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[AnthonyFlores]

Wow, I'm in shock. What's especially sad is that Mark you are the nicest, most generous guy ever. I still don't understand why sometimes bad things happen to the best people ......

Here is a detailed list of what was stolen that is RED/camera related:

EPIC camera body #00006
EPIC side-handle
EPIC Redmote
5" TOUCHSCREEN LCD for EPIC

Angenieux Optimo 15-40mm (will post serial as soon as I confirm it from state-side)

50mm RED Pro Prime - this lens is from the first set shipped - the lens is marked as T1.9 - with engraved text that reads "tested at T1.8"

prototype of Schneider clip on circular ND filter holder ring w/ND

2 x 128 G SSD (filled with EPIC footage)
REDSTATION REDMAG 1.8"
500G GDrive mini - filled with a back up of EPIC footage)
RED Quick Plate
2 x RED Brick batteries
LCD lemo cable
lemo adapter power cable
black Oakley bag

I feel violated. Angry. Shocked. There is a part of me that feels like I let RED and the community down. All of your comments are very appreciated - not exactly how I was expecting to end 2010. I was looking very forward to posting some amazing images - and yes - both copies of all the footage I've shot here is gone.

What is important is that my family is safe and unharmed. I hope the people responsible for this theft are found quickly.

Never a dull moment.

Happy New Year everyone - and sincerely - I really do appreciate everyones kinds words and support.

[Fabián Aguirre]

and I know english isn't your first language but thats its funny.

Ha, apparently we're not the only ones whose first language isn't English. "Thats its" kind of funny, indeed.

What devastating news, Mark. As previously echoed, I'm glad to hear everyone is safe.

All the best,

Fabián

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www.saurosdigital.com

[Colin Hubick]

Hey Mark, so glad that everybody in your family is ok, that really is the most important thing. I put the word out to some of our French partners, and if anything comes up, I'll pass along the info.

All the best
Colin

[Dan Blanchett]

Wow that is horrible news. I am just glad nobody was hurt (physically). So sorry mate.

[joshua csehak]

Thank God everyone's safe and unharmed.

I really have a hard time going for the corporate espionage angle, especially if there have been other robberies in that area. And the camera is absolutely useless to a filmmaker -- anyone he hired for cast or crew that noticed the serial number would call Red about it. So I think there's a really good chance it was a random theft, and it'll turn up soon.

[Yaque Silva-Doyle]

Mark I am very sorry to hear about this. It is really a rough way to start the new year.

Stealing someone's livelihood is the most cowardly of acts. As we all wait for our Epics so many of us have been living vicariously through you and your excitement as you so generously shared with us all your experiences discovering this amazing new cinema camera. So I feel for you and can empathize with the sense of violation that you and yours must feel.

Yaque

[Peter Mosiman]

Mark: Even though I don't know you personally I pray for your peace, and that you have wisdom for you and your family to deal with the situation.

I understand your violation. When we were in Chicago my wife (my producer also) and I had our living quarters on the upper floor of our studio building. We were asleep at 2 am when pros came in through 2 inch steel doors with Medeco locks. My wife woke up and asked who the masked man was at the foot of our bed. I sleep through everything but my wife's question woke me. It's amazing what you do on adrenaline. I jumped out of bed stark naked yelling "In the name of Jesus get out of here!" and grabbed a fireplace poker and chased him down the hall and stairs. Then I realized what had happened. Fortunately we only lost some petty cash. They missed the camera cases. But I will never forget the sense of violation.

May your new year be much better. Again to peace to you and your family.

This story, among others, will hopefully help with the "shaking it off process".

We met once in Chicago at a REDuser post NAB event. You were very generous with your time and extremely personable. For this and many other reasons, I am so glad that you and your family are safe.

[Rich Schaefer]

Mark, I am so sorry and stunned to hear this!

Most important all of your family is Ok.

All the Best,
Rich

[Graeme Nattress]

Just woke up to the shocking news. As Jarred said, so glad to hear you and your family are OK and as painful as it is. It could have gotten ugly if someone woke up during the breakin. Who knows if they were carrying weapons..etc.

Engadget picked the story up so hopefully the word will spread far so we can catch those bastards: http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/t...home-break-in/

"That's a scary caper worthy of a Hollywood script for sure," really should read:

"That's a scary caper worthy of an Off-Hollywood script for sure,"

We're all thinking of you Mark.

Graeme

[Michael Fawke]

oh man, can this be just coincidence.. the only epic out there... What a horrible feeling and even more pronounced over the holidays, feel for you & your family, luckily nobody was hurt... major major downer

hope you get some news soon