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ZoomZoom71 · 02-09-2008, 07:56 AM

A few weeks ago, I got into my truck to take my daughter to preschool. I looked on the passenger seat, and noticed some stuff from my console was laying there, as if someone had been rummaging through there. I put it all back in the console, not seeing anything missing, but did acknowledge that my truck was unlocked during the night. Well, last night, I went to CompUSA to buy a DVI-D cable and picked up a MS-branded Zune leather case for my wife's 30GB Brown Zune that I bought from Woot.com late last year. So, when I got home, I went back to my truck's console to get it, and it was not there. I called my wife, to make sure she didn't have it, and she did not. So, I think it got stolen from my truck. I've looked everywhere it could possibly be placed, and no luck.

I searched online for a way to track down a stolen Zune, which only resulted in an article about someone who detected a friend's stolen Zune using the wireless functionality. I don't think that's possible here. I also searched Craigslist and eBay, but nothing there. Man, I'm pissed! I only spent $85 on it, since it was a refurb, but that is such a cool device!! I don't want to have to spend that money again, which would really be double that price for a new one. Can't count on being able to get a Refurb again.

But, I'm wondering if I call MS with the Serial Number, if they'll be able to tell if it was connected to the internet. Then, maybe it's now linked to someone else's name/email address.

Thoughts?

supafreak · 02-09-2008, 08:05 AM

I would try contacting MS for sure. If they don't give much help you can try posting something on the Zune.net forums. I hope you can find your Zune. My brother got a GPS stolen out of his truck about two months ago. He had only had it for two weeks.

ZoomZoom71 · 02-09-2008, 08:26 AM

I'll definitely contact MS. I just called the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, so I can file a report. I'll give them the S/N, too, so if it gets recovered at some point, then I have a chance of getting it back.

Speaking of GPS, I'm glad they didn't take that out of my truck, too. My TomTom GO 720 wasn't in my console, but rather in the pocket on the back of the passenger seat. I would have REALLY been pissed if that got lifted, too. That was $500!!

ZoomZoom71 · 02-09-2008, 10:25 AM

PoPo just left the house. He said Pawn Shops are required to keep a database of items they get in, as well as ID'ing and fingerprinting the patron who sells/pawns the items. He said if my Zune showed up at a Pawn Shop and if they did its job, then I have a good chance of getting it back. He also said they have a good lead on a perp who's been thieving this area in the past several days. We'll see.

Serren · 02-09-2008, 10:29 AM

Good luck! When my Zune got stolen I just figured it was gone for good and never even tried to recover it.

Thornes70 · 02-09-2008, 11:05 AM

Getting stuff stolen out of your ride is such a violation it pisses you off to the point of suspecting every little punk bastard that walks up your street, doesn't it? That's how I felt when my wife's car had it's stereo stolen - right infront of our house when we lived there... Then again when the whole car was stolen when we moved! Needless to say, we have a new car and the Club on both of them... NEVER leave anything in your car!

Hope they catch the SOB, Zoom. At least you got your Zune back - consider yourself very lucky. Let's send Jack Bauer after his ass...

NuclearCujo · 02-09-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom71

My TomTom GO 720 wasn't in my console, but rather in the pocket on the back of the passenger seat.

Note for the future, anyone interested in a TomTom 720, I know just where to look! Meet me outside his house around 2am with a flashlight and some running sneakers!

ZoomZoom71 · 02-09-2008, 12:57 PM

@ Cujo!

Thornes, I wish I got it back, but that hasn't yet happened. You might have misread what I wrote.

Epyon MX · 02-09-2008, 01:24 PM

Why don't you lock your truck?

D_Litch · 02-09-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Epyon MX

Why don't you lock your truck?

There is no crime in Florida.

NuclearCujo · 02-09-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom71

He said my Zune showed up at a Pawn Shop and if they did its job, then I have a good chance of getting it back.

I think that part was what caused thornes confusion. I thought they found it also. BTW, the only crime in Florida is voter fraud.

ZoomZoom71 · 02-09-2008, 04:06 PM

Oh, I see. Let me throw an 'if' up there. Thanks, Cujo. Sorry, Thornes!!

Epyon, I normally do lock my truck. Guess I didn't do it that one night.

pickleL7 · 02-09-2008, 04:53 PM

Hey zoom,I bet it was kids do you know any of them that live around you?

ZoomZoom71 · 02-09-2008, 05:16 PM

I don't see many older kids in my 'hood. They're probably all inside, playing video games and listening to their portable media players.

pickleL7 · 02-09-2008, 06:53 PM

Yep zoom thats my point man,ask all the little kids around the block flash them some money,

Thornes70 · 02-09-2008, 11:08 PM

LOL man, I hadn't had enough coffee when I first read your post. Still - I think Jack Bauer should be put on their ass. Hope you get it back.

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