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24 August 2022, 08:40 PM | #1 |
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The Rolex Bandit.
So, bit of a weird post, but I’m a police officer for those who don’t know.
Crazy there is an investigation going on where a male, is going around and meeting up with people at shopping malls and public places wanting to buy new model Rolexes in unworn condition. What he’s doing is swapping the genuine Rolex watches with high end Chinese fakes when he claims to be inspecting the watch under tables in the food court for example. He then gives the watches back and they put it back in the box and he’s off with the real watch. They only realize it after several days or weeks when they try to sell it and the serials don’t match. Just be aware, stuff like this is happening.
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24 August 2022, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Ok?
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24 August 2022, 09:02 PM | #3 | |
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24 August 2022, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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Yes, and he’s using burner phones, VPNs and several other ways to conceal himself. It’s been over 20 watches so far.
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24 August 2022, 09:07 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the warning!
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24 August 2022, 09:09 PM | #6 |
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Very little in the way of a trail to go on then. Just perhaps CCTV at the locations, but apart from that it's quite easy for him to get away clean.
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24 August 2022, 09:46 PM | #7 |
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Seen this on YouTube where people do it in stores
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24 August 2022, 09:53 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the warning, knowledge only helps
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24 August 2022, 09:56 PM | #9 |
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Interesting. Thanks.
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24 August 2022, 09:58 PM | #10 |
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Thorpe made a video about this and suggested putting a small piece of coloured tape on your watch.
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24 August 2022, 10:01 PM | #11 |
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Only would ever hand a watch over for inspection by a potential buyer at a police station or bank. Those are the only two places I’ve met to do face to face transactions.
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25 August 2022, 01:00 AM | #13 |
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OP, how come such a young Police officer likes the great PG's iconic pic?
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25 August 2022, 01:10 AM | #15 |
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Thanks for posting. The people in our society who are creating mayhem and the kind of criminal hi-jinx described here are constantly coming up with new schemes but I had never heard of this one.
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25 August 2022, 01:15 AM | #16 |
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Great info.
Can we get a description of the perp? |
25 August 2022, 01:16 AM | #17 |
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i think this happened to marco from timepiece gentleman a while back
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25 August 2022, 01:25 AM | #18 |
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OP, thanks for the heads up. I recommend posting in the 'WatchOut!!!' sub-forum if you haven't already.
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25 August 2022, 02:11 AM | #19 |
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Those dang food court private sales man, gets you every time.
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25 August 2022, 03:01 AM | #20 |
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Why laugh? Colored tape would be the quickest way to avoid this. My bet is the thief would see the tape and immediately find something they do not like about the watch and walk away.
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This is worth sharing but the suspect’s details are fairly important. A BOLO needs more info: Race or national origin; Age (estimated); Approx. Height-Weight (estimated); Build-fat, husky, slim, muscular, etc.? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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25 August 2022, 03:22 AM | #24 |
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Love classic Genesis!
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25 August 2022, 03:24 AM | #25 |
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If it were only that easy. He’s picking the targets … we don’t have a number to contact the guy. This isn’t CSI it’s not that easy. He will have to make a mistake.
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25 August 2022, 03:27 AM | #26 |
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The state is Florida, multiple jurisdictions actually. Middle eastern male, between 30-40. Height and weight is all over the place, regular build. Says he is a watch reseller, claims he is from Jordan and Egypt. By the time it’s been reported the footage is gone. People sometimes aren’t noticing for months because they put the watches back in their safes or away.
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25 August 2022, 04:13 AM | #27 |
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Thank you for posting this.
Jesus, what a world. Deal with trusted sellers here or an AD - full stop. |
25 August 2022, 04:21 AM | #28 |
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It's correct that a simple sticker can't be a solution, however my first idea was the old fashioned "Warranty - DO not remove" kind labels. These can't be removed without a damage and any seller can have their own even for some cents.
About the S/N checking at the customers leaving: First of all: What about the cases, when the S/N hides below the strap/bracelet? Above this, my problem is, that the seller SHOULD do this checking right before the customers eyes and during this s/he have to hold back the customer. For me, even to think about it is something, what is so disappointing, that for example I will never ever go back where somebody treats me like a criminal and holds me back until s/he doesn't checks, that I'm not a thief. It's outrageous! So, the very easiest way to avoid this kind of fraud is: THE BETTER CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, when one seller sits with one customer by the table. |
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Cable tie around the bracelet near the clasp, nip it up tight and clip the tail off.
Good luck with your sleight of hand, only Dynamo would have a chance |
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