PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 BIG RANT: While my brother was doing the marathon this morning a low-life, sorry, piece of crap stole his wheel chair off the carrier on the back of his car in public, in broad daylight. Yes, Disney is not the magical place where you and your belongings are safe anymore. He was parked in a handicapped parking spot at Old Key West, a Disney resort hotel. The people who took it obviously did not know or care if they left a disabled, veteran without mobility. Thank God Ed is not completely dependent on the chair to move around. It does limit him to just the house and a short walk in a store. He did not get to go celebrate completing 5k, 10k, half marathon and a marathon on his hand cycle in 4 days at down town Disney because he is unable to do that much walking, especially when he had just finished the marathon. I am so upset for him. Thank God I am not able to get my hands on whoever did this or someone would be getting me out of jail. If stuff is not safe at a regular resort, then you know you better secure your property at the Fort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 BIG RANT: While my brother was doing the marathon this morning a low-life, sorry, piece of crap stole his wheel chair off the carrier on the back of his car in public, in broad daylight. Yes, Disney is not the magical place where you and your belongings are safe anymore. He was parked in a handicapped parking spot at Old Key West, a Disney resort hotel. The people who took it obviously did not know or care if they left a disabled, veteran without mobility. Thank God Ed Russell is not completely dependent on the chair to move around. It does limit him to just the house and a short walk in a store. He did not get to go celebrate completing 5k, 10k, half marathon and a marathon on his hand cycle in 4 days at down town Disney because he is unable to do that much walking, especially when he had just finished the marathon. I am so upset for him. Thank God I am not able to get my hands on whoever did this or someone would be getting me out of jail. If stuff is not safe at a regular resort, then you know you better secure your property at the Fort! Thats even a DVC only resort. I am still fuming for Ed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 If it gets much worse, they are going to have to stop folks from coming in without reservations to eat or to stay at the resort or keep a list of who comes in. Obviously, thieves were cruising the parking lot to see what they could steal. I'm sure they were coming to eat or something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 To me if you are not a resort guest then you shouldn't be at a Disney resort. If you are a resort guest then you should be allowed to go to any of them freely.I also think all buses should have magic band scanners. If you're not staying on property no ride to any resort. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 To me if you are not a resort guest then you shouldn't be at a Disney resort. If you are a resort guest then you should be allowed to go to any of them freely.I also think all buses should have magic band scanners. If you're not staying on property no ride to any resort.I hope by resort guest you are also talking about ADR's at resorts. We live local now and frequently go eat. I agree though, it's sad that it is coming to this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 That's horrible. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJHokie 43 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I thought it was bad our friend's sway bar got stolen at the Fort, but that is truly awful. I'm sorry. There are a lot of scumbags out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 To me if you are not a resort guest then you shouldn't be at a Disney resort. If you are a resort guest then you should be allowed to go to any of them freely.I also think all buses should have magic band scanners. If you're not staying on property no ride to any resort.I agree. Putting scanners on buses would make too much sense...lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I agree. Putting scanners on buses would make too much sense...lolWay back when, in the Dark Ages of the Magic Kingdom ( no other parks) and the Fort, you used to get a transportation ticket when you bought your gate admission, or if you stayed at a hotel/Fort. You had to show it (it had a date on it) eveytime you got on a bus, boat, monorail. Trams were exempt since you were already inside the Fort, plus they had numerous ways to get on. But to get into the Fort from the Outpost via bus required that pass., Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I am so sorry to hear this, Rita. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Can't begin to say, just how angry this make me.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 This is so terrible. Let us know how he makes out when he calls the VA. I've been sharing it everywhere I can. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Takes a real low life to steal a wheelchair. If you need help with replacement let us know and we can chip in a few $$. BigTom PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Beckers shared it on Instagram and I reposted it there and on some Disney groups on FB. Some people commented they thought Disney had video surveillance of the parking lots. Has Ed checked about that? Nevermind. I just read on FB that the car was parked in a blindspot. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Did you call Disney and tell them what happened? This crosses the line. All theft is wrong but when you prey on the helpless, disabled, etc you have some serious issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 This is the picture I have been sharing. Share on social media if you can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 This really stinks, and I don't know all the particulars about the incident. But people have to realize that coming to Disney doesn't mean that the nastiness of the outside world stops at those overhead welcome arches. Scum is scum no matter where they are. Thieves take "vacations" and the smart ones look for big events with a lot of first timers coming to the area, or something like the marathons where the runners are so busy and tired that they don't take every precaution. Personally, I treat a trip to Disney the same way I do going to any major metropolitan area, and maybe even more so. Everything of major value gets locked in vehicles every time we leave the our campsite, and cooking gear if it's not being used gets stowed away. I'm not belittling the gentleman that had his chair stolen, just reminding everyone that there is a lot of crime that occurs at WDW. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 This really stinks, and I don't know all the particulars about the incident. But people have to realize that coming to Disney doesn't mean that the nastiness of the outside world stops at those overhead welcome arches. Scum is scum no matter where they are. Thieves take "vacations" and the smart ones look for big events with a lot of first timers coming to the area, or something like the marathons where the runners are so busy and tired that they don't take every precaution. Personally, I treat a trip to Disney the same way I do going to any major metropolitan area, and maybe even more so. Everything of major value gets locked in vehicles every time we leave the our campsite, and cooking gear if it's not being used gets stowed away. I'm not belittling the gentleman that had his chair stolen, just reminding everyone that there is a lot of crime that occurs at WDW. This may be true but you know they stole a wheelchair . This wasn't leaving an iphone on the seat inside with the door unlocked. A wheelchair is something only a very small number of people will use but is essential to the person who owns it. It's truly the worst scum who would do something like that. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 This may be true but you know they stole a wheelchair . This wasn't leaving an iphone on the seat inside with the door unlocked. A wheelchair is something only a very small number of people will use but is essential to the person who owns it. It's truly the worst scum who would do something like that. A professional thief knows the value of anything worth stealing, and if it's worth the risk it's gone. A junkie looking for quick cash could care less what he/she steals or who they hurt, as long as they get a couple of $$. Kids looking for cheap thrills will just take it for fun and to ride around/play in. Does anyone know if this got out to the local media in the Orlando/Kissimmee area? I'm hoping this ends up in a pawn shop and the owner saw it on TV and has the decency to contact the sheriff/police. Worst case is that it was chopped up for its scrap metal value for a quick fix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thank you all for your comments and thoughts. Good news is the VA will replace. Bad news it will take time. Good News a friend has a wheelchair he can use. Here is the post Ed made today. This has been truly emotionally devastating. For those of you who know him, you know he should be angry and ranting away. He's not. He's sad and it is just ripping my heart up. Ed 30 mins · 4 days, 4 races - did Dopey again. 5K in a pushrim chair and the 10K, Half marathon and full marathon in my handcycle. Over a year with an injury; basically, no training; you would think I would be excited and going to all the post race parties ... but I'm not. Instead, I have been depressed beyond measure. When I returned to my car at OKW (Old Key West Resort), I found that someone had stolen a wheelchair from a disabled veteran ... MINE! I no longer have my primary method of getting around for any distance. Yesterday, I was totally in a fog, and didn't really do what needed to be done ... and Disney dropped the ball by letting me go off in that fog. Today, I went back to get the paperwork, and found out none had been done. NOW, there is a statement and a Case Number from Orange County SO - Office Betances was so helpful in getting things done. Initially Disney Security wasn't so helpful ... until a manager from OKW stepped up and got things rolling. Disney sent their own investigator over to prepare a report, also. Now I can go to the VA, and get things moving in order to get a replacement ... which could takes a couple of months. Meanwhile, Charles stepped up and offered me the use of one of his wheelchairs. Thank You! I am feeling a little bit better now because of the outpouring of support from friends and total strangers. For a while, I had a poor opinion of the human race in general. Thanks everyone that has posted or commented about this - you can't understand how much this has actually meant to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 You should post a picture of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 This has been spread around facebook like wild fire thanks to Jason Adams and to many other forums thanks to Beckers and Marty! The wheels are different looking because it is a power assisted chair. He wheels himself, but power kicks in when necessary like when going uphill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Beckers had a picture shared but its not linking right anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 That's a really nice chair and custom wheel chairs are nowhere near cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I hope the thief/thieves nether-regions become infested with 10,000 sand fleas..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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