Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim Brick wrote: > I have to agree with Marc here. My friend of mine was photographing in > a > somewhat rundown area. He had a Nikon in hand, a Leica M3 over his > shoulder, a small day pack on his back containing lenses, film, and > other > photo gear, AND a small waist (fanny) pack around his middle. > > While photographing some children at play, a large person ran up to > him, > knocked him over (when he saw what was happening, he grabbed hold of > the > Leica so it wouldn't hit the ground), and ripped his fanny pack from > around > his middle, leaving the cameras and backpack in tact. The thief surely > > thought it contained money, or other goodies, leaving the cameras and > the > much larger (and easier to get to) bag. > > The fanny pack contained Band-Aids, aspirin, sunscreen, and lip balm. > > The thief never returned. That would be funny! The thief returning admitting he took the wrong pack and if there was any chance of a swap... Bernard