delfinis38 1 Posted April 9, 2015 I admire the guys that robbed the Hatton garden vaults... Must of been a military event getting down the lift shaft, well planned and executed. Know one was hurt and the gems they reckon out off the country.... This is an old school crime unlike the modern computer scams... Bit like the great train robbery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted April 9, 2015 I kinda do , i assume most if not all of the stuff stolen was insured anyway so the people will get back there stuff I do feel sorry for the people thats belongings was sentimental and passed down through familys If its anywere as well documented as the train robbery then i would have thought there will be some kind of reinactment of it on tv at some point Clever buggers i rekon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted April 9, 2015 Yes gotta admire it to an extent and I do love it when insurance companies have to pay out! Bit like Casinos losing! - gives me a warm glow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted April 9, 2015 Very much like the Jason Statham film -bank job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted April 9, 2015 There's rumours that the fire in Holborn, nearby, might have been part of the robbery too.. I guess to knock out power/security? Sounds like a mission from GTA :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted April 9, 2015 Yes it is wrong to admire those who steal, as it is too believe what media spouts. it's all a bit ridiculously far fetched in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted April 9, 2015 Yes it is wrong to admire those who steal, as it is too believe what media spouts. it's all a bit ridiculously far fetched in my opinion. Agree with this. Would it be ok if they'd turned over a garage that was working on your Corrado? Doesn't matter does it, it's insured? Or if they broke into your house and robbed it? Doesn't matter, no one was hurt and it's all insured? I hate the way these people get turned into heroes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted April 9, 2015 Yes it is wrong to admire those who steal, as it is too believe what media spouts. it's all a bit ridiculously far fetched in my opinion. I do agree with you.... But it's in a different league to knicking something from a shop or stealing a motor car, or even trafficking drugs. I guess it's like the great train robbery, people had a fascination with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 9, 2015 Agree with this. Would it be ok if they'd turned over a garage that was working on your Corrado? Doesn't matter does it, it's insured? Or if they broke into your house and robbed it? Doesn't matter, no one was hurt and it's all insured? I hate the way these people get turned into heroes Have to agree with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 9, 2015 It's hard to understand how you would feel unless it happens to you I guess. I certainly would never put these thieves on a pedestal, but as mentioned, the media tend to raise them up a bit and people get drawn in by it. I've been lucky in that the only thing I've ever had stolen was a hedge trimmer and power drill from the garden shed. If it was something I truly cared about which may have been the case - not to mention valuable in a safety deposit box, that you'd also entrusted to a company, and pay for the privilege too, I can't imagine how upset and frustrated I'd be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted April 9, 2015 I do agree with you.... But it's in a different league to knicking something from a shop or stealing a motor car, or even trafficking drugs. I guess it's like the great train robbery, people had a fascination with it. And its why we all (or most) love to watch films about this sort of thing or war - doesn't mean there is an acceptance of it generally or that we are glorifying the act - probably Not.... or maybe all the films and books should be banned??! Hope no one brakes the speed limit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted April 9, 2015 Although its probably not great to admire the guys that did it - its pretty hard not to admire the act and the audacity and the planning. Its not quite the same as admiring the act of robbing someone's house. I did read somewhwere once that a lot of the items stored in these sorts of places are often ill gotten gains and things hidden from the tax man - and that legitimate things are more often kept at banks - but who knows?! I don't have the need for such places lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) I do agree with you.... But it's in a different league to knicking something from a shop or stealing a motor car, or even trafficking drugs. I guess it's like the great train robbery, people had a fascination with it. They were only facinated with that because media constantly hyped it up and gave it the name 'great' as if it was some magnificent achievment when in reality it was a malicious act of evil. Media obviously have quite a history with this sort of thing. It's brainwashing. Edited April 9, 2015 by Gti_Jamo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted April 9, 2015 Although its probably not great to admire the guys that did it - its pretty hard not to admire the act and the audacity and the planning. Its not quite the same as admiring the act of robbing someone's house. I'm with you on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted April 9, 2015 It's the same with the media turning the Kray twins into folk heroes. Yeah apart from the murders, beatings, extortion etc - great bunch of lads. Just don't get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwr vr6 10 Posted April 9, 2015 Agree with the lines of yes the planning etc also the logistics etc is to be admired . But can understand others that feel that a crime is still a crime , but it's the world we live in today . Makes a change from some pop star or tv celebrity being a kiddy fiddler . Or Mandy from Basildon who has 14 kids and wants a bigger house ( yes I read the sun ) (great comic ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted April 9, 2015 The television, ever since its conception, has been used to manipulate the masses from an early age into subliminally accepting certain elements of corruptive behavior. Most don't relise it but today television is more or less the primary tool in modern warfare hence why most people appear to be making excuses, or defending, blatant acts of immorality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted April 9, 2015 I don't know.... I think its maybe we all have our own view of morality I for one have a ranking system of immoral or wrong things - the top of the list starts with kiddie fiddlers, rapists, bankers, house burglers and goes down from there - I suppose this falls fairly low down the very long list = Lol! - Although I suppose I may well have been brain washed and if so then I will use the excuse that its not my fault! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) I can't remember what the last big one was, but they interviewed John Mcvicar , like he says a job like that takes a lot of blokes to pull off , sooner or later someone blabs and the whole lot go down . Crime doesn't pay . My uncle was a serious big time thief , I must have seen him about five times in my life time , the rest of the time he spent in Wandsworth before he passed away. Yes they have more front than Southend , but is it worth it ? . Edited April 9, 2015 by robrado974 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 9, 2015 McVicar - good film! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 11 Posted April 9, 2015 Firstly, no force was used against a person; it was a burglary not a robbery. My personal view is what was done was legally, ethically and morally wrong. Under no circumstance do you need to plan such a high scale/value burglary unless through greed. I have more admiration for someone with no money stealing food for their children. It's still not legally acceptable, but it's understandable. A few questions for myself.. Is it a fascinating burglary? Absolutely! If you are going to steal goods to that value is this the best way to do it? Yes! No one was physically hurt! Are the criminals clever to have pulled it off? Yes! Do I consider them morally worse than those that legally oppress the poor? Nope! Do I condone what they have done? No way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwr vr6 10 Posted April 9, 2015 Vicar of dibbley is ok too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
