AverageJoe Report post Posted May 3, 2021 This morning at approximately 0300, a group of criminals hit my neighborhood in Gilbert, broke into my vehicle and 15 others in my neighborhood and stole mainly firearms. they stole my .38 ruger LCR with a front night sight and sticky holster if anyone sees it. Yes i know i shouldnt keep a gun in my vehicle overnight, i normally dont. Gilbert PD said this is happening all over the east valley recently and they are targeting trucks and suvs of anyone who “looks” like they might be a gun owner. They didnt even take cash in the vehicle, only the gun. They switch neighborhoods every few weeks so be aware A good reminder to keep your firearms inside at night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllBoutHuntn Report post Posted May 3, 2021 Man that sucks. Hope they find the group. Where about are you in Gilbert? I live there as well. Lindsay/Ray area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted May 3, 2021 I always worry about this since my truck won’t fit in my driveway and I park on the street or in a parking pullout. I don’t keep anything very valuable in the truck but have been hit and pilfered before. Thieves suck...sorry this happened to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted May 3, 2021 Sorry man, that sucks. Side note, another reason to not having hunting/outdoors stickers on you vehicles. Might almost be worth the shame of having a Biden/Harris sticker on the truck... 2 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddielasvegas Report post Posted May 3, 2021 Sorry to hear of this and thanks for the PSA. Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted May 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, rossislider said: Sorry man, that sucks. Side note, another reason to not having hunting/outdoors stickers on you vehicles. Might almost be worth the shame of having a Biden/Harris sticker on the truck... I almost said the same thing. I generally minimize the stickers on my truck anyway but have considered getting rid of the one hunting sticker... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted May 3, 2021 Another angle being used for a while is smash and grab in restaurant parking lots at high end restaurants. They smash a window and grab anything in sight so don’t leave anything of value in your vehicle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckclub Report post Posted May 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, MULEPACKHUNTER said: Another angle being used for a while is smash and grab in restaurant parking lots at high end restaurants. They smash a window and grab anything in sight so don’t leave anything of value in your vehicle. This is especially true if you are in a city with a rental car. It happened when I was with my old company in Austin. We went to watch the college football national championship right after our plane landed and had company laptops, phones, and other items in backpacks stolen. They broke the window in the parking lot. Police said it was a common issue for them to target cars with rental tags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted May 3, 2021 A few years ago I took all stickers off my rear window. The only sticker I have now is REVELCO on the drivers and passengers windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, rossislider said: Sorry man, that sucks. Side note, another reason to not having hunting/outdoors stickers on you vehicles. Might almost be worth the shame of having a Biden/Harris sticker on the truck... Bingo. My in-laws keep giving me hunting-related stickers for my vehicles, and I keep telling them that there is no way I will ever signal to everyone that the truck belongs to someone who hunts. I won't even put the SFWc license plates on my vehicle for the same reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 3, 2021 dang that sucks. When I first moved to Gilbert, someone smashed my window within the first couple months of living there. I had nothing of value in it thankfully. Recently someone pilfered my truck and took my Oakley's overnight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted May 3, 2021 I know it's been said before, but.... thieves suck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted May 3, 2021 28 minutes ago, 1uglydude said: Bingo. My in-laws keep giving me hunting-related stickers for my vehicles, and I keep telling them that there is no way I will ever signal to everyone that the truck belongs to someone who hunts. I won't even put the SFWc license plates on my vehicle for the same reason. Dang now I’m second guessing my license plate too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhinoaz Report post Posted May 3, 2021 Thieves are the worst. Revelco is definitely the way to go. Got one on my truck also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forepaw Report post Posted May 3, 2021 Are you registered with www.hotgunz.com The police report normally gets distributed to pawn shops etc. as long as you had S/N and good description of the firearm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
