Rick Heinze Stolen Trailer, Booth, and Artwork

Hi, my name is Bob, and I'm fundraising for my photographer friend, Rick Heinze. Rick's trailer, booth, and all art work was stolen 6/10/2022.  Here is the Facebook post in Rick's own words.

 

"Hello Friends,

My show trailer, fully loaded with over 100 pieces of finished artwork, my tent and equipment, was stolen last night. Lock broken, unhooked from the truck and taken. I walked out this morning at 7:30 expecting to drive to the fair and found it gone. Everything that I use that allows me to work an outdoor show is also gone, along with work valued at about $18,000. I had to cancel my participation in an art fair.

I filed reports with the garage security and KCPD but am not expecting much. Property theft is common and probably not a high priority. I don't know what to do except try to publicize what happened and ask that the information be shared among wider networks or publicly on the chance that someone will see something and get in touch. The thieves were undoubtedly only after the trailer and probably didn't know or care what was inside. A few photos and description follow of the trailer and contents that someone might try to sell. I'm hoping to keep an eye out and ask others to do the same where you can and share as widely as possible. Thank you for reading and any ideas you might have or assistance you can provide."

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What was stolen:

•  The trailer is a 5' x 8' extended V-nose with a ramp rear door, swing open side door and bar lock closures on each. It had a finished interior, chrome stone guard on the front and was purchased new about 7 years ago.
•  A 10' x 10' all-weather heavy canvas tent enclosure with metal pole frame, domed and vented roof, zip-down walls, canopies, etc. and lighting.
•  A set of 12 lightweight, modular panels that are used to build display walls inside the tent. Mine were black, measuring 7' x 38.5" along with associated hardware, etc.
•  The trailer, tent, panels and related equipment are valued over $10,000.
•  Finished artwork are mostly 16" x 20" matted and 26" x 34" framed images. Taken were approximately eighty and twenty of each, respectively.

Thank you again for your kind concern, active support and encouragement.

Rick

Richard C. Heinze
Photographer, Artist & Wanderer

 

Let's help Rick get back to the art fairs!