A horrible set back for my cousin Jake

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Registered: 12-12-1997
A horrible set back for my cousin Jake
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Sat, 12-19-2009 - 9:10am

I'm just sick about this. Someone stole most of his gear while he was in New Madrid, MO. His blog entry is below. Who would do something so horrible? Please, if you live in that area, please, please keep an eye out for any of the high-tech gear he listed.  His journey depends on it. And please pray he will recover his gear so he can complete his adventure. Here is the blog:


Much of my gear has been stolen.

Hello everyone,

I regret to inform you that sometime yesterday afternoon (Friday Dec. 18th) while I was in town charging batteries and gathering water and supplies, a very large portion of my camping equipment as well as vital paddling gear was stolen from the bank where I was planning to set up camp that evening.  I still have my boat, paddles, and electronics (which I took into town to charge) but most of the rest is gone.   

Right now I’m being aided by two amazing residents of New Madrid Missouri, David and Cheryl White while the better half of the local police force is working hard to recover my belongings.  David and Cheryl have set me up with a place to stay for a few days while my old replacement gear is being sent in from home.  I’ve already made calls to two some of my sponsors and North Face and Kokatat are working on sending in what they can.  

The fact remains that a large amount of gear is going to need to be purchased outright.  A list of most of what was taken can be found below but I’m sure my memory is missing a few small items.

I guess my trip is on hold indefinitely while replacement gear can be found.  In the mean time please pray that the lead the police are pursuing might lead them to my gear.  Also if you know anybody (or know anybody who knows anybody) that lives in the Southeast corner of Missouri in or around the New Madrid area please tell them to be on the lookout for high-tech camping and paddling gear that you wouldn’t normally find in a local duck hunter’s blind or fisherman’s truck.

I need your help in spreading the word about this in hopes of finding that gear.


Instead of focusing on the couple of  bad people who may have done this, instead I’d like to make note of the many good residents of this town that have already stepped up to help me through this situation. 
            Thank you everybody for all your support.  

Jake


              Please stay tuned.

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From what I can remember this is what was taken.

1) Kokatat - Dry Suit                           Blue
2) Kokatat - MS Fit PFD                     Orange 
    - (with knife in clip on font)

3) Kokatat - Knee length boots            Black   
    - (neoprene bottoms and grey vinyl “legs”)

4) Snap Dragon - Spray Skirt                   
    - Neoprene deck and grey vinyl tunnel

5) North Face - Minibus 32 Tent         
    -
Green rain fly grey main body

6) North Face - Sleeping bag                green/grey
7) North Face - Synthetic fill jacket       Blue/grey -    - Size Medium
8) North Face - Wind stopper hat         Black fleece
    - size XL

9) MSR - Whisperlite cook stove        
    -
Folding wire legs in black stuff sack

10) MSR - Cook kettles                      
    - 
Alloy Teflon coated

11) MSR - Fuel bottle                          Red  
    - aluminum bottle (small)

12) MSR - spoon                                
    - Alloy aluminum - grey

13) Expend - Sleeping mat                     
      - Orange/grey w/ built in pump


14) Brunton - battery lantern                
      -
Small backpacker size lantern runs on AA

15) Stanley - Mug/Bowl nesting combo

16) Sea to Summit                               
      -
Various sizes of compression dry sacks  
         and regular dry sacks "big river version"


17) Misc - Red/metallic tarp
18) Misc - Small bag of toilet items
19) Misc - Off brand MP3 player
20) Misc - Knit wool full gloves and fingerless
               glove/mitten combo

21) Misc - Leather wide brimmed hat
22) Misc - Sunglasses with Chums floating retainer
23) Misc - Knit hat made by a friend -
               grey with red stripe




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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-08-2005
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 9:19am

Ann how horrible!!


Had he thought of putting this on facebook and asking it to be passed on to all friends. There are so many on facebook it would be all over the world in a day!


I hope he can continue soon!

Glenda's Christmas

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Registered: 12-12-1997
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 10:17am
I don't know if he has, but I've posted the news and the link to the blog on my FB page. I'll keep it there, in hopes someone will see it and pass it on, till it's all over the internet!


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Registered: 09-01-2003
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 10:49am
sure hope he can recover his stuff. it is just disgusting the way people are these days. thank GOD for the wonderful people who are helping him out. there are some good people left!!

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Registered: 12-12-1997
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 11:46am
I agree. The good people do outweigh the bad and he's met amazingly good people every step of the way until now. Thank God for them and I hope some of them will be able to help

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Registered: 03-14-2007
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 12:50pm

Oh, how awful!!! This makes me so sad that someone would do this terrible crime!! I'm praying that they be found for they must be stopped and punished!! I so hope many of Jake's things will be found. I can only imagine how heart sick he must have been when he discovered the theft. God bless the wonderful people who are helping him. He must complete his journey! He just has to and I'm sure he will with so many willing to help. I cannot tell you how much I admire this man for following his dream. I know you'll keep us updated.



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Registered: 01-18-2003
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 2:33pm

So sorry to read about Jake's set back. Bless the good people who are helping him right now. Sure hope whoever is responsible is caught and punished. So very sad...


Would be great if

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2005
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 4:31pm

Im so sorry to hear this.there

Von.

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Registered: 02-07-2001
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 4:38pm

I'm so sorry, Ann. I'm glad that he is getting some assistance for the time being.

May I make a suggestion? Check http://www.rei.com/ and they also have a FB page. Maybe you can send them Jake's story and see if they would be willing to donate the missing supplies to help him out.

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Registered: 03-08-2005
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 6:10pm

I hear ya ann!


Sadly there are lots of bad people. There are also lots of desperate people out there too.

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Registered: 12-12-1997
Sat, 12-19-2009 - 6:20pm
Thanks. I know he has sponsors, but another one can't hurt! As it stands, a friend has offered to join Jake on

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