Happened Aug 15. Not sure if was during show hours or before/after. See list of items in case by clicking on link. Gotta wonder how an entire case was stolen. Hope the thieves are caught and dealer gets his merchandise back. https://coinweek.com/people-in-the-...crime-coin-show-dealers-high-profile-targets/ Cal
This is what I heard, but I can not confirm all of it. There was a theft of a case full of Rolex watches on Monday dealer day. The way that I heard it went (and again I can not confirm all of this) is that a couple of guys in apparent convention service T-shirts entered the bourse. They got a flat floor dolly with some empty cases and were going around. Sometimes dealers ask for an additional case or have an issue with a case and request a replacement. They went up to the dealers table and switched out the Rolex watches case on the dealers table with an empty case. I assume the dealer was not at the table and that they placed the Rolex watch case beneath an empty case on the dolly. They exited out a back-side door. I was told there was a convention person at the door but the people had apparent convention 'wear' on and so were not questioned when exiting with the apparent empty cases.
It’s a shame when things like this happen but all dealers should know and be aware to make this type of thief harder to do. Security should be at all exits and everyone coming or going should be checked out. I hope they catch the thief and lock them up for a long, long, long time.
It's sad but true as I have had several experiences shopping at Wal-Mart. When I notified a clerk that someone had stolen something, I was told, don't get involved and they were not getting involved either. They were worried about repercussions or an attack, having to go to court, etc. Just walk away I was told. And so it goes.
Most companies now will fire employees that try and stop it, sometimes even when their life is threatened theyll get charged depending on the state. Its unfortunate for the dealer, but you put shows in certain places near high crime areas and its going to happen from time to time
I used to work in retailing when I was in my twenties. The employer encouraged his staff to watch for this type of thing. The first store I worked in was busy and did very well but it was located in a area with a high number of retired folks. The store had undercover officers and they were constantly busy. Unfortunately, most of the people they caught were retired and they were stealing necessities that they couldn’t afford.
Reminds me of the old joke about the thief who says "I'm not stealing boxes, I'm stealing wheelbarrows!" Seriously, I got a message from ANA saying that after this incident they are going to seriously slam the barn door, no seriously! I will be curious to see what is proposed. Of course, if they're extremely serious about security they will keep their measures secret. If all they want to do is to calm the livestock, they will tell us everything. The correct approach is somewhere in the middle of those two extremes. I am very sorry for the dealer who was victimized. I can only hope he has some insurance coverage.
We certainly lived in different times. In the early 70's I was also involved in retail, both at W.T. Grant and Zayre Dept. stores and a gas station. I live in Mass. but you would be surprised how many people from N.Y. & N.J. with Mercedes would try to get out of the lot w/o paying for their gas/diesel and the tactics they used. Still attempted theft or outright theft when they got away with it. I did not see it so often in the stores though, because most people knew about the security guards, who were usually stationed along the upstairs perimeter of the store looking down. And they would pursue people. It was not the sue happy world we live in today.
I hear that. When I was in my young twenties I managed a gas station and car wash. That was way back before self serve pumps were allowed. I had to pump for every body. Lol
I worked at Crowleys when I was a kid and we were allowed to chase down the shoplifters. A code 100 and it was a free for all. My buddy caught a guy wanted in Texas for murder. Much different approach than we used in Detroit. I worked at a Tire shop and shoot outs were quite common.
