:06 AM

Good luck. Hope you get your equipment back and catch a thief.

Pstraw · 06-16-2022, 08:09 AM

I hope y'all catch them. Let us know how it turns out.

DUKFVR · 06-16-2022, 08:15 AM

Hope you get your equipment back & perps meet their maker.

RifleBowPistol · 06-16-2022, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHogDown

A $20,000 directional drill locating system was stolen from work truck in Houston (3rd this year). Has tracker pinging every 60 secs but we were told law will not respond without caller on site. Accurate to 100ft. Has made it to residential neighborhood in Plano. I'm unfamiliar but looks like "Artesia" area.

Any guidance/ideas would be appreciated!

I'm about to start driving but pings are trending toward OK.

That's crazy they won't just go bust them, other than the police don't know what the piece looks like, so they would not know who is in possession of it. But then they will tell you not to take things into your own hands, then you could get in trouble for taking care of the problem yourself. The liberals have F'ed things up so bad in our world.
I would almost call them back and say, oh we found it in a different truck of ours, so the piece has not been stolen, we don't need your help. Then take care of the problem myself.

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 08:20 AM

Frustrating but I totally get where they're coming from. Cant start searching random vehicles without being side-by-side with the person tracking the equipment. We don't even have a description of the one who took it.

7sdad · 06-16-2022, 08:22 AM

Good luck catching them.

GWilly · 06-16-2022, 08:28 AM

Let's get this man some help plano folks

Tmag · 06-16-2022, 08:31 AM

Subscribed, I want to see this nab go down.

Bdub25 · 06-16-2022, 08:31 AM

Tell your Haul Guy to be careful.

Gunnyart · 06-16-2022, 08:34 AM

In for the "happy ending!"

Quackerbox · 06-16-2022, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHogDown

Frustrating but I totally get where they're coming from. Cant start searching random vehicles without being side-by-side with the person tracking the equipment. We don't even have a description of the one who took it.

Thats as simple as showing up and saying hey guys, we're looking for something mind if I look in these trucks?

No?

OK, I'll google the company name on the side of your truck and start making calls till I get someone higher than you to say ok. Or, you can give me the equipment Im looking for and the real owner whos currently tracking it to this location wont throw the lot of you in jail for felony theft

Agdog · 06-16-2022, 08:40 AM

Still in Prosper? I can swing by the intersection and look around.

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

Thats as simple as showing up and saying hey guys, we're looking for something mind if I look in these trucks?

What we were told by HPD and tracking software representative... Are you saying its worth a call to Prosper PD before arriving?

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Agdog

Still in Prosper? I can swing by the intersection and look around.

At the Exxon at Fishtrap and S Teal Pkwy.... looks like they're on the move.

jer_james · 06-16-2022, 08:44 AM

I'm about 10 minutes from there? I can make a swing by.

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 08:47 AM

I appreciate the offers for help but not sure I want anyone to get involved. Cant ask that of anybody. Would be a different story if it were my personal property. Thank you. Will keep y'all updated.

They're at Home Depot now. Sure looks like our guys' driving habits. This dude's hosed!

hogslayer78 · 06-16-2022, 08:48 AM

Following

Agdog · 06-16-2022, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHogDown

At the Exxon at Fishtrap and S Teal Pkwy.... looks like they're on the move.

That’s a popular stop for local trades. I would think anyone at that location is somewhat local to the area and most likely not just “passing through”. How long have they been pinging there?

Johnny Dangerr · 06-16-2022, 08:51 AM

Good luck on the capture...

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agdog

That’s a popular stop for local trades. I would think anyone at that location is somewhat local to the area and most likely not just “passing through”. How long have they been pinging there?

Were there for only several minutes. Then on to HD. Gotta be a contractor. This is the third stolen this year. First was taken from side of the road by a guy hanging from open car door as they drove past stop sign. Just an idea as to how bold these thieves have gotten in stealing these locators which are very hard to resell (unless to russia for 1/10th value). So its got to be someone who 1) knows their worth and 2) can put them to use.

S-3 Ranch · 06-16-2022, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHogDown

I appreciate the offers for help but not sure I want anyone to get involved. Cant ask that of anybody. Would be a different story if it were my personal property. Thank you. Will keep y'all updated.

They're at Home Depot now. Sure looks like our guys' driving habits. This dude's hosed!

Hopefully y’all hammer the guy!
I thought this was a bigger piece of equipment!
But looking @ one it’s very small , if I’m looking at the correct stuff

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 08:56 AM

Close enough ^^^ Not something you can simply pawn. They see the pelican case, smash, and grab. How it typically goes.

jer_james · 06-16-2022, 09:09 AM

Are they still at the HD?

Antlers86 · 06-16-2022, 09:09 AM

Once you get to the general area within 100’ your going to pretty much have to wait for it to move to know which vehicle it’s in.

Man · 06-16-2022, 09:09 AM

Dang good luck on catching this ******. Maybe after all is said and done you can share the type/brand tracking device you were able to hide in that thing. Its obviously doing its job very well.

Tmag · 06-16-2022, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Man

Dang good luck on catching this ******. Maybe after all is said and done you can share the type/brand tracking device you were able to hide in that thing. Its obviously doing its job very well.

Interested as well, that is a good tracker.

Razorback01 · 06-16-2022, 09:24 AM

In for the catch, and tracker info.

Rwc · 06-16-2022, 09:30 AM

Best of luck, and following along for the conclusion.

Rwc

Agdog · 06-16-2022, 09:35 AM

The good guys may get a win this time.

BlackHogDown · 06-16-2022, 09:36 AM

Prosper PD en route with eyes on the equipment. Waiting to confirm SN after PD arrival.

GWilly · 06-16-2022, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHogDown

Prosper PD en route with eyes on the equipment. Waiting to confirm SN after PD arrival.

Get 'em!!

Gumbo Man · 06-16-2022, 09:39 AM

In for some LDPs this morning. Good luck.

Pedernal · 06-16-2022, 09:39 AM

Awesome! Hope you guys lock them SOBs up!

Randallc · 06-16-2022, 09:44 AM

Following

7sdad · 06-16-2022, 09:46 AM

This is going to have a good ending!

Kmart49 · 06-16-2022, 09:47 AM

In for a happy ending!

MossyRockRanch · 06-16-2022, 09:48 AM

get him !

Tmag · 06-16-2022, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHogDown

Prosper PD en route with eyes on the equipment. Waiting to confirm SN after PD arrival.

Now that is good news.

LMiz · 06-16-2022, 09:50 AM

Great work

06-16-2022, 07:24 AM	#1
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	Help Catch a Thief - Plano A $20,000 directional drill locating system was stolen from work truck in Houston (3rd this year). Has tracker pinging every 60 secs but we were told law will not respond without caller on site. Accurate to 100ft. Has made it to residential neighborhood in Plano. I'm unfamiliar but looks like "Artesia" area. Any guidance/ideas would be appreciated! I'm about to start driving but pings are trending toward OK.

06-16-2022, 07:35 AM	#4
Bullseye07 Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Celina Hunt In: Leon/Freestone Cos	Help Catch a Thief - Plano Artesia is further north. Intersection of central garden and prospect park is in Prosper. Wish I had known, drove within a mile of it a hour ago. All kinds of new homes being built in the area. Try calling Prosper PD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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06-16-2022, 07:29 AM	#2
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	Been sitting at intersection of Central Garden Ln and Prospect Park Ln for 30 min. Anybody know of any construction in the area? Bet the thief is at work this morning. Helpless feeling. Hopefully they're still there in 5 hours!

06-16-2022, 07:31 AM	#3
Cliff Dog Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Big Spring, Texas Hunt In: Eastland County	Good luck and I hope you get them

06-16-2022, 07:35 AM	#5
Antlers86 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Athens Hunt In: Jack and Henderson Counties	Dang I wish I was around Dallas today. Good luck! Should catch up to him.

06-16-2022, 07:46 AM	#6
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	Little logo just switched to yellow meaning they're camped out. I'd bet there's some utility drilling going on with a fancy new locator. Our haul guy is en route.

06-16-2022, 07:49 AM	#7
Antlers86 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Athens Hunt In: Jack and Henderson Counties	This is going to be good!

06-16-2022, 07:53 AM	#8
cbd10pt Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: League city/ Marbella Hunt In: looking for new places	Good luck.

06-16-2022, 07:55 AM	#9
JFFB Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Ventress La. Hunt In: Pointe Coupee	Shoot Em

06-16-2022, 07:59 AM	#10
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	All i hope is that LE is able to recover our equipment.

06-16-2022, 08:02 AM	#11
BayouCat Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Gulf Coast Hunt In: Gulf Coast	Get a rope!!

06-16-2022, 08:06 AM	#12
sp-bow Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Magnolia, TX Hunt In: SHNF, MI	Good luck. Hope you get your equipment back and catch a thief.

06-16-2022, 08:09 AM	#13
Pstraw Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	I hope y'all catch them. Let us know how it turns out.

06-16-2022, 08:15 AM	#14
DUKFVR Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sorry Azz Houston & Young County Hunt In: Young County & Anywhere A Duck Flies!	Hope you get your equipment back & perps meet their maker.

06-16-2022, 08:20 AM	#16
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	Frustrating but I totally get where they're coming from. Cant start searching random vehicles without being side-by-side with the person tracking the equipment. We don't even have a description of the one who took it.

06-16-2022, 08:22 AM	#17
7sdad Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joshua, Texas	Good luck catching them.

06-16-2022, 08:28 AM	#18
GWilly Four Point Join Date: Jan 2015 Hunt In: Freestone and Nacogdoches County	Let's get this man some help plano folks

06-16-2022, 08:31 AM	#19
Tmag Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tarkington Prairie, TX Hunt In: Depends on the TPWD draw results!	Subscribed, I want to see this nab go down.

06-16-2022, 08:31 AM	#20
Bdub25 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mathis TX Hunt In: Webb County	Tell your Haul Guy to be careful.

06-16-2022, 08:34 AM	#21
Gunnyart Associate Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mansfield, TX Hunt In: Gouldbusk, TX	In for the "happy ending!"

06-16-2022, 08:40 AM	#23
Agdog Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prosper, TX Hunt In: Atoka County, OK	Still in Prosper? I can swing by the intersection and look around.

06-16-2022, 08:44 AM	#26
jer_james Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: North Dallas	I'm about 10 minutes from there? I can make a swing by.

06-16-2022, 08:47 AM	#27
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	I appreciate the offers for help but not sure I want anyone to get involved. Cant ask that of anybody. Would be a different story if it were my personal property. Thank you. Will keep y'all updated. They're at Home Depot now. Sure looks like our guys' driving habits. This dude's hosed!

06-16-2022, 08:48 AM	#28
hogslayer78 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Porter Trash Hunt In: San Augustine	Following

06-16-2022, 08:51 AM	#30
Johnny Dangerr Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: FJB	Good luck on the capture...

06-16-2022, 08:56 AM	#33
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	Close enough ^^^ Not something you can simply pawn. They see the pelican case, smash, and grab. How it typically goes.

06-16-2022, 09:09 AM	#34
jer_james Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: North Dallas	Are they still at the HD?

06-16-2022, 09:09 AM	#36
Man Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Casper,Tx Hunt In: Pronouns-He/Him	Dang good luck on catching this ******. Maybe after all is said and done you can share the type/brand tracking device you were able to hide in that thing. Its obviously doing its job very well.

06-16-2022, 09:24 AM	#38
Razorback01 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnson Co. Hunt In: where my Elite takes me!	In for the catch, and tracker info.

06-16-2022, 09:30 AM	#39
Rwc Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	Best of luck, and following along for the conclusion. Rwc

06-16-2022, 09:35 AM	#40
Agdog Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prosper, TX Hunt In: Atoka County, OK	The good guys may get a win this time.

06-16-2022, 09:36 AM	#41
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	Prosper PD en route with eyes on the equipment. Waiting to confirm SN after PD arrival.