Friday, August 2, 2013

Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group another theft

ANE HANGAR BURGLARY 7/31/2013

There has been a hangar burglary at the Anoka County-Blaine Airport. The hangar is located on the east side of the airport and is a typical 40 x 60 building in very good condition. There is nothing to distinguish it as a likely target for burglars. It could have been any hangar on the airport. The service door was the point of access by lock picking tools. Obviously, the lock and deadbolt, both thoroughly reinforced, were no barrier. This could happen to any of us tonight!!!

The hangar contained an airplane and a large SUV, as well as assorted power and hand tools. The SUV was parked behind the plane. The burglars gathered up all the power tools and other valuables and loaded them in the SUV. The airplane was not moved from its chocks. The burglars had to tip the airplane by lifting up one wing in order to drive the SUV out of the hangar. This would have required at least three people. The SUV and contents are gone, making this a felony.

This apparently happened last Saturday night based on wet sand and grass left on the hangar floor. It was discovered by the owner Monday morning. The Blaine police were called and investigated, including trying to find fingerprints—the crooks apparently wore gloves.

Unfortunately, the Blaine police did not immediately notify airport manager Joe Harris. He only learned about it today as a result of a phone call from a tenant. He came to the airport and talked with the owner. Mr. Harris was very concerned as this was a randomly selected target that was attacked in a very organized and experienced manner.

Obviously, each and everyone of our hangars is completely vulnerable. MAC has fences and gates, but "drive close" and they open to anyone 24 hours a day.

In my opinion, MAC should lock two of the three gates at night. The main gate should only open via the keypad at night. And real video surveillance of the main gate at night should be quickly installed.

Also, each of us should take additional precautions. A variety of security systems are now available on the market. The minimum should be motion activated lights outside and a very loud siren that goes off when the interior is breached.

Vivian Starr



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