And get home insurance. And mugging insurance (usually the same thing). And health insurance.
You'll sleep so much better knowing if your house blows up, or there are riots (I lived on the main street of the London riots, just 12 months earlier), or you blow up (and took the tube journey of the London bombings 400 times), or get mugged (living in the ghetto ftw) - you're covered. Just give it them, that's why you have insurance.
But saying that, I do leave a loaded bear trap by the door when I go to work.
Topic: [BOUNTY] Info leading to criminal arrest in ASIC Theft. Escrow via John K. - page 2. (Read 9371 times)
June 20, 2013, 04:48:28 AM
June 20, 2013, 04:41:08 AM
Sorry to hear that. I will install my backup D-Link camera and point to the avalons. All images ftp'ed to a remote server.
June 20, 2013, 03:14:41 AM
Ahh man I'm sorry.
I too live in the DFW area.
My condolences out to you.
I too live in the DFW area.
My condolences out to you.
June 20, 2013, 02:23:56 AM
Just like everyone else i'm wondering how thet got your address. Can you tell me how that is possible?
It's possible they purchased something from me in the past, but I also had my house listed for sale. I never gave my address out publicly but I'm thinking it wouldn't have been hard to find me. Unfortunately, there is no short list of suspects here. I'm trying to throw as wide a net as possible with this bounty, and hoping someone is going to turn the thief in.
So have you had any viewings?
June 20, 2013, 02:17:34 AM
Sucks. Wish the thief good jail time
June 20, 2013, 02:13:47 AM
or gps codes extracted from pictures you posted?
June 20, 2013, 02:12:08 AM
Few ideas.
1) Identifiable codes/marks/IDs on the unit? Could ask Avalon if they'd have any record of such?
2) Clarify the position of ownership if someone discovers they've bought a stolen unit. By law it would be returned to you and they'd be out of pocket, so you'll need to give them a real incentive to report it [other than legal]. Sucks but its the truth. Ie you'll make sure they wont be out of pocket
3) Your mining details. When someone plugs the unit in, surely it will mine for a few seconds to your account, sending a few packets and location. Although I guess they could config offline first.
4) Get in contact with Avalon. They may have other methods of tracking or identifying the unit even we don't know about yet.
1) Identifiable codes/marks/IDs on the unit? Could ask Avalon if they'd have any record of such?
2) Clarify the position of ownership if someone discovers they've bought a stolen unit. By law it would be returned to you and they'd be out of pocket, so you'll need to give them a real incentive to report it [other than legal]. Sucks but its the truth. Ie you'll make sure they wont be out of pocket
3) Your mining details. When someone plugs the unit in, surely it will mine for a few seconds to your account, sending a few packets and location. Although I guess they could config offline first.
4) Get in contact with Avalon. They may have other methods of tracking or identifying the unit even we don't know about yet.
June 20, 2013, 02:09:42 AM
Just like everyone else i'm wondering how thet got your address. Can you tell me how that is possible?
It's possible they purchased something from me in the past, but I also had my house listed for sale. I never gave my address out publicly but I'm thinking it wouldn't have been hard to find me. Unfortunately, there is no short list of suspects here. I'm trying to throw as wide a net as possible with this bounty, and hoping someone is going to turn the thief in.
So have you had any viewings?
June 20, 2013, 01:55:57 AM
Do you have any kids? 
June 20, 2013, 01:43:50 AM
THAT SUCKS! my condolences too.
usually theft associated to someone you know (somebody you told/trust might have carelessly mentioned it to another)
sometimes, just an email address (around long enough) can link to a name or an address; so can a long-used/cross-site username. a quick search for username showed all sorts of info... localbtc, 75013?
did you post (publicly disclose) when you received your Avalon?
usually theft associated to someone you know (somebody you told/trust might have carelessly mentioned it to another)
sometimes, just an email address (around long enough) can link to a name or an address; so can a long-used/cross-site username. a quick search for username showed all sorts of info... localbtc, 75013?
did you post (publicly disclose) when you received your Avalon?
June 20, 2013, 01:43:46 AM
This does suck big time. I'm sorry and hope you catch the intruder.
June 20, 2013, 01:21:16 AM
How trustworthy is your package deliverer? Had any service men or other "strange eyes" in the house lately?
June 20, 2013, 01:18:01 AM
Hi
I'm no detective, but has to be someone you know or someone who did business with you in the past. I'm sure.
luck miner
I'm no detective, but has to be someone you know or someone who did business with you in the past. I'm sure.
luck miner
June 20, 2013, 01:14:35 AM
maybe because im dutch but the first thing i thought that john stole something.
maybe change the subject like -> [BOUNTY] Info leading to criminal arrest in ASIC Theft. Escrow via John K.
maybe change the subject like -> [BOUNTY] Info leading to criminal arrest in ASIC Theft. Escrow via John K.
dude i thought the same thing and thought, "damnit this place is really going to hell in these tough times."
June 20, 2013, 01:09:46 AM
maybe because im dutch but the first thing i thought that john stole something.
maybe change the subject like -> [BOUNTY] Info leading to criminal arrest in ASIC Theft. Escrow via John K.
maybe change the subject like -> [BOUNTY] Info leading to criminal arrest in ASIC Theft. Escrow via John K.
June 20, 2013, 01:07:46 AM
Just like everyone else i'm wondering how thet got your address. Can you tell me how that is possible?
It's possible they purchased something from me in the past, but I also had my house listed for sale. I never gave my address out publicly but I'm thinking it wouldn't have been hard to find me. Unfortunately, there is no short list of suspects here. I'm trying to throw as wide a net as possible with this bounty, and hoping someone is going to turn the thief in.
Right. Sucks. Good luck.
June 20, 2013, 12:59:32 AM
Just like everyone else i'm wondering how thet got your address. Can you tell me how that is possible?
It's possible they purchased something from me in the past, but I also had my house listed for sale. I never gave my address out publicly but I'm thinking it wouldn't have been hard to find me. Unfortunately, there is no short list of suspects here. I'm trying to throw as wide a net as possible with this bounty, and hoping someone is going to turn the thief in.
June 20, 2013, 12:59:16 AM
Think about? Who did you recently give your address to? and how public was your address, name, and phone number?
Sometimes all they need is a NAME from your eBay listing, and that's how a crime can start.
Hope you find the person. This does suck, and its crazy that someone would really do that.
Sometimes all they need is a NAME from your eBay listing, and that's how a crime can start.
Hope you find the person. This does suck, and its crazy that someone would really do that.
Current Bounty
BTC50
Current USD amount of bounty
https://blockchain.info/address/1E36mb8tWuEarA9b99v179CoAkudoadzQS
Bounty is escrowed with John K. and open for donations. Please read below for more details
Bounty Details
I am offering a minimum of 50 BTC for information leading to the arrest of the individual that broke into my house and stole a Batch #2 Avalon ASIC. The burglary occurred at exactly 10:10 AM CST on May 31st 2013, 2.5 days after listing on the forums and eBay. I live in North DFW, in an area with one of the lowest crime rates in America, so this is not a coincidence. I have kept quiet about the burglary while police investigate, but I feel now is the time to take action and provide a little incentive for catching the criminal.
I want to stress that the primary goal of this bounty is not to retrieve my Avalon, but to ensure the criminal who invaded my house and privacy serves due time in prison, and prevent this from happening to anyone else. With that said, I want to encourage those of you that may have purchased a stolen unit second hand to come forward with information about the individual you purchased from. The bounty is available to any individual that provides information leading to an arrest.
Who is eligible, how can you help?
Everyone is eligible.
Full Terms
For those of you with ASICs on order, or coming in soon, be careful! There are criminals out there willing to break into your house and take your property. It's easy to forget how much this hardware is worth, and what people are willing to do, when you paid a fraction of the current value.
BTC50
Current USD amount of bounty
https://blockchain.info/address/1E36mb8tWuEarA9b99v179CoAkudoadzQS
Bounty is escrowed with John K. and open for donations. Please read below for more details
Bounty Details
I am offering a minimum of 50 BTC for information leading to the arrest of the individual that broke into my house and stole a Batch #2 Avalon ASIC. The burglary occurred at exactly 10:10 AM CST on May 31st 2013, 2.5 days after listing on the forums and eBay. I live in North DFW, in an area with one of the lowest crime rates in America, so this is not a coincidence. I have kept quiet about the burglary while police investigate, but I feel now is the time to take action and provide a little incentive for catching the criminal.
I want to stress that the primary goal of this bounty is not to retrieve my Avalon, but to ensure the criminal who invaded my house and privacy serves due time in prison, and prevent this from happening to anyone else. With that said, I want to encourage those of you that may have purchased a stolen unit second hand to come forward with information about the individual you purchased from. The bounty is available to any individual that provides information leading to an arrest.
Who is eligible, how can you help?
Everyone is eligible.
- Purchased a secondhand Avalon off of eBay, the forums, craigslist? Please contact me. If you are able to provide identifying information on the unit, we can move forward with locating the criminal.
- Provide information on your thieving friend or someone you've seen bragging about stealing an Avalon. I can't imagine someone willing to break into a strangers home has close friends. Surely someone will be willing to rat their criminal buddy out.
- Upvote on reddit. The bounty needs as much exposure as possible to attract an informant.
- Donate to the bounty and help spread the message to lurking criminals that we intend to make sure they don't get away with major theft. I am not the benefactor of bounty donations, and donations can be retracted after each 30 day period(More details in Full Terms). In the event the unit is returned, as a donator, you will receive a percentage of the Avalon's mining power for the life of the unit(no less than 1 year)
Full Terms
- Bounty is run in 30 day intervals, starting June 19th 2013. At the end of 30 days, I will decide wether to continue for another 30 days or not.
- Donators have 24 hour period after each 30 day interval to retract their donation. In the event the bounty is called off, donators will receive a full refund. If you do donate, please remember to donate from your account(not Mtgox or another online account). This will ease the refund process if necessary.
- In the event the unit is returned, donators will receive a percentage of the Avalon's mining power, equal to the percentage donated to full bounty.
- Information must lead to criminal arrest of an individual connected to the burglary. This must be verified before receiving payment.
- Bounty is escrowed with John K. John has been given specific information regarding the case and should only be contacted if you are uncomfortable with speaking me directly
For those of you with ASICs on order, or coming in soon, be careful! There are criminals out there willing to break into your house and take your property. It's easy to forget how much this hardware is worth, and what people are willing to do, when you paid a fraction of the current value.
June 20, 2013, 12:55:38 AM
Just like everyone else i'm wondering how thet got your address. Can you tell me how that is possible?
June 20, 2013, 12:53:26 AM
How would someone know your address from posting an auction? You need to figure out who knew you had this thing in your circle of "friends". Most likely you can ask around and see who gives a tell.
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