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ROBBED! How We Were Targeted by Thieves
November 30, 2025 · 22 min · 491K views · Amsterdam
What this video covers
Nikki and Jason Wynn lost approximately $10,000 in camera equipment, including a Sony FX3 and lenses, after thieves smashed a rear window of their rental car in an Amsterdam parking garage.2:51 The couple parked in a facility attached to the Heineken Experience Center, believing the 24-hour monitored, gated garage was secure.3:28 Despite the vehicle being locked and the equipment hidden in the trunk, the thieves targeted the car, likely using an RF detector to identify the electronic signature of the camera’s wireless microphone transmitter.11:33 Local police informed the couple that such smash-and-grab thefts are frequent in Amsterdam and that privacy laws prevent victims from viewing security footage unless a formal police report is filed.12:30 The garage management provided no assistance, and the couple noted that the facility’s pedestrian access gates were easily bypassed by unauthorized individuals.6:18 The incident resulted in the loss of all footage recorded during the Baja 1000 and the METS trade show.Watch
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