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« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2011, 10:00:38 AM »

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all of the links! I expect they will be a huge help, if not for this, then for projects in the future.

Here is the update; We couldn't use the property tax information to zero in on the house. There are too many people in that zip code with this specific last name. So, we used the boundaries of the high school and the 5 surrounding networks to create a footprint. We then did our war driving. We've limited the house to 2 candidates and I'm going to try looking up the property taxes today.

We were pretty confidant about the house choice, but it was hard because there is so much interference from the 10+ networks on that block that it was hard to pin it to one specific house even with the network proximity app. I will keep you updated when judgement day comes.

Wish me luck!
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« Reply #16 on: June 24, 2011, 10:35:59 AM »

I won't wish you luck. but will warn you to be careful. Make sure you document the hell out of everything. Screen shots are good too. If the laptop has a camera, try to snap a shot or two of the guy.

Then give EVERYTHING to the police.

I know, you're taking the prevailing (vigilante style) justice that our society has been holding up as a way it should be done because the system is broken and it won't get one otherwise. However I'm worried that if you're not careful you'll be the one in trouble with the law, not the guy that stole your laptop.

Actually, even giving everything to the police could be a problem, I mean there is a reason why Private Investigators are licensed right?
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« Reply #17 on: June 24, 2011, 11:49:05 AM »

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all of the links! I expect they will be a huge help, if not for this, then for projects in the future.

Here is the update; We couldn't use the property tax information to zero in on the house. There are too many people in that zip code with this specific last name. So, we used the boundaries of the high school and the 5 surrounding networks to create a footprint. We then did our war driving. We've limited the house to 2 candidates and I'm going to try looking up the property taxes today.

We were pretty confidant about the house choice, but it was hard because there is so much interference from the 10+ networks on that block that it was hard to pin it to one specific house even with the network proximity app. I will keep you updated when judgement day comes.

Wish me luck!

Nice dude, I hope you get your stuff back.
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« Reply #18 on: June 24, 2011, 11:50:58 AM »

I won't wish you luck. but will warn you to be careful. Make sure you document the hell out of everything. Screen shots are good too. If the laptop has a camera, try to snap a shot or two of the guy.

Then give EVERYTHING to the police.

I know, you're taking the prevailing (vigilante style) justice that our society has been holding up as a way it should be done because the system is broken and it won't get one otherwise. However I'm worried that if you're not careful you'll be the one in trouble with the law, not the guy that stole your laptop.

Actually, even giving everything to the police could be a problem, I mean there is a reason why Private Investigators are licensed right?

Good point but you can't help feeling bad for this guy.  I hope hes able to get his stuff back without getting in trouble.
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« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2011, 12:45:25 PM »

Good point but you can't help feeling bad for this guy.  I hope hes able to get his stuff back without getting in trouble.

Not saying I don't feel bad for him. Not saying I probably wouldn't do the same (if not more) myself. I hope he gets things worked out, just wanted to inject some sanity there.
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« Reply #20 on: June 24, 2011, 06:07:42 PM »

I agree with you don't want to see the guy going to jail trying to get his own stuff back.
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