Did FABIO get his coins back that were Stolen in LA?

metalmeister · April 21, 2017 9:22AM

On the news: Thieves took a 200lb safe from his house in LA. They found the safe 30 miles away. End of story.
Fabio said he collected Gold coins and watches. Fabio, Get a HEAVIER safe!

CCC2010 · April 21, 2017 1:01PM

I hope its not a 38 hes getting... https://lifezette.com/popzette/fabio-buying-gun-robbed-200k/

Coinstartled · April 21, 2017 1:05PM

If he had more gold it would be heavier!

Jimnight · April 21, 2017 1:38PM

A 200 pound safe is no good unless it's anchored down, for that matter a 500 pounder no good either.
Jim

UnclePennyBags · April 21, 2017 2:12PM

@Jimnight said:
A 200 pound safe is no good unless it's anchored down, for that matter a 500 pounder no good either.
Jim

I watched 3 guys move a 1600 pound safe (empty) across a room out the front door and onto a pickup with a lift gate in about 15 minutes... and that included the time paying the previous owner for the safe.

Jimnight · April 21, 2017 3:18PM

@UnclePennyBags said:

@Jimnight said:
A 200 pound safe is no good unless it's anchored down, for that matter a 500 pounder no good either.
Jim

I watched 3 guys move a 1600 pound safe (empty) across a room out the front door and onto a pickup with a lift gate in about 15 minutes... and that included the time paying the previous owner for the safe.

Holy smokes!!

UnclePennyBags · April 21, 2017 4:15PM

@Jimnight said:

@UnclePennyBags said:

@Jimnight said:
A 200 pound safe is no good unless it's anchored down, for that matter a 500 pounder no good either.
Jim

I watched 3 guys move a 1600 pound safe (empty) across a room out the front door and onto a pickup with a lift gate in about 15 minutes... and that included the time paying the previous owner for the safe.

Holy smokes!!

It's all about rollers.... They brought about 2 dozen 2ft. 3/4" pieces of black pipe and rolled it right across the room after using a series of wedges and bars to get the corner up.... I was very impressed.

Jimnight · April 21, 2017 5:44PM

I don't think a thief or thieves would want to tackle a vault even close to that size, that's why the smaller 50 to 500 pounders need to be anchored down, that goes for coins, guns and most all valuables or one might end up like FABIO.

ghigh · April 21, 2017 6:30PM

Is this the same Fabio that is supposed to be the Male of all males? If so, let the blonde jokes consummate.

CascadeChris · April 21, 2017 6:31PM

I heard when the thieves opened the safe they said "I can't believe it's not butter"

CCC2010 · April 21, 2017 6:40PM

@CascadeChris said:
I heard when the thieves opened the safe they said "I can't believe it's not butter"

Hahahahahahahahahahaha.... I never laughed so hard for such a long time. Thanks.

Jimnight · April 21, 2017 6:45PM

@CascadeChris said:
I heard when the thieves opened the safe they said "I can't believe it's not butter"

LOL.....perfect!!!

ghigh · April 21, 2017 7:31PM

HAHAHA!

Paulyaces76 · April 22, 2017 4:10AM

When the thieves opened the safe, a flock of seagulls flew out and broke their noses.

ricko · April 22, 2017 8:08AM

The article said the safe was anchored to the floor... no details there... However, that would seem to indicate prior knowledge of the situation. Also, a 200 lb. safe is not sufficient security. Mine is 750 lbs. empty.. and is secured to a concrete floor with the only access to the securing devices internal to the safe. It is also not one that can be 'crowbarred'....Proper security is necessary to secure valuables. However, most people think they are experts - and are not even remotely competent - and have the equivalent of lace curtains (to any thief worth the title) securing their property. Proper security measures are layered, from perimeter, to access points, to recording devices, to alarms, to internal security (safes, secure rooms, etc.). If an individual is not expert, the small investment required for expert advice, is well worth it. Cheers, RickO

TonerGuy · April 22, 2017 8:35AM

@ghigh said:
Is this the same Fabio that is supposed to be the Male of all males? If so, let the blonde jokes consummate.

I dated one of Fabio's ex-GFs.... your blonde joke comment is not far off.

Jimnight · April 22, 2017 11:48AM

@ricko said:
The article said the safe was anchored to the floor... no details there... However, that would seem to indicate prior knowledge of the situation. Also, a 200 lb. safe is not sufficient security. Mine is 750 lbs. empty.. and is secured to a concrete floor with the only access to the securing devices internal to the safe. It is also not one that can be 'crowbarred'....Proper security is necessary to secure valuables. However, most people think they are experts - and are not even remotely competent - and have the equivalent of lace curtains (to any thief worth the title) securing their property. Proper security measures are layered, from perimeter, to access points, to recording devices, to alarms, to internal security (safes, secure rooms, etc.). If an individual is not expert, the small investment required for expert advice, is well worth it. Cheers, RickO

If the article said the safe was anchored to the floor someone knew how to release it. IMO.

1630Boston · April 22, 2017 11:58AM

However, most people think they are experts - and are not even remotely competent
@ricko You hit the nail on the head

UnclePennyBags · April 22, 2017 12:20PM

I agree... I believe a safe should be just that.... I do odd ball jobs for a few odd ball folks and the 1600 pound safe I referred to earlier I got the job of building a table out of it that attached to both floor and walls.... Its all about using up time. Someone would have had to dismantle half the guys jewelry shop to get the safe out.... I will go hours into extra measures when building something to be secure....

Recently built this just for when my coins have to be in the car... It weighs 45 pounds of white oak and 1/8" mild steel and gets secured to the cargo floor of my SUV with chains... Never can be too safe ..

1630Boston · April 22, 2017 12:26PM

Interesting,

Based on my experience..................layers of deception are a far better deterrent than shear weight
Most common thieves, by nature or natural selection, are not very intelligent .... JMO

Wabbit2313 · April 22, 2017 12:26PM

At what point does someone just wait for you to come home and force you to open it and then whack you or your family, because it was so secure? I just make sure my insurance policy is paid.

1630Boston · April 22, 2017 12:32PM

I think it depends on your environment, your vigilant mentality, and how you interpret, assess, and deal with your immediate situation.
JMO

ricko · April 22, 2017 12:44PM

@Wabbit2313..... Let them try.... I am highly trained and always armed...I teach both civilians and police in armed tactics..... As one famous actor said - "I pity the fool..." Cheers, RickO

"At what point does someone just wait for you to come home and force you to open it and then whack you or your family, because it was so secure? I just make sure my insurance policy is paid."

UnclePennyBags · April 22, 2017 12:51PM

@1630Boston said:
I think it depends on your environment, your vigilant mentality, and how you interpret, assess, and deal with your immediate situation.
JMO

Truth... I was robbed at gunpoint by a kid of 15-16 years old who stuck a loaded revolver in my face when I was in my early twenties... It was outside of a shopping mall where the lighting wasn't that good and the guy was crouched between between another truck and mine... I was fumbling for my keys and had bags in the other hand... wasn't much I could do.. handed him my wallet (which had less than $50) and he took off running into the wooded area at the end of the parking lot. I'm pretty sure it was random as i didn't have anything on me or in my truck with any real value... I've often wondered if he was waiting for the guy in the fancier SUV near mine and i just happened to show up?

I have relived that situation over and over again in my head and thought about what i should have done, what i could have done and ultimately I decided that I did the right thing... it was a hassle to get a new license and cancel cards and some personal wallet junk but I'm still here.... I have trained extensively with firearms since then and am licensed to carry (even though I rarely do) and most importantly I pay attention to a lot more wherever I am and leave myself an out.... Always comply when its between your life and your stuff but i am prepared to duel to the death if my life is challenged.

Jimnight · April 22, 2017 1:35PM

@1630Boston said:
I think it depends on your environment, your vigilant mentality, and how you interpret, assess, and deal with your immediate situation.
JMO

I agree 100%. I also agree with what Elvis said, " you need dogs and guns ".

Jimnight · April 22, 2017 1:55PM

@UnclePennyBags said:

@1630Boston said:
I think it depends on your environment, your vigilant mentality, and how you interpret, assess, and deal with your immediate situation.
JMO

Truth... I was robbed at gunpoint by a kid of 15-16 years old who stuck a loaded revolver in my face when I was in my early twenties... It was outside of a shopping mall where the lighting wasn't that good and the guy was crouched between between another truck and mine... I was fumbling for my keys and had bags in the other hand... wasn't much I could do.. handed him my wallet (which had less than $50) and he took off running into the wooded area at the end of the parking lot. I'm pretty sure it was random as i didn't have anything on me or in my truck with any real value... I've often wondered if he was waiting for the guy in the fancier SUV near mine and i just happened to show up?

I have relived that situation over and over again in my head and thought about what i should have done, what i could have done and ultimately I decided that I did the right thing... it was a hassle to get a new license and cancel cards and some personal wallet junk but I'm still here.... I have trained extensively with firearms since then and am licensed to carry (even though I rarely do) and most importantly I pay attention to a lot more wherever I am and leave myself an out.... Always comply when its between your life and your stuff but i am prepared to duel to the death if my life is challenged.

I worked on a armer car for 5 years and learned to have eyes in the back of my head, as for my gun it's with me all the time, it's like a second nature to me. It's like I was tough, if it's not with you and not loaded what good is it!

Wabbit2313 · April 22, 2017 2:02PM

If you are highly trained, then go for it. A doofus like Fabio, he needs the safe he had or be prepared to go down on all 4's and call him Sir.

Did FABIO get his coins back that were Stolen in LA?

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