Galen130 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) Hey, gang!! I don't know if this post is coming too late or not, or if it's a moot point now, but I'm passing on information from somewhere else on the web involving a couple thieves breaking into a Bedrock City Comics location in Houston, TX. This occurred on December 8th. I wanted to put this out there in case any assistance can be provided. I don't live in Texas, but I know some of you do and may already know about this. Below is their list of stolen items, which I'm quoting from another reliable source. "Bedrock City Comics in Houston reported on their Facebook page earlier that they were robbed early this morning at their Galleria location.Copied from their post:There was a burglary at our Galleria area location last night around 5:30 AM. Two men broke in and stole 65 or so high-dollar back issues. Thankfully, the store was closed and no employees were present at the time.CGC Books:Incredible Hulk #181 (4.5) 2109778001Thanos Quest (9.6) 0247941008Deadpool vs X-Force (9.8 ) 0345400006Wolverine #66 Variant (9.6) 3707576006Spider-Man Unlimited #1 (9.8. ) 2080821012BRC Sandman Locke & Key (9.2+) x3 copiesRom #1 Signed (9.8 )Grimm Fairy Tales BRC (9.8 )Goon 20th #1 Singed (9.8 )Walking Dead #1 Last Wine Var (9.8 )Web of spider-Man #18 (9.6)Champions #1 (9.8 )Superman's girlfriend #70 (6.5) 3707577002Creature Commandos (9.8 )Tip Top (Peanuts Cover) #186 (4.5) 3941078006Wonder Woman (4.5)Flash (8.5)Ungraded Comics:Brave and the Bold Suicide SquadStrange Adventures (First Animal Man)Star Spangled War Stories (First Unknown Solider)Shadow #1Forever People #1Weird War StoriesWarGreen LanternFirestorm #1Superman 80-pg GiantShazam #1 x2Suicide Squad #23My Love StorySuperman #75Action ComicsDetective ComicsSpectre #1Rom #1X-Men #4 (Omega Red)Machine Man #1Machine Man #7Journey into Mystery #84Tomb of DraculaSolar Man of the AtomStar Slayer #2Hulk #271Avenger #257(5) Sandman Vertigo IssuesUndiscovered Country #1 NYCC FoilUndiscovered Country #1 NYCC B&WEternals Issues (2)X-Men #9Thor #145Marvel Two in One #1Black Widow (2021) VariantFables #1Captain AmericaMagnus Robot FighterHarbingerUncanny X-force Sketch CoverBoys #5Avengers Silver Age IssuesBoy Meets GirlMisc Stuff:Son of Frankenstein Lobby cardsWhen Worlds Collide Lobby CardDisney Sheet MusicSigned Astro PicturesMcFarlane Loose ToysMarvel Legends Loose Toys" Edited December 10, 2021 by Galen130 Cat, GreatCaesarsGhost, Mystafo and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 This is lame. I'm sorry to hear about this. Hopefully, people can keep a look out and nail these chumps. Thanks for posting, Galen! Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 12:32 PM, Randall Dowling said: This is lame. I'm sorry to hear about this. Hopefully, people can keep a look out and nail these chumps. Thanks for posting, Galen! My pleasure. I'm usually not in a position to help directly, but passing on vital info can prove fruitful. I have my doubts this will be resolved, but the more eyes looking out, the better. Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEnBLUE Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Not many people know this, but postal inspectors and certain LE investigators who work these kind of crimes can enter the cgc number into a database which constantly scans the web for those numbers and even photos if they have photos of the comics. Thieves are the worst. FoggyNelson, ADAMANTIUM, David-Lance Roten and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 8:12 PM, CHASEnBLUE said: Not many people know this, but postal inspectors and certain LE investigators who work these kind of crimes can enter the cgc number into a database which constantly scans the web for those numbers and even photos if they have photos of the comics. Thieves are the worst. That's interesting! Do they ever come up with the dirt? Without a tip? I believe you, yet sounds like a really hard thing. Still got to stay hopeful! Especially since sometimes that's the best we got.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEnBLUE Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 6:18 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: That's interesting! Do they ever come up with the dirt? Without a tip? I believe you, yet sounds like a really hard thing. Still got to stay hopeful! Especially since sometimes that's the best we got.... Yes it works. Once people started hearing about people getting caught, the smarter ones won't sell the items on websites. Any items that have serial numbers can be scanned. But, that info has to be actually entered online. But most still aren't smart...🙂 ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Giving issue numbers of many of the books may help. Larryw7, Galen130, lizards2 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASEnBLUE Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) Unfortunately, it is unreal how quickly and far stolen property can move. I can think of several times when weapons were stolen and then recovered literally halfway across the US the next day. Edited December 11, 2021 by CHASEnBLUE ADAMANTIUM and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitzer Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Serial #s only help if the book remains slabbed. troydivision1 and Galen130 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanjerD Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) Tip Top Comics 186 is a tough book to find in any grade (I know I've been looking). Even if cracked out of the case, this one might be easier to identify. There are only 12 universal copies on the census. And only one 4.5! Edited December 11, 2021 by BanjerD jimjum12, Cat and snitzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 That's a damn shame, and I hope they catch these guys ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I am so sorry. Just as a heads up: This sort of "smash and grab" is likely going to ramp up. People are doing it in broad daylight. FoggyNelson, David-Lance Roten and Larryw7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 8:01 AM, Randall Ries said: I am so sorry. Just as a heads up: This sort of "smash and grab" is likely going to ramp up. People are doing it in broad daylight. It’s become worse every day 1950's war comics, Randall Ries and David-Lance Roten 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FoggyNelson Posted December 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2021 I miss Mr Bedrocks posts an hope we are lucky enough that he returns to the boards again some day Mystafo, 1950's war comics, sfcityduck and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I dont understand the criminal logic behind wearing hi vis. It doesn't give you any credibility, actually makes you look even more suspicious. To me anyway, I've spent a career around it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maskedvigilante Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I Hope they catch the culprits and actually recover the books. Please keep this thread active until they catch the burglars. Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazoo Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 9:00 AM, FoggyNelson said: I miss Mr Bedrocks posts an hope we are lucky enough that he returns to the boards again some day I've always enjoyed his posts -- is there a reason he is absent from the boards now, sorry if I missed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 11:02 AM, kazoo said: I've always enjoyed his posts -- is there a reason he is absent from the boards now, sorry if I missed it? Hope these books are recovered and the thieves get their day in court. I believe a Bedrock sales thread was locked and he was upset and publicly attacked moderation. Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Please don’t let this thread get derailed over Bedrock. I don’t know him personally, nor do I know what occurred on the boards. This thread is for getting the word out about the theft, NOT to create friction. Thank you!! D84, KCOComics, David-Lance Roten and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
