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07/06/2007 12:40:58 PM · #1 |
I was this in a post on flickr,
//www.flickr.com/photos/ruimleal/738126017/in/pool-strobist/
it links to the official announcement but those servers look to be overlaoded.
//www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/quicklinks/burglary/burglary.htm
//www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/quicklinks/burglary/serial_numbers.pdf
Originally posted by flickr post:
Beware when you buy some SIGMA products over the internet.
This is the original post on SIGMA website.
Sigma Burglary
The offices and warehouse of Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd were broken into on the night of Friday 15th June.
The theft was captured on CCTV and police are currently investigating. The burglary is believed to have been carried out by a professional gang who stole a large quantity of Sigma products.
Sigma have a record of all the stolen products and their serial numbers, available here, and ask members of the public to be aware of any Sigma products being sold at lower than usual prices. SigmaĆ¢s supply chain was temporarily disrupted and we regret any disappointment or delay caused to our customers.
SigmaĆ¢s normal efficient service has been resumed and every effort is being made to replace the stolen goods. In addition to being vigilant, we would ask our customers to be patient and understanding of any temporary delays.
If you are suspicious of a Sigma product you have seen for sale, please telephone Sigma immediately on 01707 329 999. |
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07/06/2007 12:52:45 PM · #2 |
That's some freakin haul. 7 pages of lenses. They must have loaded up a semi and had all night to do it.
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07/06/2007 01:07:08 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by MrEd:
That's some freakin haul. 7 pages of lenses. They must have loaded up a semi and had all night to do it. |
If the items were palletized it could have been done in minutes. |
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07/06/2007 01:18:48 PM · #4 |
ehh well... I suppose since I don't shop on e-bay I'll miss out on the bargains :-/
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07/06/2007 01:20:58 PM · #5 |
| I wonder if they stole any pre-production DP1's... *checks ebay* |
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07/06/2007 01:22:30 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
I wonder if they stole any pre-production DP1's... *checks ebay* |
I doubt theyd have preproduction units just boxed up on a shelf... never know. Go ahead im sure the 25 years for recieving stolen property is worth it! |
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07/06/2007 01:26:31 PM · #7 |
It's amazing sometimes how vulnerable companies allow themselves to get. Inside jobs are all too easy in a lot of places.
I was shocked to find out that a temporary employee's security badge allows them into an unoccupied building at 11:30pm where I work. Nothing will probably ever happen, but if someone wanted to, this place could be screwed. Even if it was just an upset employee that came over and started mashing on computers. The whole company would come to a hault in the morning and it would cost the business millions. |
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07/06/2007 01:47:46 PM · #8 |
25 years? People get off with less for raping little kids or driving drunk and killing a car full of people.
They probably don't have the bugs worked out of it yet anyway. |
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07/06/2007 02:08:35 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
25 years? People get off with less for raping little kids or driving drunk and killing a car full of people.
They probably don't have the bugs worked out of it yet anyway. |
Heh theyre getting tuff sometimes but not always, Hell My stepfather got ran over by a drunk driver in a stolen jeep, he died. His third offense for DUI, Vehicle was borrowed without permisison only because it didnt need a breathalizer.
Guy only got 18 months....
On the flip side a guy got charged with 25 years for carrying a handgun without a permit, part of Marylands new EXILE law.
Message edited by author 2007-07-06 14:09:06. |
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07/06/2007 03:09:46 PM · #10 |
I guess that any of the end-purchasers of the stolen lenses would get caught when they tried to send them back to Sigma to get them re-chipped.
Sorry, lame attempt at humour.
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07/06/2007 07:29:36 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Originally posted by MrEd:
That's some freakin haul. 7 pages of lenses. They must have loaded up a semi and had all night to do it. |
If the items were palletized it could have been done in minutes. |
I didn't mean that literally. It was still one heck of a haul. I'd like to see the video though.
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