[Paddlewise] FW: STOLEN SEA KAYAK

Here is a stolen kayak e-mail I just received. California Paddlewise members
please take note.

Matt Broze
http://www.marinerkayaks.com <http://www.marinerkayaks.com/>

-----Original Message-----
From: Carrie Dodge [mailto:carriedodge_at_yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 3:38 PM
To: comments_at_marinerkayaks.com; matt_at_marinerkayaks.com;
cam_at_marinerkayaks.com
Subject: STOLEN SEA KAYAK

Hello,
I just wanted to get the word out there about a recently stolen sea kayak.
Early in the morning on January 23, 2003 I had my vehicle stolen from a
neighborhood in Sacramento, California.  Along with the rest of my
belongings, the thiefs are now in posession of all of my paddling gear and
my boat, which was strapped to the roof of the car.  Because of the type of
kayak, my assumption is that it will eventually end up somewhere along the
west the coast.  I was given these e-mail addresses to send this information
to in hopes that you could spread the word in the kayaking community, put up
some signs, pass along this e-mail, and potentially recover my boat and aid
in catching the thiefs.  Any help or information you could provide in this
situation would be greatly appreciated.
The details of the kayak are as follows:
19ft. Seaward Quest X3.  Yellow Deck, White Hull, Blue Trim.  It has a deck
compass, a rudder, a new back band, recessed hatches, and some customizing
done in the cockpit.  Just aft of the compass is a 2" spot that has been
rubbed flat.  The bulk head between the day hatch and the cockpit has been
moved forward, so it is directly behind the backband.  The kayak is about 1
1/2 yrs old and has the general scratches on the hull that come with use.
The serial number on the stern is QKN 001200201.
The paddle, which may or may not be in use with the kayak, is a 220
Mid-Swift with Blue blades.  At the throat of each blade is scratched in
either "CMD" or "DODGE."
A report was filed with the police on the day of the theft.  I do not have
the report number on my person at this time, but I would be happy to send it
to you as soon as I can.  The detective who is handling the case is Det.
Reese of the Sacramento Police Department.  I will send his phone number
along with the report number.
Thank you for posting this message and passing the word along.  If you have
any information regarding this kayak and its where-abouts, please e-mail
carriedodge_at_yahoo.com
<http://us.f214.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=carriedodge_at_yahoo.com>  and/or
wdodge_at_freeway.net
<http://us.f214.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wdodge_at_freeway.net>   or call
207-240-9523 (my cell #), or 231-526-5140 (ask for Bill).
Thanks Again!    -Carrie Dodge
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