STOLEN: Sabco Brew Magic - Chicago.

[iX_Xi]

SABCO Brew Magic Stolen in Chicago.

Guys please keep an eye out for someone trying to sell a Sabco Brew Magic. Mine was stolen out of my garage overnight.

Please email me at [email protected] if you have any leads or come across someone trying to sell one.
There are some identifying marks and there is a serial number in the Controller unit I can match up.

Please share with your brewing friends - I'm sure it will pop up somewhere.

 

[adamyoung]

That is so flipping lame dude… I'm really sorry to hear that. I still am active with my homebrew club out in Oak Park and will let those guys know. I live in Northwest Indiana now and will also ask around here to keep an eye out for you.

 

[iX_Xi]

Thanks Adam,

 

[Transamguy77]

Oh man that is horrible! I hope you find it.

 

[beechnut]

That Sucks! I am so sorry!

 

[Gadjobrinus]

Oh my god, man, I can't even put into words. I'm so sorry and I'm applauding you for not going ballistic at this point. I hope the police can be of help, any and all avenues can put together getting it back to you. Chin up buddy - I have faith it will come back to you. You don't hide something like a SABCO so well.

 

[passedpawn]

Might stop in at the local scrap metal place and give them a headsup. Lots of idiots steal stuff just for the scrap value.

 

[Dcpcooks]

That blows. I’m in the north burbs if you need a brewhouse for a day pm me.

I’ll keep an eye out. The scrapper idea is an interesting one. I’d send a note to the local brew clubs. I’ll forward it to Nubs for you. Chaos should be notified as well.

My first thought is a bad neighbor with evil intentions.

 

[shoengine]

Wow, that's bold. Gonna be tough to move that silently. I'm sure they'll sell the controller and that will nail them.

 

[matt_m]

Lots of idiots steal stuff just for the scrap value.

I was thinking the same. Probably have no idea the value of what they have.

 

[Jtk78]

That blows. I’m in the north burbs if you need a brewhouse for a day pm me.

I’ll keep an eye out. The scrapper idea is an interesting one. I’d send a note to the local brew clubs. I’ll forward it to Nubs for you. Chaos should be notified as well.

My first thought is a bad neighbor with evil intentions.

I already let Wingnut Brew club know, and asked them to pass it on to the guys a Urban Knaves of Grain know as well. I agree Chaos should be made aware, hopefully @Pappers_ sees this.

 

[mongoose33]

I keep following this for two reasons: one is that I hope iX-Xi gets his equipment back, and two, I hope the lowlife that took it gets what he/she deserves.

 

[ITV]

I suggest notifying any local pawn shops as well. Hope it makes it back home safely.

 

[universalfrost]

Just gave my brother a heads up on this . He's in Elmhurst area and has several friends that brew and he'll pass on the message to keep an eye out.

Hope that you get it back.

 

[Pappers_]

I already let Wingnut Brew club know, and asked them to pass it on to the guys a Urban Knaves of Grain know as well. I agree Chaos should be made aware, hopefully @Pappers_ sees this.

iX Xi is a member of CHAOS, too. I made sure BOSS knew about. Keeping an eye on the classifieds here is a good idea, too.

 

[PeckerWood]

I can’t even imagine...That’s horrible! I hope it finds its way back to you or at least be able to make a claim from your Home Insurance.

 

[BalloonGuy]

Total BS. I hope you catch the guy and prosecute to fullest extent of the law.

 

[mgerton13]

Anything unique about your system or any modifications that could identify it with out a doubt vs other SABCO systems?

 

[Santo]

thats sucks bro... i hope you find it. what about your homeowners insurance?

 

[Andy_C]

I saw one on “home brewers” Facebook page. Just scrolled past, listed for 9k or something looked pretty new. I’m sure the admins deleted it because I couldn’t find it again. Try contacting an admin ask them Q’s.

 

[iX_Xi]

Hey guys, Thanks for all the positive comments and suggestions. There were 4 garages broken into that night. At another house they tried to steal a full chest freezer of meat. Other items taken - lawn/power tools. I went to 21 junk yards in the Chicago area today and gave them a flyer with pictures, contact info etc... The City of Chgo has a long standing rule that Scrap Yards cannot buy kegs - this helps curb keg theft at bars. None the less, they said they'd keep an eye out for the whole system or parts turning up on the back of a truck.

A neighbor who's garage was entered had a motion triggered camera that was able to record video and audio for 2 minutes before these crooks realized there was a camera and ran off. Those clips have been forwarded to the detectives that are tying all of the break-in's together.

Just so it's out there contact:
Det. Demetrios Kolliopoulos #20238
Chicago Police Department Area North Detective Bureau
312-744-8263
312-742-4410

or myself if anything relevant comes to mind.

Here is a clip from my neighbors Garage Video.

 

[Waunabeer]

Hey guys, Thanks for all the positive comments and suggestions. There were 4 garages broken into that night. At another house they tried to steal a full chest freezer of meat. Other items taken - lawn/power tools. I went to 21 junk yards in the Chicago area today and gave them a flyer with pictures, contact info etc... The City of Chgo has a long standing rule that Scrap Yards cannot buy kegs - this helps curb keg theft at bars. None the less, they said they'd keep an eye out for the whole system or parts turning up on the back of a truck.

A neighbor who's garage was entered had a motion triggered camera that was able to record video and audio for 2 minutes before these crooks realized there was a camera and ran off. Those clips have been forwarded to the detectives that are tying all of the break-in's together.

Just so it's out there contact:
Det. Demetrios Kolliopoulos #20238
Chicago Police Department Area North Detective Bureau
312-744-8263
312-742-4410

or myself if anything relevant comes to mind.

Here is a clip from my neighbors Garage Video.View attachment 573678

Make sure you post those pictures and the story to Facebook. You'll be surprised how quickly somebody recognizes them and turns them in. Has worked for my business a few times. Public shaming does wonders.

 

[wisconsinitebrewer]

Sucks man. I'll keep my eyes open since I am just north of you. Hopefully we can catch these scum bags.

 

[Gadjobrinus]

That is one huge piece of evidence, iX_Xi. Incredible photography of these moron POS's and I do hope to see a bust in your case shortly.

 

[JayDog]

That sucks, have you checked the online sale apps? LetGo, OfferUp, 5 Miles, Craigslist.

 

[shoengine]

"Dude, there is a camers right there!"
"Where?"
"Right there, damnit, don't look at it!"
"I still don't see it. oh wait, there it is."

Morons.

 

[Jtk78]

That sucks, have you checked the online sale apps? LetGo, OfferUp, 5 Miles, Craigslist.

I've checked all of those a few times for the OP. My guess is this stuff will be sold to a pawn shop, by word of mouth, or at a flea market. Still a good idea to keep looking on the public second hand market though

 

[MX1]

A picture is worth a 1000 words,,,get those posted ASAP, and all over!!!

Someone knows those ass clowns, offer a reward, small $100 bucks or so, be surprised how fast people will flip on friends.

Was a Military Cop for 20 years, seen them flip for less...

T

 

[iX_Xi]

Thanks guys, I have flyers out at Junk Yards. Working Pawn Shops next.

 

[burnsie8791]

iX_Xi is a super good guy. Perhaps the brew clubs in Northern IL can do some fundraising to help the guy out.

 

[TallDan]

Did you see this?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1393178270784118

I posted a link to this thread to the BABBLE mailing list and someone found that.

Doesn't seem like some one trying to unload stolen goods, but IA isn't that far and the timing is right...

 

[iX_Xi]

Thanks for the kind offer of Fund Raising. I have insurance so I should be covered there, it's just a lot of red tape and a long process. I've been brewing at the CHAOS Clubhouse most recently. It's actually been a quicker brew day for me. I was just prepping/cleaning this equipment for its 1st use of the year about a week before this happened. As for the Iowa post, thanks for looking out (that's what I need most, an extra few sets of eyes and ears out there). I don't think that's the system, she's trying to unload way more equipment than I had taken. However, at some point I need to find a replacement and I need to show the insurance company replacement comps.

 

[burnsie8791]

We could at least have a fund raiser to buy you a very large dog or fire breathing guard dragon.

 

[Caboose]

Dang man, I hate that for you and your neighbors. I hope something turns up. I hate thief's. 7 years ago I had my mowing equipment stolen along with the trailer while I was at work (it was hooked up to my truck outside, with a lock). Nothing ever came from it and it still kills me to this day.

Best of luck!

 

[MX1]

any update

 

[iX_Xi]

Nothing yet...

 

[universalfrost]

if they are brewing on this, lets hope that every batch they brew gets infected.... lol

keep your head up and hopefully they catch these idiots and recover your rig.

 

[iX_Xi]

Thanks! I appreciate all the extra eyes out there looking for things that pop up in their local classifieds or on other online sites that I have missed. I let Sabco know today that the unit was stolen. They will update their database.

 

[Andrew Hodgson]

Bump. Saw it moving down the page and this should be up top for attention.

 

[iX_Xi]

Thanks. If you're curious about a Sabco someone is offering you check in with Jim Sulier @ Sabco.
Jim Sulier (419) 531-KEGS (5347). [email protected]

Jim can run the serial # and let you know what version of software the controller has been update to.