Time to stop the 24hr coolers again - Sorry guys! The clam/bunker thieves are back!

[JerseyCoast]

Once again, we have summer roll around and we are losing all of our fresh clams & bunker we leave out 24hrs. I dont mind missing a few here and there, but when everything is stolen, its time to stop again!

4 times in 6 days this past week, so I have no choice but to stop leaving it out. Im sorry to my locals who use it all year, but you guys know the deal. I will show a few of you the video, so you know when the guys responsible are fishing next to you. ;)

Maybe start up in the Fall again, but the thieves are back again and I am not losing everything to them. Just know you pissed off the guys who fish the area and we will show your mug shot to them. :)

Hours are posted on the website, have to grab them before we close now. You can thank the guys who caused it. There are 2 of them. ;)

[dfish28]

Disrespectful Bastards!!! Get those pics up Tom we will circulate them!!

[Chris1129]

Are police notified when this occurs? I know if they have a picture or video they will send out an alert with a summary of incident statewide to all law enforcement.

[JerseyCoast]

Cant post pics, because the thieves have rights that I have to abide by! :rolleyes:

This happens every year, usually starts around Memorial Day, but this year we made it an extra month or so. I appreciate the offers, but been down this road last 4 or 5 years.


The local guys who fish hard will know who they are and a few times we ran them off the beaches. Its one thing to take a few extra, I expect that, to be honest. Its another thing to wipe out 50 -60 bunker, bushel of clams at one time. That's when I have to stop it, or raise my prices to cover the cost. I don't want to raise the prices. Not fair to you guys.

I dont get people. :confused: They would have been better off stealing a few all summer, rather than get it all at once. This just tells me they are dumb a$$es. :D

[Dino]

you have video/photo of the guys?

You HAVE to post them ! come on man these guys need a public shameing!!!!

[Madman9132]

Damn, I don't understand these guys!!!!!!!!! you do us fishermen a favor of making bait availible when at the time you can't get it anywhere else and these DIRT BAGS!!!!!!! gotta mess it up for everyone!!!!!! Unbelieveble...... Please know that the guys that are on the up and up apreciate it :-) I tottaly understand, no one can afford to get ripped off these days.

[shrimpman steve]

Douche bags!

[teddysclaw]

just curious... if it's been happening so frequently, why don't you guys set a trap? Clearly these idiots are as dumb as animals, so treat them like it.



edit: actually nvm, just realized u'd probably get some unsuspecting customer in it as well.

[JerseyCoast]

just curious... if it's been happening so frequently, why don't you guys set a trap? Clearly these idiots are as dumb as animals, so treat them like it.



edit: actually nvm, just realized u'd probably get some unsuspecting customer in it as well.

We have had this issue cor last 4 years now. Usually starts around Memorial Day, so we had something extra ready. When it got to be a month without it happening, we figured it would stop. Then.....the last few days its been happening again. These guys are on camera. I cant legally post it. Can you believe it?

We have them though. 3 years ago the guy walked in the shop and I added the extra bait to his bill..... it was priceless! He went to car and never came back. They get creative.... walking backwards to hide their face, parking at liqour store, its funny to watch. Their identity is already being put out there to the right people. They will have to find a new area to fish in a few days.

[bulletbob]

We have had this issue cor last 4 years now. Usually starts around Memorial Day, so we had something extra ready. When it got to be a month without it happening, we figured it would stop. Then.....the last few days its been happening again. These guys are on camera. I cant legally post it. Can you believe it?

We have them though. 3 years ago the guy walked in the shop and I added the extra bait to his bill..... it was priceless! He went to car and never came back. They get creative.... walking backwards to hide their face, parking at liqour store, its funny to watch. Their identity is already being put out there to the right people. They will have to find a new area to fish in a few days.

New area to fish??, I guess I am missing something.. if you have video, know who the thieves are etc, why aren't the police hauling their asses in??.. That would put a stop to it forever.. A few weeks in the county slammer, full restitution to you and a big fine, along with some community service... Are the police involved with this??.. If not they should be.
NJ is crawling with crooks these days, but the same thing happened here in NY state to a small bait/tackle place that gave full access 24 hours on the honor system.. some ******* took all his bait, all his tackle, and the cash box... Guy closed it down, and that was the end of the really nice little shop we had any time we needed it... Get those pricks into court. That will cool down those hot little hands... bob

[1captainron]

Why not Old School it and "BEAT THE SHIT OUTTA THEM!! Politically correct BS will put you out of business!:mad:

Same thing happened to Reno (the clam man) in Belford....Always left a box open where guys would take what they needed and put the money in a drop box, not only did they steal the clams, but the drop box also!!! Ruined it for everyone......Reno probably would have given Free clams to guys who couldn't afford it if they asked, but now, everyone is screwed......I have no use for a thief.

[JerseyCoast]

New area to fish??, I guess I am missing something.. if you have video, know who the thieves are etc, why aren't the police hauling their asses in??.. That would put a stop to it forever.. A few weeks in the county slammer, full restitution to you and a big fine, along with some community service... Are the police involved with this??.. If not they should be.
NJ is crawling with crooks these days, but the same thing happened here in NY state to a small bait/tackle place that gave full access 24 hours on the honor system.. some ******* took all his bait, all his tackle, and the cash box... Guy closed it down, and that was the end of the really nice little shop we had any time we needed it... Get those pricks into court. That will cool down those hot little hands... bob


We have to prove how much was taken. In the videos there is no way to count each bunker or clam. There is no forced entry or trespassing because we leave the coolers full by our front door. Unless we can prove the value over a certain amount, nothing happens to them. If I post the info on a public forum, I am open to law suits for violating a criminals rights. Its a he said / she said as far as value that I will lose in court every time.

I was all ready the first time it happened. But I was told its a loser. Nobody broke in, they simply helped themselves to something left out after hours. Would spend more in court than its worth to watch them get a slap on the wrist, MAYBE! Unless they had a prior record or something. Best bet is ID them to the locals and chase them off the fishng spots when they are spotted. No violence, the shame of others knowing is enough to chase them away and stop it.

In the end...... they have more rights to steal from me than I have to go after them.

[hammer4reel]

We have to prove how much was taken. In the videos there is no way to count each bunker or clam. There is no forced entry or trespassing because we leave the coolers full by our front door. Unless we can prove the value over a certain amount, nothing happens to them. If I post the info on a public forum, I am open to law suits for violating a criminals rights. Its a he said / she said as far as value that I will lose in court every time.

I was all ready the first time it happened. But I was told its a loser. Nobody broke in, they simply helped themselves to something left out after hours. Would spend more in court than its worth to watch them get a slap on the wrist, MAYBE! Unless they had a prior record or something. Best bet is ID them to the locals and chase them off the fishng spots when they are spotted. No violence, the shame of others knowing is enough to chase them away and stop it.

In the end...... they have more rights to steal from me than I have to go after them.


Just post a still frame from the camera, ASKING If anyone knows them , at this point you dont even have to imply why, just that you would like to know who they are

[tropics]

1st off that S**** for some dirt bag to do that.
Post a sign as to video surveillance will be used to prosecute in a court of law.We will be posting, Still images asking if anyone knows you,and they will be posted on our web page jersey cost dot com
Sorry to hear that you have provided a service, that should have been respected an honored as it was.

[bulletbob]

We have to prove how much was taken. In the videos there is no way to count each bunker or clam. There is no forced entry or trespassing because we leave the coolers full by our front door. Unless we can prove the value over a certain amount, nothing happens to them. If I post the info on a public forum, I am open to law suits for violating a criminals rights. Its a he said / she said as far as value that I will lose in court every time.

I was all ready the first time it happened. But I was told its a loser. Nobody broke in, they simply helped themselves to something left out after hours. Would spend more in court than its worth to watch them get a slap on the wrist, MAYBE! Unless they had a prior record or something. Best bet is ID them to the locals and chase them off the fishng spots when they are spotted. No violence, the shame of others knowing is enough to chase them away and stop it.

In the end...... they have more rights to steal from me than I have to go after them.
Understood... Miserable bastards... This country is all ass backwards... The crooks have more rights than the business they steal from... terrific.... bob

[JerseyCoast]

Why not Old School it and "BEAT THE SHIT OUTTA THEM!! Politically correct BS will put you out of business!:mad:

Same thing happened to Reno (the clam man) in Belford....Always left a box open where guys would take what they needed and put the money in a drop box, not only did they steal the clams, but the drop box also!!! Ruined it for everyone......Reno probably would have given Free clams to guys who couldn't afford it if they asked, but now, everyone is screwed......I have no use for a thief.


Reno was my clam guy for years..... one of the nicest guys you will ever meet!! One night I had to go pick up 20 bags after he delivered and found a few characters that had no intentions of paying until I said something. They thought i worked for him because we were loading the truck up.

I miss Reno!!! No doubt he would have given them away if a fisherman had no money! Great guy!! :)

[M Rod]

This country is going down hill fast!!! Its sad when a thief can rob ur home and trip and fall on his way out and sue ur ass for his injuries sustained on your property we need to turn the clock back real soon!!!!

[Steve-O]

the law says you need to declare the value of what was stolen. if it is 10 grand or above it is grand thief. If the clams and bunker were/intended " used for stripers" and stripers can not be sold commercially, that would make them priceless. therically if each bunker or clam catches one striper, then that would be grand thief. the difference between grand and petty thief if that grand thief will force police to do a more, not just file some paperwork. Loop holes work great.

I had 2 guys steal some sheet metal from me that was a component for some products i make. The sheet metal was worth 2000. but the finished product is worth 180000. that makes it grand thief. :cool:

[dfish28]

Those clam and bunker were for tournament use!!! Large cash prize!!